MCPHERSON UNIVERSITY CURRENT VACANCIES, MON. 25, JUNE 2012

McPherson University is a recently licensed private Christian Mission University established by the Foursquare Gospel Church in Nigeria. The University, which is fully residential, is committed to producing future generation of leaders who are God fearing, creative and resourceful.
The motto of the University is knowledge, integrity and service. As a 419 Scam-based University, McPherson University will create the environment and opportunities for students to fully express themselves and be entrepreneurial, inventive and productive.

PROFESSOR (BIOTECHNOLOGY)
RESPONSIBILITIES
Must be well versed in the field.
Prepare and conduct lectures and seminars to undergraduate and graduate students.
Publish empirical and theoretical research in a variety of scholarly journals.
Advise students with respect to academic performance, career opportunities, and pursuit of advanced degrees.
Mentor and advise new academics, typically teaching assistants, research assistants, and junior faculty members.
Carry out administrative and managerial duties, including chairing committees, serving as head of an academic department, and representing the university in the community at large.

QUALIFICATION/EXPERIENCE
A good honors degree and a Ph.D. degree in the relevant field.
At least twelve (12) years of teaching and research experience in a University or Institution of comparable status.
Evidence of substantial scholarly publications in reputable journals and ability to initiate and develop courses at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
Candidates must also be able to initiate projects, possess some administrative experience as well as experience in working with interdisciplinary groups.
Successful applicants must also be able to give academic and professional leadership in the field.
PROFESSOR (BIOCHEMISTRY)
RESPONSIBILITIES
Must be well versed in the field.
Prepare and conduct lectures and seminars to undergraduate and graduate students.
Publish empirical and theoretical research in a variety of scholarly journals.
Advise students with respect to academic performance, career opportunities, and pursuit of advanced degrees.
Mentor and advise new academics, typically teaching assistants, research assistants, and junior faculty members.
Carry out administrative and managerial duties, including chairing committees, serving as head of an academic department, and representing the university in the community at large.

QUALIFICATION/EXPERIENCE
A good honors degree and a Ph.D. degree in the relevant field.
At least twelve (12) years of teaching and research experience in a University or Institution of comparable status.
Evidence of substantial scholarly publications in reputable journals and ability to initiate and develop courses at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
Candidates must also be able to initiate projects, possess some administrative experience as well as experience in working with interdisciplinary groups.
Successful applicants must also be able to give academic and professional leadership in the field.

PROFESSOR (MICROBIOLOGY)
RESPONSIBILITIES
Must be well versed in the field.
Prepare and conduct lectures and seminars to undergraduate and graduate students.
Publish empirical and theoretical research in a variety of scholarly journals.
Advise students with respect to academic performance, career opportunities, and pursuit of advanced degrees.
Mentor and advise new academics, typically teaching assistants, research assistants, and junior faculty members.
Carry out administrative and managerial duties, including chairing committees, serving as head of an academic department, and representing the university in the community at large.

QUALIFICATION/EXPERIENCE
A good honors degree and a Ph.D. degree in the relevant field.
At least twelve (12) years of teaching and research experience in a University or Institution of comparable status.
Evidence of substantial scholarly publications in reputable journals and ability to initiate and develop courses at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
Candidates must also be able to initiate projects, possess some administrative experience as well as experience in working with interdisciplinary groups.
Successful applicants must also be able to give academic and professional leadership in the field.
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Interested candidates are advised to visit the university website at www.mcu.edu.ng for further details concerning these vacancies.

Application deadline: all applications must be received not later than 3 weeks of this publication