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The University of Benin (UNIBEN) is a government owned tertiary institution, established on the 23rd of November, 1970, by the then Colonel Samuel Osaigbovo Ogbemudia-led military administration of Midwest State. The University was established, first as Midwest Institute of Technology. After attaining the status of a full-fledged university in line with requirements of the National Universities Commission on the 1st of July, 1971, the name was changed to the University of Benin. The Institution became a federal government owned University on the 1st of April, 1975.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Lecturer I (Plant Biology and Biotechnology)

Location: Benin City, Edo
Faculty: Life Sciences

Requirements

PhD or Master's Degree and a First Degree plus three (3) years teaching experience with a minimum of 3 peer-reviewed Publications.
Computer literacy is required.

Application Closing Date
8th October, 2026.

Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Application Details

Candidates should submit soft copies of their Application letter with detailed Curriculum Vitae and passport photograph via the link above.
Applicant's CV should be presented in the following order:
- Full Names (underline Surname)
- Post Applied For
- Date and Place of Birth
- Marital Status
- Gender
- Permanent Home Address
- Contact Address
- Mobile Phone Number(s)
- Email Address
- Google Scholar ID
- Orcid ID
- Nationality
- State of Origin
- Local Government of Origin
- Number and Age(s) of Child / Children
- Institutions Attended (with dates)
- Academic Qualifications (with dates)
- Professional Qualifications (with dates and awarding bodies)
- Details of Work Experience and Positions Held (with dates)
- Full Details of Teaching and Research Experience, including PhD Supervised and Graduated
- List of Publications (in chronological order)
- Research in Progress
- Membership of Professional Bodies
- Community Service Rendered
- Extracurricular Activities
- Names and Addresses of Three Referees.

Referees Report:

Referees must send their reports (not later than one week after close of application) directly to the Registrar under confidential seal with Subject Heading Bearing the Name of the Applicant and Post Applied For. At least one Referee must be from the applicant’s most recent/current place of employment.

Note
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and will be required to come along with originals of their credentials and supporting documents which include:

Academic / Professional Certificates.
NYSC Certificate.
Birth Certificate or Age declaration.
State / Local Government of Origin.

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