Lecturer I (Artificial Intelligence) at Federal University Dutse – Dutse, Nigeria

Item	Details
Company	Federal University Dutse
Location	Dutse, Jigawa State
Employment Type	Full-Time, Academic Staff (Faculty of Computing)
Salary	Not specified by the employer
Qualification	Ph.D. in a Relevant Field, Or A Master’s Degree With The Required Publications And Experience
Experience	3 years post-qualification experience (Ph.D. route), or 5 years of cognate experience (Master’s route)
Application Deadline	23 November 2026
Number of Openings	Not specified

About This Opportunity

Federal University Dutse is recruiting a Lecturer I in Artificial Intelligence for its Faculty of Computing, under a vacancy advertisement published in the university’s Official Weekly Newsletter, Volume 4, No. 135, dated 9 November 2026 and signed by the Registrar, Abubakar Mijinyawa. The Faculty of Computing runs programmes that include Artificial Intelligence, Data Science and Information Systems, and this appointment is part of a wider academic and non-teaching recruitment exercise across five faculties of the university. The Lecturer I rank is a mid-level academic position for scholars who already hold a doctorate with a publication record, or a Master’s degree backed by a longer publication and experience record. Applications are submitted online only, through the university’s own careers portal, and the window is short: the advertisement closes two weeks after publication, on 23 November 2026. Candidates must also hold a first degree of at least Second Class Lower standard, in addition to their postgraduate qualifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and, where assigned, postgraduate courses in Artificial Intelligence and related computing subjects, including areas such as machine learning, data science and intelligent systems within the Faculty of Computing’s programmes.
• Prepare course materials, lectures, practical sessions and assessments, and mark examinations and coursework in line with the university’s academic regulations.
• Supervise undergraduate student projects and support the research work of students in computing and artificial intelligence topics.
• Carry out original research in artificial intelligence and publish the results in reputable scholarly journals, building the publication record expected of the Lecturer I rank.
• Take part in curriculum development and review for the faculty’s computing programmes, keeping course content current with developments in the field.
• Provide academic advising and mentorship to students, including guidance on study, research direction and career development.
• Serve on departmental, faculty and university committees and take part in accreditation and quality-assurance activities when assigned.
• Participate in the university’s community service and outreach activities, consistent with its mission of service to Jigawa State, Nigeria and the wider world.

Requirements And Qualifications

Candidates must meet one of the following two routes, as stated in the advertisement:

• Ph.D. route: A Ph.D. in a relevant field, with at least five (5) publications and at least three (3) years of post-qualification experience.
• Master’s route: A Master’s degree in a relevant field, with seven (7) publications and five (5) years of cognate experience.

Additional Requirements:

• For all academic positions other than Graduate Assistant, a candidate must hold a minimum of a Second Class Lower first degree, apart from the postgraduate degree or degrees held.
• The university’s note on equivalence states that where a Ph.D. or its equivalent is required, the equivalent refers to a medical postgraduate fellowship such as FWCP or FMCP, where applicable.
• The appointment is in Artificial Intelligence, in the Faculty of Computing, so the candidate’s degrees, publications and experience should be in artificial intelligence, computer science or a closely related computing discipline.
• Only shortlisted candidates are expected to proceed to the next stage of the exercise.

Salary And Benefits

Not specified by the employer. The official advertisement and the university’s careers portal publish no salary figure or salary scale for this position. Conditions of service are as applicable to academic staff of the university.

How To Apply

1. Read the vacancy advertisement and confirm that you meet the Lecturer I requirement through either the Ph.D. route or the Master’s route.
2. Prepare your application and supporting documents, making your publications and post-qualification experience clear.
3. Open the university’s official careers portal at careers.fud.edu.ng and select the Lecturer I position.
4. Complete the online application through the portal, addressed to the Registrar as directed in the advertisement.
5. Submit before the closing date of 23 November 2026 — two weeks from the 9 November 2026 publication date of the advertisement.
6. Application is free. Do not pay anyone.
7. Apply here: https://careers.fud.edu.ng/

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Our Tips For This Role

• State clearly which route you qualify under: Ph.D. with at least five publications and three years of post-qualification experience, or a Master’s degree with seven publications and five years of cognate experience — list the publications so the count can be checked.
• Do not overlook the first-degree rule: for this post you must also hold a first degree of at least Second Class Lower standard, in addition to your postgraduate qualifications.
• Keep your degrees, publications and experience focused on artificial intelligence, computer science or a closely related computing discipline, as the appointment is in Artificial Intelligence in the Faculty of Computing.
• Apply online only through the university’s careers portal, addressed to the Registrar as directed, and submit before the closing date of 23 November 2026.

About Federal University Dutse

Federal University Dutse received its charter from the Federal Government of Nigeria on 9 February 2011.
It is located in Dutse, the capital of Jigawa State, and draws strength from its setting in the North-West.
The university was established to advance teaching, research and service with relevance to Jigawa State, Nigeria and the wider world.
It describes its ambition as becoming a teaching and research-intensive, technologically driven institution.
The university promotes diversity and academic excellence, and continues to expand its programmes across several faculties.
Its Faculties in the current exercise include Computing, Education, Basic Medical Sciences, Life Sciences and Physical Sciences.
Recruitment is conducted through the university’s own online careers portal.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the deadline for this job?
23 November 2026. The advertisement, published on 9 November 2026, states that applications close two weeks from the date of publication.

What qualification do I need?
Either a Ph.D. with at least five publications and three years of post-qualification experience, or a Master’s degree with seven publications and five years of cognate experience. A first degree of at least Second Class Lower standard is also required.

Where is the job located?
In the Faculty of Computing at Federal University Dutse, in Dutse, Jigawa State.

How much is the salary?
Not specified by the employer. No salary figure or scale is published in the advertisement or on the careers portal.

How do I apply?
Online only, through the university’s official careers portal at careers.fud.edu.ng. Application is free. Do not pay anyone.

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