The Federal University of Transportation, Daura, is a specialized institution established by the Federal Government of Nigeria and located in Daura, Katsina State, Nigeria. The University is committed to becoming a global center of excellence in transportation education, research, and innovation, driving sustainable development and technological advancement. The Federal University of Transportation Daura offers fourteen (14) specialized programmes in transportation under its two faculties and nine academic departments.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:
Job Title: Associate Professor (Transport Management)
Location: Daura, Katsina
Faculty: Transportation Management
Department: Transport and Ports Management
Requirements
- A PhD in a relevant specialization and either an Associate Professor or has been a Senior Lecturer for at least three (3) years.
- At least 8 years of teaching, research, and professional experience in a university or comparable institution.
- A significant record of scholarly publications in reputable journals.
- Demonstrated capacity for research and leadership in academic activities.
Some Areas of Critical Need:
- Railway Track Design and Maintenance
- Rolling Stock Engineering
- Signaling and Telecommunications Systems
- Geotechnical Engineering for Railways
- Railway Operations and Safety Management
- Intelligent Transport Systems
- Big Data Analytics in Transportation
- Transport Cybersecurity
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for Transport
- AI Applications in Smart Mobility
- Marine Transport and Port Management
- Aviation Management and Safety
- Ship Design and Maintenance
- Airport Operations and Logistics
- Transport Economics and Financing
- Sustainable Transport Policy and Planning
- Public-Private Partnerships in Transport Development
- Governance and Regulation of Transport Systems
- Green Mobility and Electric Vehicles
- Environmental Impact Assessment for Transport Projects
- Renewable Energy Solutions for Transportation
- E-commerce and Last-Mile Delivery Systems
- Ticketing
- Terminal Management etc.
Salary Scale
CONUASS 06.
Application Closing Date
28th February, 2025.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit:
- Three (3) copies of their detailed Curriculum Vitae including:
- Personal details
- Academic qualifications
- Work experience, and list of publications with credentials attached to each
- Names and contact details of three referees (at least one should be an academic referee).
- Evidence of previous work experience and contributions to research or practice in the field.
Applications should be addressed to:
The Registrar,
Federal University of Transportation Daura,
P.M.B 1050,
Daura, Katsina State,
Nigeria.
Additionally, an electronic copy of the Application and CV in PDF should be sent to registrar@futd.edu.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.
Note: We are an equal-opportunity employer and strongly encourage applications from qualified candidates of diverse backgrounds, including women and individuals from all over Africa and beyond.