Academic and Non-Academic Vacancies at The College of Agriculture, Lafia

College of Agriculture, Lafia was established in 1977 under the then ministry of Agriculture, Jos, Plateau State as a Training School. In view of the change of Status of the College of Agriculture to College of Agriculture, Science and Technology, the need for additional Departments and Programmes becomes imperative.

Consequently, the Governing Council of the College of Agriculture, Science and Technology Lafia, Nasarawa State hereby invites interested and suitably qualified candidates to apply for the positions below:

Job Title: Lecturer I (CONPCASS 05)

Location: Lafia, Nasarawa
Slots: 9 Openings

Details
We need Lecturers who can teach in the following Departments:

• Department of Pest Management Technology.
• Department of Post Harvest Technology.
• Department of Mechanical Engineering Technology.
• Department of Civil Engineering Technology.
• Department of Electrical and Electronics Technology.
• Department of Computer Engineering Technology.
• Department of Welding and Fabrication Technology.
• Department of Science Laboratory Technology.
• Deparment of Cooperative Economics and Manager.

Qualifications and Requirements

• A good honours Degree not below second class lower division in relevant fields of specialization, who has been a Lecturer II with three (3) years teaching experience (College of Technology teaching experience or an institution of comparable or higher standing).
• Candidates must have sufficient number of admissible scholarly publications in reputable journals and demonstrable ability to initiate and develop research.
• Be a registered member of relevant professional body and be computer literate.

Terms of Appointment and Conditions of Service

• This is as contained in the Conditions of Service of the College of Agriculture, Science and Technology, Lafia.

Job Title: Engineer II (CONTEDISS 07)

Location: Lafia, Nasarawa

Qualifications and Requirements

• Candidates must possess a good Honours Degree (minimum of Second
  Class Lower Division) in relevant discipline plus NYSC Certificate.

Terms of Appointment and Conditions of Service

• This is as contained in the Conditions of Service of the College of Agriculture, Science and Technology, Lafia.

Job Title: Architect II (CONTEDISS 08)

Location: Lafia, Nasarawa

Qualifications and Requirements

• Candidates must possess a good Bachelor of Science Degree in Architecture (minimum of Second Class Lower Division), M.Sc in Architecture from a recognized University, plus NYSC Discharge certificate or Exemption Certificate or Letter of Exclusion. A pass in the Final I examination of the Royal Institute British Architecture (RIBA) or a pass in the final I examination of the Nigeria Institute of Architecture (NIA).
• Candidates must be registered with the Architectural Registration Council of Nigeria (ARCON).
• Candidates must be Computer literate.

Terms of Appointment and Conditions of Service

• This is as contained in the Conditions of Service of the College of Agriculture, Science and Technology, Lafia.

Job Title: Technologist (CONPCASS 07)

Location: Lafia, Nasarawa
Slots: 5 Openings

Details
We need Technologists in the following Departments:

• Departments of Technologist Computer Science
• Departments of Science Laboratory Technology
• Departments of Survey and Geo-informatics
• Departments of Welding and Fabrication Technology
• Departments of General Laboratory Technology

Qualifications and Requirements

• Candidates should possess a Higher National Diploma in the relevant field with at least credit level or equivalent qualification from recognized institution.
• NYSC Discharge Certificate or Exemption Certificate or Letter of Exclusion and TTC if applicable and must be Computer literate.

Terms of Appointment and Conditions of Service

• This is as contained in the Conditions of Service of the College of Agriculture, Science and Technology, Lafia.

Job Title: Quantity Surveyor II (CONTEDISS 07)

Location: Lafia, Nasarawa

Qualifications and Requirements

• Candidate must possess a good Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Survey from a recognized University or a pass in the examination of the Royal Institute Chartered Surveyors or a pass in the final examination of the Nigeria Institute of Surveyors.
• Candidates must be Computer literate and a registered member of the relevant professional body.

Terms of Appointment and Conditions of Service

• This is as contained in the Conditions of Service of the College of Agriculture, Science and Technology, Lafia.

Job Title: Coach Grade II (CONTEDISS 07)

Location: Lafia, Nasarawa

Qualifications and Requirements

• Candidates should possess any of the following fitness qualifications:
• A good Bachelor's Degree (minimum of Second Class Lower Division) in Physical and Health Education or Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) in Physical and Health Education plus three (3) years cognate experience or National Institute for Sports Grade II Coaching Certificate with at least three years coaching experience.
• Candidate must be Computer literate.

Terms of Appointment and Conditions of Service

• This is as contained in the Conditions of Service of the College of Agriculture, Science and Technology, Lafia.

Job Title: Senior Assistant Registrar (CONTEDISS 11)

Location: Lafia, Nasarawa

Qualifications and Requirements

• Candidates for the position of Senior Assistant Registrar must have a good Honours Degree (minimum of Second Class Lower Division) in the Arts, Social Science or Humanities plus at least nine (9) years post qualification cognate experience or Masters' Degree in the relevant discipline plus at least six (6) years post qualification cognate experience, or a relevant Doctorate Degree with at least three (3) years post qualification cognate experience.
• Have NYSC Discharge Certificate or Evidence of Exemption.
• Candidate must be Computer literate and a registered member of a relevant professional body.

Terms of Appointment and Conditions of Service

• This is as contained in the Conditions of Service of the College of Agriculture, Science and Technology, Lafia.

Job Title: Higher Instructor (CONPCASS 01)

Location: Lafia, Nasarawa
Slots: 16 Openings

Details
We need candidates who can teach in the following Departments:

• Department of Agricultural Technology
• Department of Crop Production Horticulture
• Department of Fisheries
• Department of Forestry
• Department of Horticulture and Landscape Technology
• Department of Mechanical Engineering Technology
• Department of Civil Engineering Technology
• Department of Electrical and Electronics Technology
• Department of Computer Engineering Technology
• Department of Welding and Fabrication Technology
• Department of Survey and Geo-informatics
• Department of Computer Science and Statistics
• Department of Cooperative Economics and Management
• Department of Nutrition and Dietetics
• Department of Fashion Design and Clothing Technology
• Department of Laundry and Dry Cleaning Technology.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Candidates should possess a Higher National Diploma minimum of credit level or equivalent qualification from recognized institution plus NYSC Discharge Certificate or Exemption Certificate or Letter of Exclusion.
• Candidates must be Computer literate.

Terms of Appointment and Conditions of Service

• This is as contained in the Conditions of Service of the College of Agriculture, Science and Technology, Lafia.

Job Title: College Librarian

Location: Lafia, Nasarawa

Duties

• The College Librarian is the academic head of the College Library and is responsible to the Provost for the day to day administration of the College Library and Co-ordination of the College Library and information Services and the Teaching Units of the College.

Academic Professional Qualifications
Candidates for the position of the College Librarian must possess the following:

• A good First Degree in Library Science plus Masters Degree (MLS) with at least Fifteen (15) years cognate work experience in Library, five (5) of which must be unbroken service in a College of Technology or an institution of comparable or higher standing or PhD with at least Twelve (12) years of cognate working experience in Library and Information Science from a recognized Institution;
• Have NYSC Discharge Certificate or Evidence of Exemption;
• A strong evidence of contribution to Library and Information field through research and publication in reputable journals;
• Dissemination of knowledge through academic and professional activities;
• Have contributed to knowledge through research and publication in reputable journals, as well as possess proven records of sound administrative leadership;
• Evidence of Community Service;
• Be computer literate and proficient in relevant computer applications and ICT;
• Be registered member of the Library Registration Council of Nigeria (LRCN);
• Be of proven integrity, intellectually, professionally sound and physically fit; and
• Have good human relation.

Terms of Appointment and Conditions of Service

• Successful candidate shall hold office for a single term of five (5) years and no more effective from the date of appointment. The salary attached to this position is CONPCASS 9/9.
• In addition, the appointee shall enjoy any other benefits attached to the position of a Principal Officer of the College as stipulated in the College's Conditions of service.

Job Title: Senior Lecturer (CONPCASS 07)

Location: Lafia, Nasarawa
Slots: 15 Openings

Details
We need Lecturers who can teach in the following Departments:

• Department of Pest Management Technology
• Department of Fisheries
• Department of Forestry
• Department of Post Harvest Technology
• Department of Mechanical Engineering Technology
• Department of Civil Engineering Technology
• Department of Electrical and Electronics Technology
• Department of Computer Engineering Technology
• Department of Welding and Fabrication Technology
• Department of Survey and Geo-informatics
• Department of Computer Science and Statistics
• Department of Science Laboratory Technology
• Department of Nutrition and Dietetics
• Department of Fashion Design and Clothing Technology
• Department of Laundry and Dry Cleaning Technology.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Candidates must be a Master's Degree holder in relevant fields of specialization with minimum of three (3) years teaching experience (College of Technology teaching experience or institution of comparable or higher standing) as Lecturer I.
• Candidates must have sufficient number of admissible scholarly publications, reputable journals.
• Candidate must be a registered member of his/her professional body.
• Have a strong evidence of potential for continual research activity and academic leadership/Administrative Responsibility.
• Show evidence of Community Service and must be Computer literate.

Terms of Appointment and Conditions of Service

• This is as contained in the Conditions of Service of the College of Agriculture, Science and Technology, Lafia.

Job Title: Lecturer II (CONPCASS 03)

Location: Lafia, Nasarawa
Slots: 2 Openings

Details
We need Lecturers who can teach in the following Departments:

• Department of Horticulture and Landscape Technology.
• Department of Agriculture Management.

Qualifications and Requirements

• A good honours Degree not below Second Class Lower division in relevant fields of specialization, who has been a Lecturer III with three (3) years teaching experience (College of Technology teaching experience or an institution of comparable or higher standing).
• Candidates must have sufficient number of admissible scholarly publications in reputable journals and demonstrable ability to initiate and develop research.
• Be a registered member of relevant professional body and be computer literate

Terms of Appointment and Conditions of Service

• This is as contained in the Conditions of Service of the College of Agriculture, Science and Technology, Lafia.

Job Title: Assistant Lecturer (CONPCASS 01)

Location: Lafia, Nasarawa
Slots: 20 Openings

Details
We need Lecturers who can teach in the following Departments:

• Department of Agricultural Technology
• Department of Crop Production Horticulture
• Department of Pest Management Technology
• Department of Fisheries
• Department of Forestry
• Department of Horticulture and Landscape Technology
• Department of Post Harvest Technology
• Department of Mechanical Engineering Technology
• Department of Civil Engineering Technology
• Department of Electrical and Electronics Technology
• Department of Computer Engineering Technology
• Department of Welding and Fabrication Technology
• Department of Survey and Geo-informatics
• Department of Computer Science and Statistics
• Department of Science Laboratory Technology
• Department of Cooperative Economics and Management
• Department of Agribusiness Management
• Department of Nutrition and Dietetics
• Department of Fashion Design and Clothing Technology
• Department of Laundry and Dry Cleaning Technology.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Candidates for this position should possess a good Bachelor's Degree (minimum of Second Class Lower Division) in a relevant discipline plus NYSC Discharge Certificate or Exemption Certificate or Letter of Exclusion.
• Candidates must be Computer literate.

Terms of Appointment and Conditions of Service

• This is as contained in the Conditions of Service of the College of Agriculture, Science and Technology, Lafia.

Job Title: Lecturer III (CONPCASS 02)

Location: Lafia, Nasarawa
Slots: 10 Openings

Details
We need Lecturers who can teach in the following Departments:

• Department of Agricultural Technology
• Department of Pest Management Technology
• Department of Fisheries
• Department of Forestry
• Department of Horticulture and Landscape Technology
• Department of Survey and Geo-informatics
• Department of Computer Science and Statistics
• Department of Nutrition and Dietetics
• Department of Fashion Design and Clothing Technology
• Department of Laundry and Dry Cleaning Technology.

Qualifications and Requirements

• A good honours Degree not below Second Class Lower division in relevant fields of specialization, with three years teaching experience (College of Technology teaching experience or an institution of comparable or higher standing) as an Assistant Lecturer or a Master’s degree in the relevant field plus NYSC Discharge Certificate or Exemption Certificate or Letter of Exclusion.
• Candidates must have sufficient number of admissible scholarly publications in reputable journals and be Computer literate.

Terms of Appointment and Conditions of Service

• This is as contained in the Conditions of Service of the College of Agriculture, Science and Technology, Lafia.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their Applications and Twenty (20) Copies of their updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) which must include but not limited to the following:

• Full Name
• Post Applied for
• Place and Date of Birth
• Nationality, State and Local Government Area of Origin
• Marital Status
• Number and Ages of Children
• Permanent Home Address
• Current Postal Address
• Phone Number(s)
• E-mail Address
• Educational Institutions Attended with Dates
• Educational Qualifications Obtained with Dates
• List of Publications
• Academic and Professional Associations / Bodies
• Work Experience, Status and Salary
• Current Position and Salary
• Other Activities outside Current Employment
• Hobbies
• Names and Address of Three (3) Referees.

All Applications should be addressed and sent to:
The Registrar,
College of Agriculture, Science and Technology,
P.M.B. 33, Lafia,
Nasarawa State.

Note

• Applicants should indicate on the Top Left hand Corner of the envelope the post they are applying for.
• Applicants should also request their Referees to forward their confidential reports under confidential cover on their behalf directly to the Registrar, on or before the closing date.
• Applicants will be required to produce original of their Certificates and other Credentials at the interview.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview.

Application Deadline  6th August, 2021.