Fountain University recruitment into Academic and Non-Academic Staff Vacancies, October 2014

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Fountain University, Osogbo invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the following vacant positions in the University.


ACADEMIC STAFF
1.) Professor
2.) Associate Professor / Reader
3.) Senior Lecturer

A.) College of Natural and Applied Sciences {CONAS}

i.) Department of Mathematical & Computer Science

• Computer Science

ii.) Department of Chemical Science

• Chemistry
• Biochemistry

iii.) Department of Physics, Electronics & Earth Sciences

• Engineering Physics
• Material Physics &
• Electronics Physics

iv.) Department of Biological Science

• Microbiology

B.) College of Management and Social Sciences {COMAS}

i.) Department of Economics & Financial Studies

• Accounting
• Banking and Finance
• Business Administration
• Economics

ii.) Department of Psychology & Sociology

• Sociology
• Criminology

iii.) Department of Political Science & Industrial Relations

• Political Sciences
• Pubic Administrator

Qualifications and Experience Required for the Various Positions
Computer literacy is required for all positions while relevant Professional qualification (like ICAN, ACCA for Accounting Programme) would be an added advantage for various vacant positions.

i.) Professor/ Associate Professor (FUASS 07):

• Candidate must possess P.hD from recognized institutions, with minimum of 9/10 years teaching experience.
• Candidates must have a strong record of publications in relevant and reputable national and international academic journals and other publishing outlets.
• In addition, candidates must also possess some measure of experience in administration of academic Units and University Governance.

ii.) Senior Lecturer (FUASS 05):

• Candidates must possess the above qualification and must have had at least 6 years University full-time teaching and research experience with ability to initiate and supervise research projects.
• Administrative experience will be an advantage.
• Successful applicants must be able to give academic and professional leadership in the chosen discipline.

NON ACADEMIC

A. Registry

i.) Senior Assistant/Registrar (FUNTISS 11)

• Applicants must possess a good honours degree from any Humanities or Social Science discipline or other relevant discipline from recognized University and must be a qualified Member of a recognized relevant professional body(ies) with at least 9 years of University administrative experience.
• In addition, applicants must be computer literate and have ability to use computer software and ability to handle administrative relevant issues.

ii.) Administrative Officer (FUNTISS 07):

• Applicants must possess a good Honours Degree from any Humanities or Social Science discipline or other relevant discipline from a recognized University.
• In addition, applicants must be Computer literate and  have ability to use computer software and ability to handles administrative related issues.

B. Library

i.) Principal Liberian (FUASS 05)

• Applicants must possess a good honours Degree plus a Master's in Library Science from a recognized University.
• In addition, applicants must have at least 9 (Nine) years of post qualification cognate experience and a good record of publications in reputable journals; must be Computer literate and have a good understanding of Information and Communication Technology as applicable to Library services.

Salary and Other Conditions of Service
Salary, conditions of services and Pension Packages are as obtained in Federal University System generally.

Application Closing Date
17th November, 2014

How To Apply
All applicants for various vacant positions are required to submit a set of their credentials and fifteen (15) copies of their online printed application giving the following in the order listed below:

• Full Name:
• Post Desired and Department:
• Date of Birth:
• Place of Birth and State of Origin:
• Sex:
• Nationality:
• Permanent Home Address:
• Currant Postal Address:
• Cell Phone Number:
• E mail Address:
• Marital Status:
• Number of Children with Names and Ages:
• Institution Attended (with dates):
• Pure Academic Qualification (with dates):
• Professional Qualification (with dates)
• Scholarship and Prizes at University Secondary or Technical Level only starting with the latest
• Training Programme Attended (period of Training and College describe courses taken starting with the latest
• Honours, Distinction and Membership of Learned Professional Societies (starting with the latest)
• Working Experience (General and Specific Experiences starting with the latest)
• Research Interests or Commissioned Projects.
  • Completed starting with latest)
  • In progress (list)
• List of Publication with Details of title Publishers or journals dates and pages where applicable)
• Major Conferences and Workshop attended with paper read (starting with the latest)
• Information and Fellowship Master's Project include the following (starting with the latest)
  • Title of Thesis
  • Name of Student
  • Date/Year of Commencement
  • Completed/Ongoing (Anticipated date of Completion)
  • Sole/Collaborative Supervisor
• Details of Administrative Experiences
• Teaching Experience
• Service to the community (with status and Date)
• Present Employment, Status, Salary and Employer
• Extra Curricular Activities
• Names and Addresses of three Referees (two of whom must be professionals or authorities in relevant fields) it is the duty of the candidate to inform the referees to forward their confidential report to the Registrar

All applications for the various vacant positions are to be forwarded to:

The Registrar,
Fountain University, Osogobo,
P.M.B. 4491,
Osogobo, Osun State.

Note: Only short listed candidates will be acknowledged.

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