GOMBE STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND

TECHNOLOGY (GSUST), P. M. B. OO6, KUMO,

GOMBE STATE

ADVERTISEMENT FOR ACADEMIC, TECHNICAL AND

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF VACANCIES
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the vacant Academic,
Technical and Non-Academic positions in the Gombe State University of Science
and Technology, Kumo, as follows;

A) Academic Staff in the Faculties/Library/DGES and DICT

The academic staff positions in the Academic Units are as follows:
1. Professor (CONUASS 7)
2. Reader (CONUASS 6)
3. Senior Lecturer (CONUASS 5)
4. Lecturer-I (CONUASS 4)
5. Lecturer-II (CONUASS 3)
6. Assistant Lecturer (CONUASS 2)
7. Graduate Assistant (CONUASS 1)
8. Senior Librarian (CONUASS 4)
9. Librarian-I (CONUASS 3)
10. Librarian-II (CONUASS 2)
11. Assistant Librarian (CONUASS 1)
(B) Technical Staff for the Faculties/ Library/DGES AND DICT
Technologist Cadre
1. Higher Technical Officer (CONTISS 07):
2. Library Officer (CONTISS 06):
3. System & Database Analyst-I/(CONTISS 09)
4. System & Database Analyst-II (CONTISS 07)

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 5. Computer Engineer I (CONTISS 08):
6. Computer Engineer II (CONTISS 07):
(C) Non-Academic Staff
1. Registry Department

1. Senior Assistant Registrar (CONTISS 11)

2. Senior Assistant Registrar (P. R.) (CONTISS 11)
3. Assistant Registrar (CONTISS 09)
4. Administrative Officer (CONTISS 08)
5. Administrative Officer (P. R.) (CONTIS 08)
6. Administrative Assistant (CONTISS 07)
7. Principal Executive Officer (CONTISS 09)
8. Principal Confidential Secretary II (CONTISS 09)
9. Senior Executive Officer (CONTISS 08)
10.Senior Confidential Secretary I (CONTISS 08)
11.Higher Executive Officer (CONTISS 07)

2. Bursary Department

1. Principal Accountant (CONTISS 11)

2. Senior Accountant (CONTISS 09)
3. Accountant I (CONTISS 08)
4. Accountant II (CONTISS 07)
5. Higher Store Officer (CONTISS 07)

3. Works Department

1. Quantity Surveyor II (CONTISS 07)

2. Civil Engineer II (CONTISS 07)
3. Planning Officer II (CONTISS 07)

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 4. Electrical Engineer II (CONTISS 07)
5. Building Officer II (CONTISS 07)

4. Medical Centre

1. Nursing Officer I (CONTISS 08)

2. Nursing Officer II (CONTISS 07)
3. Medical Lab. Officer I (CONTISS 08)

5. Office of the Vice-Chancellor

1. Internal Auditor I (CONTISS 08)

2. Security Officer II (CONTISS 07)
3. Coach I (CONTISS 08)

6. University Library (Non-Academic Staff)

1. Principal Library Officer I (CONTISS 09)

2. Senior Library Officer (CONTISS 08)

3. Higher Library Officer (CONTISS 07)

Faculty of Engineering
i. Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering
ii. Department of Computer & Communication Engineering
Faculty of Environmental Technology
i. Department of Architecture
ii. Department of Urban and Regional Planning
iii. Department of Quantity Surveying
Faculty of Science
i. Department of Mathematical Sciences
ii. Department of Biological Sciences

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 iii. Department of Geography
iv. Department of Physics
v. Department of Chemistry
Directorate of General and Entrepreneurial Studies (DGES)
i. Department of General Studies
ii. Department of Entrepreneurial Studies
University Library

(A) Qualifications and Requirements for Academic Positions

The following are the qualifications and other requirements for the academic
positions.

(a) Professor (CONUASS 7): Candidates must be holders of relevant Bachelors’,

Masters’ and Ph. d. degrees from recognized Universities with at least two (2) years
teaching, research and administrative experience as Reader in a recognized
University. Candidates must possess demonstrable competence to provide academic
leadership in his/her academic discipline. Candidates must also be specialists in
advertised fields of study with evidence of at least fifteen (15) scholarly publications
in learned journals in University and apex research/training institutes, plus evidence
of successful supervision of at least ten (10) Masters/PhD theses. Candidates must
provide evidence of community service and be registered or registrable with the
relevant professional/scientific bodies as applicable. Candidates must also have
evidence of NYSC discharge or exemption certificate.

(b) Reader (CONUASS 6): Candidates must possess the relevant Bachelors’,
Masters’ and Ph. d. degrees from recognized Universities with at least two (2) years
teaching, research and administrative experience as Senior Lecturer in a recognized
University. Candidates must have evidence of at least twelve (12) scholarly
publications in learned journals in University and apex research/training institutes,
plus evidence of successful supervision of at least six (6) Masters/Ph. d. degree theses.

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Candidates must provide evidence of community service and be registered or
registrable with the relevant professional/scientific bodies as applicable. Candidates
must have evidence of NYSC discharge or exemption certificate.

(c) Senior Lecturer (CONUASS 5): Candidates must possess a good Bachelors’,
Masters’ and Ph. d. degrees from recognized Universities with at least two (2) years
teaching, research and administrative experience as Lecturer-I in a recognized
University. Candidates must have evidence of at least eight (8) scholarly publications
in learned journals in University and apex research/training institutes, plus evidence
of successful supervision of at least three (3) Masters/PhD theses. Candidates must be
registered or registrable with the relevant professional/scientific bodies as applicable.
Evidence of community service will be an added advantage. Candidates must have
evidence of NYSC discharge or exemption certificate.

(d) Lecturer-I (CONUASS 4): Candidates must be holders of relevant Bachelors

and Masters’ degree, from recognized Universities. Candidates with Ph. d. degrees
will be an added advantage. Candidates must have at least three (3) years teaching,
research and administrative experience as Lecturer-II in a recognized University.
Candidates must also have evidence of at least five (5) scholarly publications in
learned journals in University and apex research/training institutes (or three journal
publications and participation in four (4) professional projects). Candidates must be
registered or registrable with the relevant professional/scientific bodies as applicable.
Candidates must have evidence of NYSC discharge or exemption certificate.

(e) Lecturer-II (CONUASS 3): Candidates must be holders of relevant Bachelors’

and Masters’ degrees from recognized Universities with at least three (3) years of
teaching and research experience as Assistant Lecturer in a recognized University.
Candidates with Ph. d. degrees will be an added advantage. Candidates must also
have evidence of at least three (3) publications in learned journals in University and
apex research/training institutes or participation in at least two (2)

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professional/research projects. Candidates must be registered or registrable with the
relevant professional/scientific bodies as applicable. Candidates must have evidence
of NYSC discharge or exemption certificate.

(f) Assistant Lecturer (CONUASS 2): Candidates must be holders of Bachelors’

and Masters’ degrees in the relevant areas from recognized Universities. Evidence of
publications in learned journals in University and apex research/training institutes is
also required. Candidates must have evidence of NYSC discharge or exemption
certificate.

(g) Graduate Assistant (CONUASS 1): Candidates must be holders of Bachelors’

degree (with minimum of Second Class Upper Division) in the relevant fields from
recognized University. Candidates must have evidence of NYSC discharge or
exemption certificate.

(h) Senior Librarian (CONUASS 4): Candidates must be holders of Bachelors’,

Masters’ and Ph. d. degrees in Library & Information Science from recognized
Universities and must have been on the rank of Librarian-I in the University system
with at least two (2) years cognate working experience. Candidates must have
evidence of at least eight (8) scholarly publications in learned journals in University
and apex research/training institutes. Candidates must be members of NLA and
registered with LRCN. Candidates must have evidence of NYSC discharge or
exemption certificate.

(i) Librarian-I (CONUASS 3): Candidates must be holders of Bachelors’ and

Masters’ degrees in Library & Information Science from recognized Universities and
must have been on the rank of Librarian-II in the University system with at least 3
years cognate working experience. Candidates must also have evidence of at least
five (5) scholarly publications in learned journals in University and apex
research/training institutes (or three journal publications and participation in four (4)

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professional projects). Candidates must be members of NLA and registered with
LRCN. Candidates must have evidence of NYSC discharge or exemption
certificate.

(j) Librarian-II (CONUASS 2): Candidates must be holders of relevant Bachelors’

and Masters’ degrees in Library & Information Science from recognized Universities.
Candidates with Ph. d. degrees in Library & Information Science will be an added
advantage. Candidates must have been on the rank of Assistant Librarian in the
University system with at least 3 years cognate working experience. Candidates must
also have evidence of at least three (3) publications in learned journals in University
and apex research/training institutes or participation in at least two (2)
professional/research projects. Candidates must be members of NLA and registered
with LRCN. Candidates must also have evidence of NYSC discharge or exemption
certificate.

(k) Assistant Librarian (CONUASS 1): Candidates must be holders of Bachelors’

Library Science or Library & Information Science from recognized University with
at least Second Class Upper Division. Candidates must be members of NLA and
registered with LRCN. Candidates must have evidence of NYSC discharge or
exemption certificate.

NOTE: All appointments for the positions of Reader and Professor are subject to
positive External Assessments.

(B) Technical Staff for the Faculties/ Library/DGES AND DICT

Technologist Cadre
1. Higher Technical Officer (CONTISS 07): Candidates must possess five
(5) ‘O’ level Credits including English Language and Mathematics with a
good University degree in the relevant area from a recognized University.

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 Candidates must have evidence of NYSC discharge or exemption
certificate.
2. Library Officer (CONTISS 06): ‘O’ level certificate with 5 credits
including English Language plus ND in Library Science. Computer skills
and relevant work experience will be an advantage.
3. System & Database Analyst-I/(CONTISS 09): Candidates must possess
a good University degree in the relevant area from a recognized University
plus five (5) ‘O’ Level Credits including English Language and
Mathematics. Candidates must have at least five (5) years cognate working
experience. A Masters degree will be an added advantage. Expertise in
Web Administration/Server Administration and in-depth understanding of
PHP scripting, Mysql, JQuery, SQL Server, HTML5, etc., are required.
Candidates must have evidence of NYSC discharge or exemption
certificate.
4. System & Database Analyst-II (CONTISS 07): Candidates must
possess five (5) ‘O’ Level Credits including English Language and
Mathematics with a good University degree in the relevant area from a
recognized University and proficiency in any of the Programming
Languages. Expertise in Web Administration/Server Administration and
PHP scripting, Mysql, JQuery, SQL Server, HTML5, etc., are required.
Candidates must have evidence of NYSC discharge or exemption
certificate.
5. Computer Engineer I (CONTISS 08): Candidates must possess five (5)
‘O’ Level Credits including English Language and Mathematics, plus a
good University degree in the relevant area from a recognized University
with four (3) years post-qualification cognate working experience and
registered or registerable with COREN. Candidates must have evidence of
NYSC discharge or exemption certificate.
6. Computer Engineer II (CONTISS 07): Candidates must possess five (5)
‘O’ Level Credits including English Language and Mathematics plus a

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 good University degree in the relevant area from a recognized University.
Candidates must have evidence of NYSC discharge or exemption
certificate.

(C) Non-Academic Staff

1. Registry Department

1. Senior Assistant Registrar (CONTISS 11):

Candidates must possess a good University degree in the relevant areas with at
least 9 years post qualification cognate working experience in the University
system plus NYSC discharge or exemption certificate. Must be computer
literate with the membership of at least one professional body like NIM,
CIPM, ANUPA, etc. Candidates with Masters’ degree with 5 years working
experience are also eligible to apply.
2. Senior Assistant Registrar (Information and PR Unit) (CONTISS 11):
Candidates must possess a good University degree in the relevant area with at
least 10 years post qualification cognate working experience in the Mass
Media or Information and Public Relations Unit of an organization.
Candidates with Masters’ degree with 7 years working experience are also
eligible to apply. Must be computer literate and a member of NIPR.
3. Assistant Registrar (CONTISS 09):
Candidates must possess a good University degree in the relevant areas from a
recognized University with at least 5 years cognate working experience in the
University system plus NYSC discharge or exemption certificate. Candidates
with Masters’ degree with 3 years working experience in the University
system are also eligible to apply. Must also be computer literate.
4. Administrative Officer (CONTISS 08):

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 Candidates must possess a good University degree in the relevant areas from a
recognized University with at least 2 years post qualification cognate working
experience in the University system plus NYSC discharge or exemption
certificate. Must be computer literate. Candidates who hold Masters’ degree in
the relevant areas are also eligible to apply.
5. Administrative Assistant (CONTISS 07):
Candidates must possess a good University degree in the relevant areas from a
recognized University plus NYSC discharge or exemption certificate. Must
also be computer literate.
6. Principal Executive Officer (CONTISS 09):
Candidates must possess a Higher National Diploma in the relevant areas with
at least 5 years post qualification cognate working experience in the University
system plus NYSC discharge or exemption certificate. Computer literacy is
needed.
7. Senior Executive Officer (CONTISS 08):
Candidate must possess a Higher National Diploma in the relevant areas with
at least 3 years post qualification cognate working experience in the University
system plus NYSC discharge or exemption certificate. Computer literacy is
needed.
8. Higher Executive Officer (CONTISS 07):
Candidates must possess a Higher National Diploma in the relevant areas plus
NYSC discharge or exemption certificate. Computer literacy is needed.
9. Principal Confidential Secretary II (CONTISS 09):
Candidates must possess a Higher National Diploma/University degree in
Office Technology and Management with NYSC discharge or exemption
certificate plus 6 years post qualification cognate or RSA/Pitman Government

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 Certificate for 150/50 W. P. M in shorthand and Typewriting with at least 6
years cognate experience. Candidates must have evidence of NYSC discharge
or exemption certificate.
10.Confidential Secretary I (CONTISS 08):
Candidates must possess a Higher National Diploma/University degree in
Office Technology and Management with NYSC discharge or exemption
certificate plus 3 years post qualification cognate working experience or
100/50pm/National Diploma in Office Technology/Secretarial Studies.

2. Bursary Department

11.Principal Accountant (CONTISS 11):

Candidates must possess a good University degree in the relevant areas with at
least 8 years post qualification cognate working experience in the University
system plus membership of the relevant professional organization plus NYSC
discharge or exemption certificate. Computer literacy is also needed.
12.Senior Accountant (CONTISS 09):
Candidates must possess a good University degree in the relevant areas with at
least 6 years post qualification cognate working experience in the University
system plus membership of the relevant professional organization plus NYSC
discharge or exemption certificate. Computer literacy is also needed.
13.Accountant I (CONTISS 08):
Candidates must possess a good University degree in relevant areas with at
least 2 years post qualification cognate working experience in the University
system plus membership of the relevant professional organization plus NYSC
discharge or exemption certificate. Computer literacy is equally needed.
14.Accountant II (CONTISS 07):

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 Candidates must possess a good University degree in the relevant areas from a
recognized University plus membership of the relevant professional
organization plus NYSC discharge or exemption certificate. Computer
literacy is also required.

Higher Stores Officers (CONTISS 07):

Candidates must possess a good University degree/HND in Purchasing and

Supply or full IPS qualification from a recognized institution. Candidates must
have evidence of NYSC discharge or exemption certificate.

3. Works Department

1. Quantity Surveyor II (CONTISS 07):

Candidates must possess a good University degree in relevant area from a
recognized University plus NYSC discharge or exemption certificate plus
registration with relevant professional body. Computer literacy is also needed.
2. Planning Officer II (CONTISS 07):
Candidates must possess a good University degree in the relevant area plus
NYSC discharge or exemption certificate plus registration with the relevant
professional body. Computer literacy is a requirement.
3. Building Officer II (CONTISS 07):
Candidates must possess a good University degree in the relevant area plus
NYSC discharge or exemption certificate plus membership of the relevant
professional body. Computer literacy is needed.

4. Medical Centre

1. Nursing Officer I (CONTISS 08):

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 Candidates must possess a good University degree in Nursing plus NYSC
discharge or exemption certificate plus registration with Nursing and
Midwifery Council of Nigeria. Candidates with NRN or SRN certificate
with at least 5 years cognate working experience are also eligible to apply.
2. Nursing Officer II (CONTISS 07):
Candidates must possess an NRN or SRN certificate plus registration with the
Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria.
3. Medical Lab. Officer I (CONTISS 08):
Candidates must possess a good University degree in the relevant area with at
least 3 years cognate working experience plus registration with the relevant
professional body. Computer literacy is also needed. Candidates who possess
C & G part II, HND, AIST or NNC Science Laboratory are also eligible to
apply. Candidates must have evidence of NYSC discharge or exemption
certificate.

5. Office of the Vice-Chancellor

1. Internal Auditor I (CONTISS 08):

Candidates must possess a good University degree in the relevant area with at
least 5 years post qualification cognate working experience in the University
system plus NYSC discharge or exemption certificate plus membership of the
relevant professional body. Computer literacy is also needed.
2. Security Officer II (CONTISS 07):
Candidates must possess the relevant qualification with at least 10 years
cognate working experience in the Nigerian Security System.
3. Coach I (CONTISS 08):
Candidates must possess an NCE/Diploma in coaching from the Nigerian
Institute of Sports or its equivalent plus at least 5 years cognate working

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 experience. Candidates who hold good University degree in Kinetics or
Physical and Health Education plus NYSC discharge or exemption certificate
are also eligible.

6. University Library (Non-Academic Staff)

1. Principal Library Officer I (CONTISS 09): Candidates must be holders of

HND in Library Science or Library and Information Science from recognized
Polytechnic with at least six (6) years cognate working experience in the University
system. Candidates with ND in Library Science or Library and Information Science
with at least nine (9) years cognate working experience in the University system are
also eligible to apply. Candidates must have evidence of NYSC discharge or
exemption certificate.

2. Senior Library Officer (CONTISS 08): Candidates must be holders of HND

in Library Science or Library and Information Science from recognized Polytechnic
with at least three (3) years cognate working experience in the University system.
Candidates with ND in Library Science or Library and Information Science with at
least six (6) years cognate working experience in the University system are also
eligible to apply. Candidates must have evidence of NYSC discharge or exemption
certificate.

3. Higher Library Officer (CONTISS 07): Candidates must be holders of HND

in Library Science or Library and Information Science from recognized Polytechnic.
Candidates with ND in Library Science or Library and Information Science with at
least three (3) years cognate working experience in the University system are also
eligible to apply. Candidates must have evidence of NYSC discharge or exemption
certificate.

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Methods of Application

All applicants should submit fifteen (15) hard copies of their applications along with
their Credentials and Curriculum Vitae which should include the following details:

i. Full Names:
ii. Post Desired and Department
iii. Date of Birth
iv. Place of Birth and State of Origin
v. Sex:
vi. Nationality
vii. Permanent Home Address
viii. Current Postal Address
ix. GSM Number:
x. Email Address:
xi. Marital Status:
xii. Number of Children:
xiii. Institutions Attended (with dates – Starting with the latest)
xiv. Academic Qualifications (with dates – Starting with the latest)
xv. Professional Qualifications (with dates – Starting with the latest)
xvi. Honors, Distinctions and Membership of Learned Professional Societies
(Starting with the latest)
xvii. Working Experience (General and Specific Experience: Starting with the
latest):
xviii. Research interest or Commissioned Projects:
a. Completed (list)
xix. List of Publications with Details of Title, Publishers, or Journals dates and
pages (where applicable)

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 xx. Conferences and Workshops attended with papers presented (Starting with
the latest)
xxi. Information on Fellowship, Masters’ Projects and Ph.D. Thesis Supervised:
(To include the following) (Starting with the latest)
a. Title of Thesis
b. Name of Student(s)
c. Date/Year of Commencement
d. Completed/Ongoing (Anticipated date of Completion)
e. Sole/Collaborative Supervision
xxii. Details of Administrative Experience
xxiii. Teaching Experience:
xxiv. Service to the Community (with status and dates):
xxv. Present Employment, Status, Salary and Employer:
xxvi. Extra-Curricular Activities:
xxvii. Names and Addresses of Three (3) Referees: Two of the referees must be
senior professional/scientist in the candidate’s fields. It is the duty of the
candidates to inform the referees to write and send their report to the
Registrar.

Closing Date

All applications must be received not later than four (4) weeks from the date of this
advertisement.

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will receive an acknowledgement and invitation for
interview.

All applications should be addressed to:

The Registrar,

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Gombe State University of Science and Technology,
P. M. B. 006, Kumo,
Gombe State.
Candidates should indicate the position they applied for boldly written on the right-
hand side of the envelope.

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