Lecturer II (Cyber Security) at Federal University Gusau – Gusau, Nigeria

Item	Details
Company	Federal University Gusau
Location	Gusau, Zamfara State
Employment Type	Full-time (academic appointment)
Salary	Not specified by the employer
Qualification	PhD in the relevant field, or a relevant Master’s degree with publications (see requirements)
Experience	At least 2 years as Assistant Lecturer (for the Master’s degree route)
Application Deadline	21 November 2026 (six weeks from the advert’s publication on 10 October 2026)
Number of Openings	Not specified

About This Opportunity

The Federal University Gusau, Zamfara State, has published an internal and external advertisement for academic and non-academic vacancies, and one advertised post is Lecturer II in the Department of Cyber Security, Faculty of Science. The same department is also recruiting at Professor, Reader, Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I, Assistant Lecturer and Graduate Assistant levels, signalling a department being built up across all ranks. Lecturer II is the natural next step for an Assistant Lecturer ready to move up, and it is also open to a fresh PhD holder in Cyber Security or a closely related computing field. Because Cyber Security is a growing discipline with few specialist lecturers in northern Nigeria, qualified candidates face a genuinely open field. This is a paper application: there is no online portal, and completed applications must reach the Registrar within six weeks of the advert’s 10 October 2026 publication date.

Key Responsibilities

The advertisement sets out the expectations attached to academic appointments at the University. A Lecturer II in Cyber Security will be expected to:

• Teach undergraduate courses in Cyber Security and related computing subjects in the Faculty of Science, including preparation, assessment and student support.
• Build a research programme in the field and publish scholarly work in reputable journals, as the rank’s appointment criteria require a publication record.
• Contribute to the academic life of the Department of Cyber Security and the Faculty of Science, including duties assigned by the Head of Department.
• Progress towards the Lecturer I rank, for which the same advertisement requires further years of university teaching, at least five scholarly publications in reputable journals and appropriate conference publications, with satisfactory teaching, research and service records.
• Uphold the University’s approved conditions of service, referenced in the advert as the standard for assessing equivalent qualifications.

Requirements And Qualifications

As stated in the official advertisement for the Lecturer II rank:

• A PhD in the relevant field; or
• A relevant Master’s degree, together with at least two (2) scholarly publications in reputable journals, and at least two (2) years spent as an Assistant Lecturer.
• The Curriculum Vitae must follow the order set out in the advertisement, covering: full name; post and Department/Faculty applied for; date and place of birth; state of origin and Local Government Area; nationality; home and contact addresses; functional email and GSM number; marital status where applicable; institutions attended and qualifications obtained, with dates; professional registrations; detailed employment history; present employment and rank where applicable; a detailed list of publications distinguishing journal articles, books/chapters and conference proceedings; research and supervision experience; administrative experience and community service; honours; and the names and addresses of three (3) referees, one of whom must be the applicant’s current Head of Department or immediate superior where applicable.

Salary And Benefits

Not specified by the employer. The official advertisement publishes no salary scale or figure for this post.

How To Apply

1. Read the full vacancy announcement on the University’s official website to confirm the Lecturer II requirements.
2. Prepare a typed application letter indicating the position and Department/Faculty: Lecturer II, Department of Cyber Security, Faculty of Science.
3. Prepare thirty (30) copies of your Curriculum Vitae, following the order of information in the advertisement, with photocopies of your certificates and credentials.
4. Arrange for three (3) referees’ reports to be sent directly by your referees to the Registrar, each clearly stating your name and the position applied for.
5. Enclose everything in a sealed envelope marked at the top left corner with the position and Department applied for, addressed to: The Registrar, Federal University Gusau, P.M.B. 1001, Gusau, Zamfara State, Nigeria.
6. Ensure it reaches the Office of the Registrar not later than six (6) weeks from publication (published 10 October 2026, so by 21 November 2026). Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
7. Official advert: https://www.fugusau.edu.ng/federal-university-gusau-vacancy-announcement-internal-external-advertisement-of-academic-positions-2/

Scam Warning

Application is free. Do not pay anyone. The advert describes one route only — a paper application delivered to the Registrar at P.M.B. 1001, Gusau — and names no agent, consultant or payment. Anyone asking for money to “process” or secure this appointment is running a scam.

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Our Tips For This Role

• Check which qualification route you meet: either a PhD in the relevant field, or a relevant Master’s degree with at least two scholarly publications in reputable journals and at least two years spent as an Assistant Lecturer.
• Follow the CV order in the advert exactly: the Curriculum Vitae must follow the order set out in the advertisement, from full name and post applied for through publications, research and supervision experience, to the names and addresses of three referees.
• Prepare the full paper package: a typed application letter stating Lecturer II, Department of Cyber Security, Faculty of Science, with thirty (30) copies of your Curriculum Vitae and photocopies of your certificates and credentials — there is no online portal.
• Mark and address the envelope correctly: seal everything in an envelope marked at the top left corner with the position and Department applied for, addressed to The Registrar, Federal University Gusau, P.M.B. 1001, Gusau, Zamfara State, Nigeria, and arrange for your three referees to send their reports directly to the Registrar.
• Do not miss the delivery deadline: applications must reach the Office of the Registrar not later than six weeks from publication — by 21 November 2026 — and applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

About Federal University Gusau

The Federal University Gusau is a federal government university in Gusau, the Zamfara State capital in north-west Nigeria, along the Zaria–Sokoto road. It teaches across faculties including Science, Social Sciences, Law and a College of Health Sciences, and is expanding newer programmes such as Cyber Security, Software Development and Information and Communication Technology. Its motto is “Knowledge, Innovation and Service”. The vacancy announcement is signed by the Registrar and Secretary to Council, Mrs. Nafisa Barau Suleiman, and covers academic and non-academic posts across several faculties.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the deadline for the Lecturer II (Cyber Security) application?
Applications must reach the Registrar within six weeks of publication. Published on 10 October 2026, the closing date is 21 November 2026.

What qualification do I need for Lecturer II at Federal University Gusau?
Either a PhD in the relevant field, or a relevant Master’s degree with at least two scholarly publications in reputable journals plus at least two years as an Assistant Lecturer.

How do I apply — is there an online portal?
No. It is a paper application: a typed letter with 30 copies of your CV and photocopies of credentials, in a sealed envelope marked with the position and Department, addressed to The Registrar, Federal University Gusau, P.M.B. 1001, Gusau, Zamfara State.

What salary does the post pay?
The official advertisement states no salary figure, so none is published here.

Is there an application fee?
No fee is mentioned in the advert. Application is free — do not pay anyone.

Verified on 11 November 2026 — the official advert and application link were checked on this date.

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