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The University of Benin was founded in 1970. It started as an Institute of Technology and was accorded the status of a full-fledged University by National Universities Commission (NUC) on 1st July, 1971. In his Budget Speech in April 1972, the then Military Governor of Mid-Western State, Col. S. O. Ogbemudia (then also Visitor to the University) formally announced the change of the name of the Institute of Technology to the University of Benin. On 1st April, 1975 the University at the request of the State Government, was taken over by the Federal Government and became a Federal University.

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

Job Title: Lecturer II (Plant Biology and Biotechnology)

Location: Benin City, Edo
Faculty: Life Sciences

Requirements

PhD or Master's Degree and a First Degree not below Second-Class Lower Division 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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