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Massive Academic Staff recruitment at Legacy University, The Gambia


Legacy University, The Gambia, is a private Bilingual University par excellence approved by the government of the Gambia as a Comprehensive Educational Institution focused on teaching, learning, research and community service. The overall goal is to advance Knowledge, Research and Excellence towards achieving a fulfilled career and destiny. Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the vacant positions in the following disciplines below:  

  • Medical Laboratory Science
  • Human Kinetics and Sports Science
  • Physiotherapy
  • Medical Rehabilitation
  • Prosthetics and Orthotics
  • Emergency Medical Care
  • Physiology
  • Audiology and Speech Therapy
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Microbiology
  • Radiography and Medical Imaging
  • Optometry
  • Nursing & Midwifery
  • Dentistry
  • Medicine and Surgery
  • Biomedical Equipment Technology
  • Anatomy & Mortuary Science
  • Narcotics Legislation & Intelligence Science
  • Nutrition and Dietetic
  • Pharmacy Technology
  • Phytotherapy and Herbal Science
  • Pharmacy
  • Mental Health and Psychiatry Science
  • Dental TechnologyDental Therapy
  • Health Information Science
  • Law
  • Medical and Social Work
  • Community Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Health Education and Promotion
  • Demography and Population Health
  • Health Economics
  • Industrial Safety and Occupational Health
  • Environmental Health
  • Journalism and Mass Communication
  • Tourism and African Culture
  • Film Making and Cinematography
  • Theatre Arts
  • Feminists Issues and Contemporary Studies
  • Human Rights and Gender Studies
  • Linguistics and Foreign Languages
  • Fine and Applied Arts
  • Criminology and Intelligence Studies
  • Political Science
  • International Relations, Strategy and Policy Studies
  • Peace and Conflict Resolution Studies
  • Maritime Science and Oceanography
  • Mathematics and Statistics
  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Agricultural Extension and Management
  • Fishery and Aquatic Science
  • Petroleum and Mining Technology
  • Information and Communication Technology
  • Banking and Finance
  • Accountancy
  • Cartography and Geo-informatics
  • Food Science and Preservation Technology
  • Industrial Standard and Compliance Technology
  • Human Resources Management
  • Project Planning and Logistics Management
  • Home Economics and Catering Management
  • Insurance and Taxation
  • Fabrics Design Technology
  • Entrepreneurial Studies
  • Customs and Border Security
  • Transportation and Safety Management
  • Financial and Forensic Intelligence Science
  • Horticulture and Botanical Studies
  • Quantity Surveying
  • Estate and Property Management
  • Building Technology
  • Urban and Regional Planning
  • Architecture
    Job Title: Associate Professor Location: The Gambia Requirements 
  • Holders of PhD Degree with specialization in the relevant disciplines applied for, with evidence of academic leadership in terms of publications, project designs, monitoring and administrative leadership of at least 7 years of post qualification experience of teaching and research.
    Job Title: Professor Location: The Gambia Requirements
  • Holders of PhD Degree with specialization in the relevant discipline applied for, with evidence of academic leadership in terms of publications, project designs, monitoring and administrative leadership of at least 10 years of post qualification experience of teaching and research.
    Job Title: Lecturer II Location: The Gambia Requirements
  • Holders of PhD Degree with specialization in the relevant disciplines applied for, with evidence of academic leadership in terms of publications, project designs, monitoring and administrative leadership of at least a year of post qualification experience of teaching and research.
    Job Title: Lecturer I Location: The Gambia Requirements
  • Holders of PhD Degree with specialization in the relevant disciplines applied for with evidence of academic leadership in terms of publications, project designs, monitoring and administrative leadership of at least 3 years of post qualification experience of teaching and research.
    Job Title: Senior Lecturer Location: The Gambia Requirements
  • Holders of PhD Degree with specialization in the relevant disciplines applied for, with evidence of academic leadership in terms of publications, project designs, monitoring and administrative leadership of at least 5 years of post qualification experience of teaching and research.
    How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates are required to submit a Typewritten and signed application letter, detailed Curriculum Vitae giving the following details:
  • Name
  • Age
  • Nationality
  • Marital Status
  • Number of Children (if married)
  • Educational Institution attended with dates
  • Academic/Professional and other qualifications obtained with dates
  • Working Experience (Post held, duration and salary earned with evidence of pay slips where necessary)
  • Three referees.
All applications should be forwarded by email in a single PDF format to: [email protected] using candidate's name and position applied for as the subject of the email. Note
  • Applicants should note that only copies of credentials duly certified by a competent court, Solicitor or Notary Public will be accepted.
  • Applicants should also include their references specifically from the following: Academic Referees (University Professor), Professional Referees (Director/Consultant Grade), and one out of other Referees (Clergy, Justice, or Senior Police Officer not less than the rank of a Divisional Police Officer or a recognized Paramount Traditional Ruler).
  • Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview, applicants without the minimum qualifications should not bother to apply.
  • Successful applicants should be prepared to resume duty in the Republic of Gambia by the first week of October 2017. Successful candidates will also be required to pass the university medical fitness test before resuming work at the University.
  • For additional information or any other clarification, please call: + 2209946436.
  Application Deadline  26th August, 2017.