Kwara State University recruitment for Academic Staff, February 2014
Kwara State University - Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the following vacant positions in Kwara State University. Candidates will also be considered for Contract or Adjunct appointment for the posts of Senior Lecturer and above.
Such candidates must submit letters of disengagement from their previous employers along with their applications.
Computer literacy is required for all positions.
Academic Staff Positions
1.) College Of Engineering and Technology
Programmes
- Aeronautics and Astronautics Engineering (AAE)
- Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE)
- Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE)
- Materials Science and Engineering (MSE)
- Mechanical Engineering (MEE)
- Food, Agric and Biological Engineering (FAB)
Mechanical Engineering (MEE)
Vacant Positions (numbers required) - Professor (1 ) full,
- Associate Professor( 1)
- Senior Lecturer (2 ),
- Lecturer I/II (2)
- Assistant Lecturer (7)
Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE)Vacant Positions (numbers required) - Professor (1) full
- Associate Professor (l)
- Senior Lecturer (2)
- Lecturer I/II (2)
- Assistant Lecturer (7)
Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE)Vacant Positions (numbers required) - Professor(1) full,
- Associate Professor( 1),
- Senior Lecturer (2),
- Lecturer I/II (2)
- Assistant Lecturer (7)
Department: Materials Science and Engineering (MSE)
Vacant Positions (numbers required) - Associate Professor (1),
- Senior Lecturer (2),
- Lecturer I/II (2)
- Assistant Lecturer (7)
Food, Agric and Biological Engineering (FAB)
Vacant Positions (numbers required) - Professor (l) full-Professor - For each Programme,
- Associate Professor(l ),
- Senior Lecturer (2),
- Lecturer I/II (2),
- Assistant Lecturer (7),
Aeronautics and Astronautics Engineering (AAE)
Vacant Positions (numbers required)
- Associate Professor (1)
- Senior Lecturer (2)
- Lecturer I/II (2)
- Assistant Lecturer (7)
QUALIFICATIONSAssociate-Professor (CONUASS 06) - Candidates must possess a Ph.D in relevant field with a minimum of Eight (8) years for (Associate-Professor/Reader) post-doctoral cognate teaching, research and administrative experience plus at least seventeen (17) significant scholarly publications in reputable National and International outlets.
- Candidates must also show an evidence of significant research direction/supervision at the postgraduate, especially doctoral level.
Senior Lecturer (CONUASSO5)- Candidates must possess a Ph.D. in the relevant field with a minimum of six (6) years post-doctoral cognate teaching experiences plus at least twelve (12) significant scholarly publications in National and International outlets. Candidates must show an evidence of research direction or supervision at the postgraduate, especially Master Level.
Lecturer I (CONUASS 04)- Candidates must possess a good University degree with 1st Class or 2nd Class Upper Division.
- Candidates with Ph.D. must have spent a minimum of three (3) years on previous grade plus a minimum of four (4) years scholarly publications.
- Candidates without Ph.D. must have spent a minimum of five (5) years on previous grade plus a minimum of six (6) evidence of continuing research and publications. Ph.D. is, however, required.
Lecturer II (CONUASS 03)- Candidates must possess a good University degree with 1st Class or 2nd Class Upper Division.
- Candidates with Ph.D. Degree must have a minimum of three (3) refereed scholarly publications from reputable publishers since becoming Assistant Lecturer.
Assistant Lecturer (CONUASS 02)- Candidates must possess a good University degree with 1st Class or 2nd Class Upper Division.
- Candidates must also possess Master Degree in the relevant field and show a strong evidence of potentials for academic career.
- Candidates must demonstrate potentials of scholarship.
2.) College Of Information and Communication TechnologyArea Of SpecializationLibrary and Information ScienceVacant Positions- Professor,
- Associate Professor,
- Senior Lecturer,
- Lecturer I/II
Professor (CONUASS 07)- Candidates must possess a Ph.D. in relevant field with a minimum of twelve (12) years for (Professor) post-doctoral cognate teaching, research and administrative experience plus at least twenty- one (21) significant peer reviewed scholarly publications in reputable National and International outlets.
- Candidates must also show an evidence of significant research direction/supervision at the postgraduate, especially doctoral level.
Associate-Professor (CONUASS 06)- Candidates must possess a Ph.D in relevant field with a minimum of Eight (8) years for (Associate-Professor/Reader) post-doctoral cognate teaching, research and administrative experience plus at least seventeen (17) significant scholarly publications in reputable National and International outlets.
- Candidates must also show an evidence of significant research direction/supervision at the postgraduate, especially doctoral level.
Senior Lecturer (CONUASS 05)- Candidates must possess a Ph.D. in the relevant field with a minimum of six (6) years post-doctoral cognate teaching experiences plus at least twelve (12) significant scholarly publications in National and International outlets. Candidates must show an evidence of research direction or supervision at the postgraduate, especially Master Level.
Lecturer I (CONUASS 04)- Candidates must possess a good University degree with 1st Class or 2nd Class Upper Division
- Candidates with Ph.D. must have spent a minimum of three (3) years on previous grade plus a minimum of four (4) years scholarly publications.
- Candidates without Ph.D must have spent a minimum of five (5)years on previous grade plus a minimum of six (6) evidence of continuing research and publications. Ph.D. is, however, required.
Lecturer II (CONUASS 03)- Candidates must possess a good University degree with 1st Class or 2nd Class Upper Division.
- Candidates with Ph.D Degree must have a minimum of three (3) refereed scholarly publications from repute publishers since becoming Assistant Lecturer.
Method of ApplicationInterested candidates should forward 15 copies each of their applications, photocopies of their credentials and current Curriculum Vitae which should contain the following:
- Full names (Surname Last in Block Letters)
- Post Applied for
- Marital Status
- Number of Children and their ages
- Place of Birth
- Nationality and State of Origin (if Nigerian)
- Local Government Area
- Contact address
- Permanent Home address
- GSM Numbers and e-mail address
- Institution(s) attended with dates
- Academic and Professional qualifications with dates
- Work Experience with dates
- Number of Publications
- Present Employment status, salary and employer
- Extra Curricula activities
- Names and Addresses of three (3) referees (two of whom must be professionals or authorities in relevant fields) who must be requested by the applicants to forward Confidential Reports on them directly to the Registrar, indicating the post applied for.
All applications should be addressed to:
The Registrar,
Kwara State University,
Malete,
P.M.B 1530, Ilorin.Kwara StateThe post applied for should be indicated in the left hand corner of the sealed envelope containing the application.Only the applications of shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.
Application Deadline 11th March, 2014