The Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) is a higher education institution engaged in imparting knowledge, skills and learning to students using specialized facilities and a multi-disciplinary approach. It is a centre of excellence for serious innovative research and development for the aerospace, aeronautical, aviation and allied industries/disciplines.

Academic Programmes

Candidates seeking employment at AFIT should possess appropriate skill levels in aerospace/aeronautical engineering, electrical/electronics engineering, communication engineering, mechanical engineering, civil engineering and Non Destructive Testing. The qualifications must be in disciplines consistent with the programmes undertaken at the Institute and possession of an aircraft maintenance engineers' license will be an added advantage.

AFIT is recruiting for the following positions below:

Location: Kaduna, NG

A) Other Academic Staff
The existing vacancies for other academic staff at AFIT include positions for the Director of Research and Development (DR&D), Chief Technologist, Assistant Chief Technologist, Principal Technologist, Senior Technologist, Technologist I and Technologist II. The qualifications and requirements for the various vacant positions are detailed below:

1.) Director of Research and Development

Requirements

•     Minimum of a higher degree such as doctorate or its equivalent.
•     He/she should demonstrate evidence for leadership in administrative responsibilities.
•     He/she should have strong potential to attract significant research income.
•     He/she should show evidence of consultancy activities. Candidates' experience in working with interdisciplinary groups is an added advantage.
•     Minimum of 8 years of teaching, research and/or professional experience in a university or an institution of university status or a comparable institution.
•     He/she should show evidence of scholarly publications in reputable journals and conferences.
•     He/she should have a research track record and also demonstrate evidence of supervision of research work of scholars up to doctorate level.
•     He/she should demonstrate strong potential for research and scholarly activities.
•     Membership of international professional associations.

Remuneration

•     CONPCASS 14 - N3,628,872 - 4,707,288 PA.

2.) Chief Technologist

Requirements

•     Minimum of higher degree such as M.Sc or its equivalent.
•     He/she should demonstrate evidence for leadership in administration responsibilities.
•     Any additional relevant qualification will be an added advantage.
•     Minimum of 15 years cognate working experience.
•     Fellowship of an appropriate body such as the Nigerian Institute of Science and Technology or the Institute of Science and Technology.

Remuneration

•     CONPCASS 13 - N2,878,272 - 3,836,808 PA.

3.) Assistant Chief Technologist

Requirements

•     Minimum of higher degree such as M.Sc or its equivalent.
•     He/she should demonstrate evidence for leadership in administration responsibilities.
•     Any additional relevant qualification will be an added advantage.
•     Minimum of 10 years cognate working experience.
•     Fellowship of an appropriate body such as the Nigerian Institute of Science and Technology or the Institute of Science and Technology.

Remuneration

•     CONPCASS 12 - N2,130,168 - 2,989,464 PA.

4.) Principal Technologist

Requirements

•     Minimum of higher degree such as M.Sc or its equivalent.
•     He/she should demonstrate evidence for leadership in administration responsibilities.
•     Any additional relevant qualification will be an added advantage.
•     Minimum of 7 years cognate working experience.
•     Fellowship of an appropriate body such as the Nigerian Institute of Science and Technology or the Institute of Science and Technology.

Remuneration

•     CONPCASS 11 - N1,927,668 - 2,726,028 PA.

5.) Senior Technologist

Requirements

•     Minimum of higher degree such as M.Sc or its equivalent.
•     Any additional relevant qualification will be an added advantage.
•     Not less than 5 years cognate working experience.
•     Membership of an appropriate body such as the Nigerian Institute of Science and Technology or the Institute of Science and Technology.

Remuneration

•     CONPCASS 09 - N1,528,080 - 2,233,524 PA.

6.) Technologist I / Technologist II

Requirements

•     Minimum of higher degree such as B.Sc, HND or its equivalent.
•     Any additional relevant qualification will be an added advantage.
•     Candidates for the post of Technologist II must not have less than 2 years cognate working experience.
•     Membership of an appropriate body such as the Nigerian Institute of Science and Technology or the Institute of Science and Technology.

Remuneration

•     CONPCASS 08/07 - N1,319,880 - N1,962,672 / N1,136,628 - N1,741,464 PA.

B.) Teaching Staff
The existing vacancies for teaching staff at the Institute include positions for Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I, Lecturer II and Assistant Lecturer. The qualifications and requirements for the various vacant positions are detailed below:

7.) Senior Lecturer

Requirements

•     Minimum of a higher degree such as doctorate or its equivalent.
•     He/she should demonstrate evidence for leadership in administrative responsibilities.
•     He/she should show evidence of consultancy activities.
•     Candidates' experience in working with interdisciplinary groups is an added advantage.
•      Minimum of 8 years of teaching, research and/or professional experience in a university or an institution of university status or a comparable institution.
•     He/she should show evidence of scholarly publications in reputable journals and conferences.
•     He/she should have a research track record and also demonstrate evidence of supervision of research work of scholars up to doctorate level.
•     He/she should demonstrate strong potential for research and scholarly activities.
•     Membership of international professional associations.

Remuneration

•     CONPCASS 11 - N1,927,668-2,726,028 PA.

8.) Lecturer I

Requirements

•     Minimum of a higher degree such as doctorate or its equivalent.
•     Minimum of 6 years of teaching, research and/or professional experience in a university or an institution of university status or a comparable institution.
•     He/she should show evidence of scholarly publications in reputable journals and conferences.
•     He/she should have a research track record and also demonstrate evidence of supervision of research work of scholars up to masters degree level.
•     He/she should demonstrate strong potential for research and scholarly activities.
•     Membership of international professional associations.
•     He/she should show evidence of consultancy activities. Candidates'experience in working with interdisciplinary groups is an added advantage.
•     Any additional teaching qualification will be an added advantage.

Remuneration

•     CONPCASS 08 - N1,319,880 - 1,962,552 PA.

9.) Lecturer II

Requirements

•     Minimum of a higher degree such as doctorate or its equivalent.
•     Membership of international professional associations.
•     He/she should show evidence of consultancy activities. Candidates' experience in working with interdisciplinary groups is an added advantage.
•     Any additional teaching qualification will be an added advantage.
•     Minimum of 4 years of teaching, research and/or professional experience in a university or an institution of university status or a comparable institution.
•     He/she should show evidence of scholarly publications in reputable journals and conferences.
•     He/she should have a research track record and also demonstrate evidence of supervision of research work of scholars at undergraduate level.
•     He/she should demonstrate potential for research and scholarly activities.

Remuneration

•     CONPCASS 07 - N1,136,628 - 1,741,464 PA.

10.) Assistant Lecturer

Requirements

•     Minimum of masters degree in relevant areas.
•     He/she should demonstrate potential for research and scholarly activities.
•     Minimum of 3 years of teaching, research and/or professional experience in a university or an institution of university status or a comparable institution.
•     He/she should show evidence of scholarly publications in reputable journals and conferences.

Remuneration

•     CONPCASS 06 - N960,000.00 - 1,440,000.00 PA.

Application DEADLINE: 24th May, 2013

Method of Application
1.) Candidates should forward eight (8) copies of the following documents:

a) Word-processed applications;
b) Detailed Curriculum Vitae; and
c) Copies of credentials to the Registrar of the Institute by post or hand delivery.

2.) The Curriculum Vitae should, among other information include the following, in this order:

a) Position applied for
b) Full name (surname first in capital letters);
c) Place and date of birth;
d) Nationality;
e) State of origin & local government area;
f) Religion;
g) Permanent home address;
h) Present postal address/telephone number(s)/e-mail address;
i) Marital status;
j) Number and ages of children (if any);
k) Educational institutions attended with dates;
l) Academic qualifications obtained with dates;
m) Professional qualifications obtained with dates;
n) Working experience including full details of former and present post(s), and pay grade levels history;
o) Full details of teaching and research experience and service to the nation and immediate community where applicable;
p) List of publications where applicable;
q) Honours/distinctions;
r) Extra curricular activities;
s) Names and addresses of 3 referees.

3.) Candidates' submissions should be forwarded in an envelope which should have the position applied for clearly indicated on its left-hand corner.

4.) Candidates should also request their 3 referees to send reports on them, under confidential cover, direct to the Registrar of the Air Force Institute of Technology. The referees should also be informed to indicate the names of their candidates and the positions and departments applied for.

5.) Hard copies of the applications and supporting documents must reach the Air Force Institute of Technology via the address stipulated below:

The Registrar
Air Force Institute of Technology
PMB 2104
Nigerian Air Force Base
Kaduna.

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Note:

•     It is imperative for interested candidates to adhere to the following points:
•     All candidates must possess NYSC Discharge Certificate, Exemption Certificate or Certificate of Exclusion where applicable.
•     Salaries, allowances and other conditions of service attached to the various positions are the same as approved for federal universities and polytechnics in Nigeria.
•     Candidates who are awaiting results may not be considered and need not apply.
•     Computer literacy is required for all advertised positions.
•     Only candidates who submit both hard copies of their applications and supporting documents will be considered.