Professor (Nutrition and Dietetic)
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Federal University Gusau (FUGUS) is recruiting a Professor in Nutrition and Dietetic in the Faculty of Allied Health Science, College of Health Sciences. The role requires a relevant bachelor's degree plus postgraduate qualifications, at least 10 years of university teaching and research experience, postgraduate research supervision, and scholarly publications. Applications must include a typed letter and 30 copies of the applicant's CV with supporting credentials.
- Senior academic role: Professor in Nutrition and Dietetic
- Faculty of Allied Health Science, College of Health Sciences
- Minimum 10 years university teaching and research experience
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Federal University Gusau (FUGUS) is recruiting a Professor in Nutrition and Dietetic in the Faculty of Allied Health Science, College of Health Sciences. The role requires a relevant bachelor's degree plus postgraduate qualifications, at least 10 years of university teaching and research experience, postgraduate research supervision, and scholarly publications. Applications must include a typed letter and 30 copies of the applicant's CV with supporting credentials.
- Senior academic role: Professor in Nutrition and Dietetic
- Faculty of Allied Health Science, College of Health Sciences
- Minimum 10 years university teaching and research experience
- PhD or equivalent postgraduate qualification required
- Evidence of postgraduate research supervision and publications required
- Application requires typed letter plus 30 copies of CV and credentials
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Professor (Nutrition and Dietetic) at Federal University Gusau (FUGUS)
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Oct 7, 2026, 2:32 PM
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The Federal University Gusau is a conventional University established in January, 2013 and commenced academic progarammes in the 2014/2015 academic session. It currently has four Faculties of Education, Humanities, Management and Social Sciences and Science, while Faculties of Agriculture, Engineering and Pharmaceutical Sciences are billed to commence soon along with the School of Post-graduates Studies.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:
Job Title: Professor (Nutrition and Dietetic)
Location: Gusau, Zamfara
Faculty: Allied Health Science
College: Health Sciences
Requirements
- Registration with relevant regulatory/professional bodies will be required.
- Candidates must have evidence of Research supervision at postgraduate level and academic level
- A Minimum of 10 years teaching and research experience in a recognized University with proven record of scholarly publications in reputable journals.
- Candidates should possess an MBBS, BDS or Bachelor's Degree in relevant discipline with postgraduate qualifications (Ph.D, Fellowship of National Postgraduate Medical College or equivalent for clinical lecturers).
- How to Apply
- Interested and qualified candidates are required to submit a typed application indicating the position and Department/Faculty applied for. The application should be accompanied by thirty (30) copies of the applicant's Curriculum Vitae and photocopies of relevant certificates and credentials.
- The Curriculum Vitae should contain the following information:
- Relevant professional registrations/memberships.
- Any other relevant information in support of the application.
- Post applied for and Department/Faculty.
- Marital status and number of children, where applicable.
- Academic and professional qualifications obtained with dates.
- Details of research projects and postgraduate supervision.
- Names and addresses of three (3) referees, one of whom must be the applicant's current Head of Department or immediate superior, where applicable.
- Full Name (in capital letters).
- Details of administrative experience and community service.
- Detailed list of publications, clearly distinguishing journal articles, books/chapters, conference proceedings and other scholarly outputs.
- Evidence of professional/academic honours and distinctions, where applicable.
- Permanent home address and current contact address.
- Nationality.
- Detailed employment history, stating positions held, institutions, dates and responsibilities.
- Institutions attended with dates.
- Functional e-mail address and GSM telephone number.
- Date and place of birth.
- Present employment, rank, grade level/step and salary structure, where applicable.
- State of origin and Local Government Area.
- Applications should be enclosed in a sealed envelope clearly marked at the top left corner with the position and Department applied for and addressed to:
- The Registrar,
- Federal University Gusau,
- P.M.B. 1001,
- Gusau, Zamfara State, Nigeria.
- Referees Reports
- Applicants are required to arrange for three (3) referees' reports to be submitted directly by the referees to the Registrar.
- Referees should clearly indicate the applicant's name and position applied for.
- Note
- : Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
- Application Deadline:
- 18th November, 2026.
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