Senior Lecturer (Early Childhood Education)

About the Role

The Federal University Dutse (FUD) is a premier federal institution committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and community service. Located in the historic city of Dutse, Jigawa State, we provide a vibrant intellectual environment with strategic access to major northern Nigerian metropolitan areas. We are currently seeking a dynamic and qualified Senior Lecturer in Early Childhood Education to join our prestigious Faculty of Education. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in shaping our pioneer academic programs, mentoring the next generation of educators, and advancing high-impact pedagogical research that addresses both national and global educational challenges.

• Deliver engaging, high-quality undergraduate and postgraduate lectures in Early Childhood Education in accordance with university standards.
• Design, update, and evaluate curriculum content to ensure alignment with modern educational trends and national objectives.
• Supervise undergraduate and graduate research projects, theses, and dissertations.
• Conduct cutting-edge research, publish in reputable peer-reviewed journals, and secure research grants.
• Participate actively in departmental, faculty, and university-wide committee meetings and administrative duties.
• Mentor junior academic staff and contribute to community engagement initiatives linked to early childhood development.

• Requires a First Degree with First Class Honours in Early Childhood Education or a closely related field.
• Possession of a Master's degree and a Ph.D. in Early Childhood Education or Curriculum Studies.
• Demonstrated record of scholarly publications in reputable local and international academic journals.
• Proven experience in university-level teaching, curriculum development, and student academic advisement.
• Membership in relevant professional educational bodies and associations will be an added advantage.

• Competitive salary structure aligned with federal government academic standards in Nigeria.
• Opportunities for continuous professional development, conference attendance, and international academic collaborations.
• Conducive, technologically-driven campus environment with access to modern teaching and research facilities.
• Pension scheme and medical benefits as applicable to federal public servants in Nigeria.

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