She joined the Department of English and Literature shortly after her MA in Literature in English in 1998 as an Assistant lecturer and has risen to the position of Lecturer 1. She has taught literature and English language courses in the Department. She specialises in prose fiction and oral literature. She is registered for the MPhil/PhD degree and research is oral literature. Mrs Jamgbadi has served the department and faculty in many capacities.
She is married to Mr Alaba Elliott Jamgbadi (SLA) who has had career experiences in journalism, public relations and legislative services. They are blessed with children. Mrs Jamgbadi is a member of many academic associations, including Literary Society of Nigeria and Nigeria English Studies Association.  She is a Lady of the Knights of St Paul (KSP).