Gombe State University (GSU), founded in 2004, is a public institution offering over 60 undergraduate and 97 postgraduate programnes across multiple faculties, including the College of Medical Sciences. The University is dedicated to academic excellence, innovative research, and community service.
Recently, GSU established a Faculty of Agriculture in collaboration with Michigan State University, USA. Bult on the Land-grant University Philosophy, this faculty aspires to be a Centre of Excellence in climate-smart agriculture, agribusiness, and agricultural technology, driving agricultural development in Gombe State and beyond.
Gombe State University is inviting applications from interested and qualified candidates to fill the following vacancies:
Academic Vacancies
1.Lecturer ll (Animal Science)
2. Lecturer ll (Forestry and Wildlife)
3. Lecturer ll (Agricultural Economics)
4. Lecturer ll (Crop Science)
5. Lecturer ll (Agricultural Extension and Rural Development)
6. Lecturer ll (Soil Science)
7. Lecturer ll (Fisheries and Aquaculture)
8. Lecturer ll (Horticulture and Landscape Management)
Requirements:
- Candidates should posses a Ph.D or Master's Degree with research potential. MSC holders require at least five Publications.
9. Lecturer 1 (Soil Science)
10. Lecturer 1 ( Fisheries and Aquaculture)
11. Lecturer 1 (Horticulture and Landscape Management)
12. Lecturer 1 ( Animal Science)
13. Lecturer 1 (Crop Science)
14. Lecturer 1 ( Agricultural Economics)
15. Lecturer 1 (Agricultural Extension and Rural Development)
16. Lecturer 1 (Forestry and Wildlife)
Requirements:
- Ph.D Degree in relevant discipline.
- Minimum of three years as Lecturer ll or equivalent.
- 3-6 years teaching experience with at least 12 publication points
17. Assistant Lecturer ( Forestry and Wildlife)
18. Assistant lecturer ( Fisheries and Aquaculture)
19. Assistant Lecturer (Soil Science)
20. Assistant Lecturer ( Agricultural Economics)
21. Assistant Lecturer ( Agricultural Extension and Rural Development)
22. Assistant Lecturer (Crop Science)
23. Assistant Lecturer (Horticulture and Landscape Management)
Requirements:
- Candidates should possess a Master's Degree in a relevant field with demonstrated research potential.
24. Graduate Assistant (Forestry and Wildlife)
25. Graduate Assistant (Animal Science)
26. Graduate Assistant (Crop Science)
27. Graduate Assistant (Agricultural Economics (
28. Graduate Assistant (Fisheries and Aquaculture)
29. Graduate Assistant (Agricultural Extension and Rural Development)
30. Graduate Assistant (Soil Science)
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of Second Class Upper Division.
31. Senior Lecturer (Soil Science)
32. Senior Lecturer (Crop Science)
33. Senior Lecturer (Horticulture and Landscape Management)
34.Senior Lecturer (Agricultural Extension and Rural Development)
35. Senior Lecturer (Animal Science)
36. Senior Lecturer (Forestry and Wildlife)
37. Senior Lecturer (Fisheries and Aquaculture)
38. Senior Lecturer (Agricultural Economics)
Requirements:
- Ph.D Degree in a relevant discipline.
- Minimum of three years as Lecturer 1 or equivalent.
- 7-9 years of teaching experience with at least 35 publications.
39. Reader (Crop Science)
40. Reader (Agricultural Extension and Rural Development)
41. Reader (Agricultural Economics)
42. Reader (Soil Science)
43. Reader (Fisheries and Aquaculture)
44. Reader (Forestry and Wildlife)
45. Reader (Horticulture and Landscape Management)
Requirements:
- Ph.D in relevant discipline.
- 10-12 years of teaching/research experience.
- Minimum of three years as Senior Lecturer
- At least 60 publication points, evidence of postgraduate supervision.
46. Professor (Soil Science)
47. Professor (Fisheries and Aquaculture)
Requirements:
- Ph.D in a relevant discipline.
- Minimum of three years as Reader.
- 12-15 years of teaching/research experience
- At least 70 publication points, evidence of postgraduate supervision and academic leadership.
Non-Academic Vacancies
Job Title: Farm Officer
Location: Tudun - Wada, Gombe
Requirements
- ND / HND / B.Agric / B.Agric Tech in relevant disciplines with registration in appropriate professional bodies.
- Relevant practical experience would be an added advantage.
Job Title: Field Assistant
Location: Tudun - Wada, Gombe
Requirements
- ND / HND / B.Agric / B.Agric Tech in relevant disciplines with registration in appropriate professional bodies.
- Relevant practical experience would be an added advantage.
Job Title: Technician
Location: Tudun - Wada, Gombe
Requirements
- ND / HND / B.Agric / B.Agric Tech in relevant disciplines with registration in appropriate professional bodies.
- Relevant practical experience would be an added advantage.
Job Title: Laboratory Technologist
Location: Tudun - Wada, Gombe
Requirements
- ND / HND / B.Agric / B.Agric Tech in relevant disciplines with registration in appropriate professional bodies.
- Relevant practical experience would be an added advantage.
General Requirements For All Candidates:
- ICT proficiency
- Strong academic/professional qualifications relevant to the role applied for.
- Capacity for innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Commitment to advancing Agricultural education, research and engagement.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their Applications which should include the following below:
- Application Letter
- Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV
- Copies of credentials
- List of publications (where applicable)
- Names and addresses of three referees.
All Applications should be addressed to the "Registrar, Gombe State University, Gombe State" and submitted via email to: [email protected]. Applicant must clearly indicate the department they are applying to in the subject line of the email.
Application Deadline: May 8th, 2026
