Obafemi Awolowo University job recruitment into Academic and Non-Academic Staff Vacancies

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Obafemi Awolowo University - Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following positions in Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife.

A. ACADEMIC POSITIONS

1.) Faculty of Environmental Design and Management

Department of Estate Management

Position:

• Lecturer I/II (CONUASS 04/03)
• Assistant Lecturer (CONUASS 02)

Area of Specialization
Surveying/Surveying and Geoinformatics

Candidates for the position of Lecturer I must possess first degree In Surveying/Surveying and Geoinformatics with PhD in the same or related/equivalent discipline with not less than three (3) years teaching experience at University level. Also, candidates must be corporate members of the Nigerian Institution of Surveyors (NIS) and must be registered by surveyors Council of Nigeria (SURCON). Evidence of research and publications in relevant peer reviewed academic journals will be an added advantage.

Candidates for the position of Lecturer II must possess first degree In Surveying/Surveying and Geoinformatlca and a Ph.D. in the same or related/equivalent discipline. In addition, candidates’ qualifications must be registrable with NIS and SURCON. Candidates with M.Sc (by research thesis) in surveying and Geoinformatics who possess registration with SURCON may be considered. Such candidates must have a minimum of two (2) years teaching experience at University level. Evidence of research and publications in relevant peer reviewed academic journals will be an added advantage.

Candidates for the position of Assistant Lecturer must possess first degree in Surveying/Surveying and Goinformatics with M.Sc (by research thesis) in the same or related/equivalent discipline. Candidates qualifications must be registrable for Ph.D. programme in the University and with SURCON. Candidates with B.Sc in Surveying/Surveying and Geoinforrnatics with a minimum of Second Class (Upper division) maybe considered but must have registered with SURCON. Experience in teaching at University level will be an added advantage.


2.) Faculty of Science
(i) Department of Chemistry
Position:

• Senior Lecturer (CONUASS 05)

Area of Specialization
Physical Chemistry
Position:

• Lecturer I/II (CONUASS 04/03)

Area of Specialization
Industrial/Applied/Physical Chemistry

Candidates for the post of Senior Lecturer must possess a PhD. in Physical Chemistry from a recognized University. In addition, the candidates should have at least 5 years of teaching and research experience In a University. There should be dear evidence of ability to supervise Postgraduate students and publications in peer-reviewed journals of high impact factor.

Candidates for the post of Lecturer I/II should possess a PhD. Degree in the specified areas of specialization above from a recognized University and must have at least two years teaching experience in the case of Lecturer I. Publications in reputable Scientific Journals will be an added advantage.

(ii) Department of Geology

Position

• Lecturer I/II (CONUASS 04/03)

Area of Specialization
Mineral exploration and Geochemistry Hydrogeology/Engineering

Candidates for the post of Lecturer I should possess a good first degree and Ph.D. degree In either Geology (Mineral Exploration and Geochemistry) or Geology (Hydrogeology/Engineering) from a recognized University with not less than three (3) years of teaching and research experience since becoming a Lecturer Ii in a University or comparable institution of higher learning. Evidence of scholarly publications in reputable journals is also required.

Candidate for the post of Lecturer II should possess a good first degree and Ph.D. degree in either Geology (Mineral Exploration and Geochemistry) or Geology (Hydrogeology/Engineering) from a recognized University. Evidence of scholarly publications in learned journals will be an advantage.


3.) College of Health Sciences

(i) Faculty of Clinical Sciences

Department of Surgery
Position:

• Lecturer I (CONUASS 04)

Area of Specialization
Otorhinolargology Surgery

Candidates for the position of Lecturer I must possess Bachelor’s degree in Medicine and Surgery (M.B.Ch.B/MBBS) and Fellowship of the West Africa College of Surgeons (FWACS) or National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria (FMCS) in relevant discipline.

(ii) Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences
Department of Physiological Sciences

Position:

• Lecturer II (CONUASSO3)
• Assistant Lecturer (CONUASS 02)

Candidates for the position of Lecturer II should possess a first degree in Physiology and a Ph.D. In the same or related/equivalent discipline; M.Sc. (by research thesis) in Physiology with publications In reputable scientific journals; MBBS or its equivalent with a distinction In Physiology and evidence of registration for M.Sc. in a recognized University.

Candidates for the position of Assistant Lecturer should possess M.Sc. (by research thesis) in Physiology with Publication in reputable scientific Journals. Avery good computer literacy, with certification will be an added advantage.


4.) Faculty of Administration

Department of International Relations

Position:

• Assistant Lecturer (CONUASS 02)

Candidates applying for the position of Assistant Lecturer must possess a Bachelor Degree (B.Sc.) in International
Relations or Political Science or History; as well as Master of Science (M.Sc.) in International Relations (by Research Thesis). Publications in reputable local and international (cognate) journals, attendance of learned conferences; as well as registration for Ph.D. in related discipline would be added advantages.

B. SENIOR NON-TEACHING POSITION

(i) Department of Geology

• Senior Assistant Technologist CONTISS 06 (N709,051-N1,073,483)

Candidates applying for the position of Senior Assistant Technologist must possess National Diploma in Geology or related field and GCE/WAEC/SSCE/NECO ‘O’ Level results with cteditin five (5) subjects including English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Physics and Chemistry.

Department of Food Science and Technology

• (ii) Technologist II: CONTISS 07 (1,064,016.90- 1,600,307.60)

Candidates for the position of Technologist II must possess HND (minimum Upper Credit) in Food Science Laboratory Technology (Microbiology option). Plus a minimum of three years’ working experience. Evidence of professional registration is required.

How to Apply
Applicants for Academic and the Senior Staff positions are required to submit 35 copies of their applications and up-to- date curriculum vitae giving the following information in order as listed below

Full Name (Surname first in capital letters).

• Post Applied for.
• Date and place of birth (attach birth certificate/sworn affidavit).
• Nationality.
• State of Origin, Senatorial District and Local Government Area (ifs Nigerian)
• Permanent Home Address.
• Current Postal Address/Including G.S.M. Telephone number.
• Mental Status. 
• Number of Children and their Ages.
• Institutions attended with dates.
• Academic/Professional qualifications and distinctions obtained with dates (attach copies of credentials).
• Work Experience with dates.
• Present Employment, Status and Salary (if any).
• Research interests and activities
• Conference/ courses attended (state titles of papers presented If any).
• Professional accomplishment.
• Publications with date.
• Service to national and international bodies.
• Extra Curricular Activities.
• Any physical challenge?
• Names and address of three(S) referees who must have been closely associated with candidate’s academic/work experience.

NOTE: (xiv) (xvii) are for candidates applying for lectureship positions only.
Candidates applying for any of the positions are advised to request their referees to forward confidential reports on them directly to the Registrar. The reports should be duly marked ‘CONFIDENTIAL’.

Applications and curriculum vitae of all interested candidates are to be forwarded to the Registrar, Obafemi Awoiowo University, Ile-Ife, “for the attention of Director of Personnel Affairs”. Candidates are also required to forward a soft copy of their application and curriculum vitae by e-mail (as an attachment) to: [email protected] within the specified period. Only the applications of candidates short- listed will be acknowledged.

Application Deadline 20th December, 2013

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