THOMAS ADEWUMI UNIVERSITY ANNOUNCES ACADEMIC JOB VACANCIES

The Management of Thomas Adewumi University (TAU), Oko, Kwara State, has formally ratified a targeted recruitment exercise to expand its faculty within the Department of Criminology, Intelligence, and Security Studies. As a premier private institution committed to “Academic Excellence and Human Development,” TAU is seeking to attract high-caliber scholars and practitioners capable of preparing the next generation of security experts for Nigeria’s evolving intelligence landscape.

This recruitment drive is a strategic response to the increasing demand for professionalized security education, blending theoretical criminology with practical intelligence gathering and modern security management.

ACADEMIC VACANCIES AND RANK CLASSIFICATION

The university is inviting applications for three distinct academic ranks. Candidates will be placed according to their years of teaching experience, research output (publications), and professional certifications in the security sector.

DEPARTMENTAL FOCUS: CRIMINOLOGY, INTELLIGENCE, AND SECURITY

Successful candidates will be expected to contribute to a curriculum that integrates traditional sociology with advanced technical security protocols. The department emphasizes:

• Criminal Justice Systems: Analyzing the legal and institutional frameworks of crime prevention.

• Intelligence Analysis: Training students in strategic data gathering, surveillance, and threat assessment.

• Cyber-Security & Forensic Science: Utilizing technology to solve modern crimes and protect digital infrastructure.

• National Security Policy: Developing strategies to counter insurgency, communal conflicts, and organized crime.

MANDATORY APPLICATION PROTOCOLS

In line with TAU’s technology-driven administrative model, all applications must be processed through the central digital portal. Physical or paper submissions at the Oko campus are generally discouraged to ensure a transparent and trackable shortlisting process.

Steps to Apply:

1. Access the Portal: Visit the official career site at .

2. Profile Creation: Create a candidate profile and upload a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) that highlights your academic trajectory and professional memberships (e.g., ICPS, ASIS, or similar bodies).

3. Document Upload: Ensure your scanned degree certificates and a “Statement of Research Interest” are attached.

4. Deadline: All applications must be successfully transmitted on or before April 3, 2026.

CONTACT AND ENQUIRY CHANNELS

For candidates requiring technical assistance with the portal or clarification on the TAUASS salary structure, the university has provided dedicated support channels:

• Direct Phone Support: 08034920436

• Official Email: [email protected]

CONCLUSION: JOINING A WORLD-CLASS FACULTY IN OKO

Thomas Adewumi University offers a serene and technologically advanced environment for academic growth. By joining the Criminology, Intelligence, and Security Studies team, you will be part of an institution that prioritizes innovation and the safety of the Nigerian state through education.