RIVERS STATE UNIVERSITY

NKPOLU-OROWORUKWO, PORT HARCOURT

ACADEMIC AND NON-ACADEMIC STAFF VACANCIES

(INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT)

Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates for appointment
to various academic and non-academic positions at the Rivers State University,
Nkpolu-Oroworukwo, Port Harcourt.

A. ACADEMIC POSITIONS
The academic positions required are:
1. Professors
2. Readers
3. Senior Lecturers
4. Lecturer I
5. Lecturer II
6. Assistant Lecturers
7. Graduate Assistants

The programmes for which these positions are required are in the Faculties of:
1. Agriculture:
• Department of Animal Science
• Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics
• Department of Crop/Soil Science
• Department of Forestry and Environment
• Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Environment
• Department of Food Science and Technology
• Rivers Institute of Agricultural Research and Training (RIAT)

2. Basic Clinical Sciences:

• Department of Anatomical Pathology
• Department of Chemical Pathology
• Department of Haematology and Blood Transfusion
• Department of Medical Microbiology
• Department of Pharmacology

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3. Basic Medical Sciences:
• Department of Human Physiology
• Department of Human Anatomy
• Department of Medical Biochemistry
• Department of Nursing Science

4. Clinical Sciences:
• Department Internal Medicine
• Department of Surgery
• Department of Paediatrics and Child Health
• Department of Community Medicine
• Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
• Department of Family Medicine

5. Education:
• Department of Business Education
• Department of Educational Foundation
• Department of Educational Management
• Department of Vocational and Technology Education

6. Engineering:
• Department of Agricultural and Environmental Engineering
• Department of Chemical/Petrochemical Engineering
• Department of Civil Engineering
• Department of Computer Engineering
• Department of Electrical/Electronic Engineering
• Department of Marine Engineering
• Department of Mechanical Engineering
• Department of Petroleum Engineering

7. Environmental Sciences:
• Department of Architecture
• Department of Environmental Management
• Department of Estate Management
• Department of Quantity Surveying
• Department of Surveying and Geomatics

8. Humanities:
• Department of English and Literature in English
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• Department of French
• Department of History and International Diplomacy
• Department of Philosophy
• Department of Religious and Cultural Studies
• Department of Theatre Art and Film Studies

9. Law:
• Department of Business Law
• Department of Jurisprudence and International Law
• Department of Public Law

10. Management Sciences:

• Department of Accountancy
• Department of Banking and Finance
• Department of Marketing

11. Science:
• Department of Animal and Environmental Biology
• Department of Biochemistry
• Department of Chemistry
• Department of Computer Science
• Department of Geology
• Department of Maritime Science
• Department of Mathematics
• Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences
• Department of Microbiology
• Department of Physics
• Department of Plant Science and Biotechnology

12. Social Sciences:

• Department of Economics
• Department of Geography and Environmental Management
• Department of Mass Communication
• Department of Political Science
• Department of Psychology
• Department of Sociology

13. Entrepreneurship:
• Department of Entrepreneural Business
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• Department of Technological Entrepreneurship
• Department of Entrepreneural Marketing

POSTS
i) Professor - CONUASS 7 (N10,280,034.00 – N13,398,580.00)
ii) Reader - CONUASS 6 (N8,661,033.00 – N11,468,743.00)
iii) Senior Lecturer - CONUASS 5 (N6,700,768.00 – N9,073,566.00)
iv) Lecturer I - CONUASS 4 (N4,070,888.00 – N6,078,631.00)
v) Lecturer II - CONUASS 3 (N3,283,926.00 – N4,611,685.00)
vi) Assistant Lecturer - CONUASS 2 (N2,868,697.00 – N4,103,365.00)
vii) Graduate Assistant - CONUASS 1 (N2,497,510.00 – N3,557,314.00)

QUALIFICATION:
Candidates for the positions listed must satisfy the following criteria:

1. PROFESSOR:
i) Candidates must be holders of Ph.D in relevant fields with not less than 10
years teaching, research and professional/industrial experience after the
doctorate degree in a University system.

ii) The candidates must also show evidence of distinguished contribution to

scholarship and at least fifteen (15) journal papers in the candidate’s
discipline to be seen on Google Scholar.

iii) He/she must show evidence of exceptional research record and a reasonable
number of scholarly publications in reputable journals, both local and
international.

iv) He/she must show evidence of proven teaching ability, evidence of capability
to initiate and carry out independent research works as well as supervise
student research and projects.

v) The person must possess sound administrative skills and show evidence of
participation in administration within the University system and contribution
to the development of the outside community.

vi) At least ten (10) years research and administrative experience with Ph.D or
its equivalent such as MD degree of Nigerian or British universities. In the
Clinical Sciences, candidates must have a Fellowship of the West African

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 College of Surgeons/Physicians (FWACS/FWACP) or National Postgraduate
Medical College of Nigeria (NPMCN) or their equivalents.

vii) The candidate for this position in the Faculty of Engineering must be a
registered member of COREN.

2. READER:
i) As in (a) above with a minimum of 7 years cognate teaching, research and
academic administrative experience in a University system. Candidates for
this position in the Faculty of Engineering must be registered members of
COREN.

ii) At least seven (7) years research and administrative experience with Ph.D or
its equivalent such as MD degree of Nigerian or British universities. In the
Clinical Sciences, candidates must have a Fellowship of the West African
College of Surgeons/Physicians (FWACS/FWACP) or National Postgraduate
Medical College of Nigeria (NPMCN) or their equivalents.

3. SENIOR LECTURER:
i) Candidate must be holder of Ph. D in the relevant field with not less than 5
years cognate teaching and research experience in the University system.
He/she must have outstanding teaching ability and effectiveness as a
University lecturer. The candidate must have a reasonable number of
scholarly publications in reputable journals. He/ She must be able to initiate
and carry out independent research work and also supervise students’
research project up to the doctoral level. The candidate for this position in the
Faculty of Engineering must be a registered member of COREN

ii) In the Basic Medical Sciences, candidate must have a Ph.D or its equivalent
such as MD degree of Nigerian or British universities. In the Clinical
Sciences, candidates must have a Fellowship of the West African College of
Surgeons/Physicians (FWACS/FWACP) or National Postgraduate Medical
College of Nigeria (NPMCN) or their equivalents.

4. LECTURER I:
i) Candidate must be holder of Ph. D in the relevant field with not less than 3
years relevant teaching and research and/or industrial experience in
universities/institutions of higher learning. In addition, candidates must have
at least three (3) publications in reputable refereed journals.

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ii) In contribution to industrial growth and development, candidate is expected
to have research experience evidenced by publication of reports, research
papers, books, patents etc. and presentation of papers in conferences,
seminars and symposia.

iii) Surgeons/Physicians (FWACS/FWACP) or National Postgraduate Medical

College of Nigeria (NPMCN) or their equivalents.

5. LECTURER II:
i) Candidate must be holder of Ph. D in the relevant fields; and must show
teaching and research abilities; or Master’s degree or its equivalent plus at
least 3 years relevant teaching, research and/or industrial experience.

ii) MB, BS degree or its equivalent.

6. ASSISTANT LECTURER:
A good Master’s degree or its equivalent qualification with at least a CGPA
of 3.5 or its equivalent on a 5-Point grade scale, or its professional equivalent
plus at least 3 years relevant teaching, research and/or industrial experience.

7. GRADUATE ASSISTANT:
Candidate must have at least a Second Class (Honours) degree with Upper
Division.

B. NON-ACADEMIC POSITIONS
I. REGISTRY DEPARTMENT
Post Salary Scales
1. Principal Assistant Registrar - CONTISS 13
2. Senior Assistant Registrar - CONTISS 11
3. Assistant Registrar - CONTISS 9
4. Administrative Officer I - CONTISS 8
5. Administrative Officer II - CONTISS 7
6. Executive Officer - CONTISS 6
7. Secretaries:
i) Confidential Secretary II - CONTISS 6
ii) Confidential Secretary I - CONTISS 7
8. Computer Operator - CONTISS 6
9. Secretarial Assistant - CONTISS 6
10. Porter (Halls of Residence) - CONTISS 2

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QUALIFICATIONS:
PRINCIPAL ASSISTANT REGISTRAR:
i) A good degree from a recognised university with a minimum of Second Class
Lower Division, plus at least a minimum of twelve (12) years relevant post-
qualification work experience, a considerable part of which must be in a
higher institution administration and 1 year National Youth Service Corps
Certificate with evidence of Microsoft Certification.

ii) A Master’s degree plus at least a minimum of nine (9) years post-
qualification work experience, a considerable part of which must be in a
higher institution’s administration and one (1) year National Youth Service
Corps Certificate with evidence of Microsoft Certification.

SENIOR ASSISTANT REGISTRAR:

i) A good degree Division from a recognised university with a minimum of
Second Class Lower, plus at least a minimum of nine (9) years relevant post-
qualification work experience and 1 year National Youth Service Corps
Certificate with evidence of Microsoft Certification.

ii) A Master’s degree plus at least a minimum of six (6) years post-qualification
work experience and one (1) year National Youth Service Corps Certificate
with evidence of Microsoft Certification.

ASSISTANT REGISTRAR:
i) A good degree Division from a recognised university with a minimum of
Second Class Lower, plus at least a minimum of six (6) years relevant post-
qualification work experience and 1 year National Youth Service Corps
Certificate with evidence of Microsoft Certification.

ii) A Master’s degree plus at least a minimum of three (3) years post-
qualification work experience and one (1) year National Youth Service Corps
Certificate with evidence of Microsoft Certification.

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER I:
i) A good degree Division from a recognised university with a minimum of
Second Class Lower, plus at least a minimum of three (3) years relevant post-
qualification work experience and 1 year National Youth Service Corps
Certificate with evidence of Microsoft Certification.

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ii) A Master’s degree plus one (1) year NYSC with evidence of Microsoft
Certification.

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER II:

A good degree Division from a recognised university with a minimum of Second
Class honours Lower, plus one (1) year National Youth Service Corps Certificate
with evidence of Microsoft Certification.

EXECUTIVE OFFICER:
Candidates should have Diploma (ND/OND) in the relevant field plus at least a
minimum of two (2) years relevant post-qualification work experience with
evidence of Microsoft certification or its equivalent and computer proficiency or
three (3) subjects at a sitting at the GCE A/L, plus at least a minimum of four (4)
years relevant work experience with evidence of Microsoft certification and
computer proficiency.

COMPUTER OPERATOR (DATA PROCESSING OFFICER):

Candidate should possess O/level certificate with credit passes in three (3) subjects
including English Language, plus Civil Service Training certificate, WASC
Business Studies with 500wpm certificate/National Diploma in Data Processing
plus two (2) years work experience.

PORTER (HALLS OF RESIDENCE):

Candidate should possess WASC/GCE O/L or its equivalent with credit passes in
three (3) subjects including English Language.

II. ESTATE, WORKS AND TRANSPORT DEPARTMENT

Post Salary Scales
1. Architect - CONTISS 7
2. Electrical Engineer - CONTISS 7
3. Mechanical Engineer - CONTISS 7
4. Quantity Surveyor - CONTISS 7
5. Civil Engineer - CONTISS 7

Technicians and Craftsmen

1. Electrician (Generator Operator) - CONTISS 3
2. Carpenter - CONTISS 3
3. Fitter - CONTISS 3
4. Mason - CONTISS 3
5. Painter - CONTISS 3

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6. Tiler - CONTISS 3
7. Motor Mechanics - CONTISS 3
8. Generator Mechanic - CONTISS 3
9. Labour - CONTISS 1
10. Messenger - CONTISS 2
11. Cleaners - CONTISS 2
12. Clerical Officer - CONTISS 3
13. Drivers - CONTISS 2

III. HEALTH SERVICES DEPARTMENT

Post Salary Scales
1. Medical Doctors - CONTISS 9
2. Pharmacists - CONTISS 8
3. Pharmacy Technicians - CONTISS 6
4. Nurses - CONTISS 6
5. Medical Laboratory Scientists - CONTISS 7
6. Medical Records Officers - CONTISS 2

QUALIFICATIONS
MEDICAL DOCTOR:
Candidate must possess a degree in Medicine (MBBS or its equivalent) from a
recognised institution and registered with the Medical and Dental Council of
Nigeria (MDCN), with evidence of Microsoft Certification.

PHARMACY TECHNICIAN:
Candidate must possess a West African School Certificate (WASC) and should
have successfully completed a three or four years training programme in a
recognised health institution and obtained the registration of the relevant National
Practice Board of Nigeria for Technician Cadres.

PHARMACIST:
Candidate must possess a B.Pharm or B.Sc (Pharm) Honours degree, registrable
with the Pharmacist Board of Nigeria and completion of the National Youth Service
Corps with evidence of Microsoft Certification.

NURSE:
Candidate must possess N.R.N. or N.C. N. or N.R. N/N.C.M. or B.Sc with evidence
of Microsoft Certification.

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MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST
Candidate must possess a B.Sc (Professional) degree, registrable with professional
bodies (i.e. NISLT, IMLT) with evidence of Microsoft Certification.

MEDICAL RECORDS OFFICER:

Candidate must possess WASC/GCE (O/L) with credit passes in five (5) subjects,
including Health Science plus evidence of Microsoft Certification.

IV. TECHNOLOGISTS
Post Salary Scales
1. Chief Technologist - CONTISS 13
2. Assistant Chief Technologist - CONTISS 12
3. Senior Technologist - CONTISS 9
4. Technologist I - CONTISS 8
5. Technologist II - CONTISS 7

QUALIFICATIONS
CHIEF TECHNOLOGIST:
Candidate must possess HND/B.Sc (professional degree), full Technological
Certificate registrable with any professional bodies (e.g. NISLT, IMLT, COREN),
plus at least a minimum of fifteen (15) years relevant work experience with
evidence of Microsoft Certification and computer proficiency.

ASSISTANT CHIEF TECHNOLOGIST:

Candidate must possess HND/B.Sc (professional degree), full Technological
Certificate registrable with any professional bodies (e.g. NISLT, IMLT, COREN),
plus at least a minimum of twelve (12) years relevant work experience with
evidence of Microsoft Certification and computer proficiency.

SENIOR TECHNOLOGIST:
Candidate must possess HND/B.Sc (professional degree), full Technological
Certificate registrable with any professional bodies (e.g. NISLT, IMLT, COREN),
plus at least a minimum of six (6) years relevant work experience with evidence of
Microsoft Certification and computer proficiency.

TECHNOLOGIST I:
Candidate must possess HND/B.Sc (professional degree), full Technological
Certificate registrable with any professional bodies (e.g. NISLT, IMLT, COREN),
plus at least a minimum of three (3) years relevant work experience with evidence
of Microsoft Certification and computer proficiency.

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TECHNOLOGIST II:
Candidate must possess HND/B.Sc (professional degree), full Technological
Certificate registrable with any professional bodies (e.g. NISLT, IMLT, COREN),
with evidence of Microsoft Certification and computer proficiency.

V. SECURITY DEPARTMENT
Post Salary Scales
1. Patrolman - CONTISS 2
2. Senior Patrolman - CONTISS 3
3. Chief Patrolman - CONTISS 4
4. Patrol Supervisor - CONTISS 5
5. Assistant Security Officer - CONTISS 6
6. Security Officer - CONTISS 7

QUALIFICATIONS
PATROLMAN:
Candidate must possess WASC/GCE (O/L) or its equivalent with credit passes in
three (3) subjects, including English Language, Ex-Serviceman with clear records
of service as an advantage.

SENIOR PATROLMAN:
Candidate must be Ex-Serviceman with clear records of service having
WASC/GCE (O/L) with five (5) credit passes in three (3) subjects, including
English Language, plus Microsoft Certification, computer proficiency and five (5)
years working experience as a policeman.

CHIEF PATROLMAN:
i) Candidate must be Ex-Police Corporal with clear records of service or its
equivalent rank in the Armed Forces with five (5) credits in WASC/GCE
(O/L) including English Language plus ten (10) years working experience as
a Policeman and evidence of Microsoft Certification and computer
proficiency.

ii) Must possess WASC or its equivalent with five (5) credits including English
Language, plus Diploma in Safety and Security Management and evidence of
Microsoft Certification and computer proficiency.

PATROL SUPERVISOR:
Candidate must be a Police Sergeant with clear records of service or equivalent rank
in the Armed Forces with five (5) credits in WASC (O/L) or its equivalent with at

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least ten (10) years working experience as a Policeman, plus evidence of Microsoft
Certification and computer proficiency.

ASSISTANT SECURITY OFFICER:

i) Candidate must possess ND/OND/ANTC plus certificate in Safety and
Security Management with minimum of three (3) years experience including
evidence of Microsoft Certification and computer proficiency.

ii) Must be a Police Sergeant with clear records of service or equivalent rank in
the Armed Forces with at least ten (10) year post-WASC with five (5) credits
including English Language, plus Diploma in Safety and Security
Management with and evidence of Microsoft Certification and computer
proficiency.

SECURITY OFFICER:
i) Candidate must be an Inspector of Police or equivalent rank in the Armed
Forces with at least a minimum of twelve (12) years experience with a
University Honuors degree, plus Diploma in Safety and Security
Management with evidence of Microsoft Certification and computer
proficiency.

ii) Must be an Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) or equivalent rank in

the Armed Forces with at least a minimum of twelve (12) years experience
with a University Honuors degree, plus Diploma in Safety and Security
Management with evidence of Microsoft Certification and computer
proficiency.

CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
Successful candidates will be required to assume duty as soon as possible and will
be on probation for the first three (3) years. Thereafter, they will retire at the
approved age of 65 years, or 70 years for those on the professorial cadre.
Candidates could be allowed to transfer their service to the Rivers State University.
Other conditions are similar to those obtaining in other Institutions of higher
learning in Nigeria.

METHOD OF APPLICATION
Candidates should forward their application with detailed Curriculum Vitae (C. V)
plus one photocopy each of their certificates with other relevant documents to either
of the following email addresses: [email protected] OR [email protected]

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All submissions should be addressed to:
The Registrar
Rivers State University
Nkpolu-Oroworukwo
Port Harcourt

And should reach him not later than four (4) weeks from the date of this
publication. All candidates should nominate three (3) referees who should also be
required to forward references on their behalf under confidential cover to the same
address.

Sgd.
Dr. S C Enyindah
Registrar/Secretary to Council

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