Obafemi Awolowo University recruitment, January 2016


The Obafemi Awolowo University is a comprehensive public institution established in 1962 as The University of Ife. The University is situated on a vast expanse of land totaling 11,861 hectares in Ile-Ife, Osun State, southwest of Nigeria.


Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the positions below:


Job Title: Graduate Assistant - CONUASS 1

Location: Ile Ife
Faculty: Technology
Department: Chemical Engineering
Area of Specialization: Energy, Thermodynamics and Process Development

Qualifications

  • Candidates applying for the position of Graduate Assistant must possess a B.Sc (Honours) Degree in Chemical Engineering with a minimum of Second Class (Honour) Upper Division and an M.Sc degree in Chemical Engineering in view.
    Attendance of learned conferences would be added advantage.


Job Title: Graduate Assistant - CONUASS 1

Location: Ile Ife
Faculty: Technology
Department: Chemical Engineering
Area of Specialization: Transport /Separation Process

Qualifications
  • Candidates applying for the position of Graduate Assistant must possess a B.Sc (Honours) Degree in Chemical Engineering with a minimum of Second Class (Honour) Upper Division and an M.Sc degree in Chemical Engineering in view.
    Attendance of learned conferences would be added advantage.

Job Title: Lecturer II - CONUASS 3

Location: Ile Ife
Faculty: Education
Department: Education Technology and Library Science
Area of Specialization: Education Technology

Qualifications
  • Candidate applying for the position of Lecturer II must possess a Ph.D. Degree in Educational Technology in reputable university or in a similar institution.
  • However holders of research Master’s degree in Educational Technology who are atan advanced stage in their doctoral programme are also eligible.
  • Such candidates must have a minimum of three (3) years post master’s teaching and research experience in a university or a similar institution.
  • Evidence of scholarly publications in reputable journals would be added advantage.


Job Title: Assistant Lecturer - CONUASS 2

Location: Ile Ife
Faculty: Education
Department: Education Technology and Library Science
Area of Specialization: Education Technology

Qualifications
  • Candidate applying for the position of Assistant Lecturer must possess BA. Ed., B.Sc. Ed. or B.Ed. Degrees with a minimum of Second Class (Lower Division) and Master of Arts Degree with thesis in Educational Technology with at least 60% average in coursework obtained from a reputable university Publications in reputable journals, attendance at learned conferences and evidence of registration for Ph.D. would be added advantage.


Job Title: Graduate Assistant - CONUASS 1

Location: Ile Ife
Faculty: Technology
Department: Chemical Engineering
Area of Specialization: Petroleum/Petrochemical Engineering

Qualifications
  • Candidates applying for the position of Graduate Assistant must possess a B.Sc (Honours) Degree in Chemical Engineering with a minimum of Second Class (Honour) Upper Division and an M.Sc degree in Chemical Engineering in view.
    Attendance of learned conferences would be added advantage.

Job Title: Assistant Lecturer - CONUASS 2

Location: Ile Ife
Faculty: Technology
Department: Electronics and Electrical Engineering
Area of Specialization: Power Engineering or Communications Option

Qualifications
  • Candidate applying for the position of Assistant Lecturer must possess M.Sc. (with a weighted average of no less than 60) in Electronic and Electrical Engineering with specialization in Power Engineering or Communication option from a reputable University.
  • The candidate must be willing to register for further postgraduate study in a reputable Nigerian University.

Job Title: Assistant Lecturer - CONUASS 2

Location: Ile Ife
Faculty: Arts
Department: Religious Studies
Area of Specialization: Sociology of Religion

Qualifications
  • Candidate applying for the position of Assistant Lecturer should possess B.A. Religious Studies (Single or Combined Honours) with a minimum of Second Class (Honours) Division from the Obafemi Awolowo University or any other reputable university; and M.A. Religious Studies (with Research) in relevant field of application (that is, African Indigenous Religion or Sociology of Religion) with a PhD grade from the Obafemi Awolowo University or any other reputable university.
  • In addition, applicants are expected to be registered as Postgraduate students of Obafenii Awolowo University or any other reputable university Nigerian applicants must possess NYSC Discharge Certificate.
  • Evidence of academic/research publications will be an advantage.

Job Title: Assistant Lecturer - CONUASS 2

Location: Ile Ife
Faculty: Sciences
Department: Physics and Engineering Physics
Area of Specialization: Geophysics

Qualifications
  • Candidate applying for the position of Assistant Lecturer should possess a Bachelor Degree (B.Sc) in Physics as well as Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Physics (By Research Thesis) from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife or any equivalent from a reputably recognized institution.
  • Publication in reputable local and international journals/newspapers as well as registration for PhD/M.Phil in Physics are added advantages.


Job Title: Assistant Lecturer - CONUASS 2

Location: Ile Ife
Faculty: Sciences
Department: Physics and Engineering Physics
Area of Specialization: Nuclear Physics

Qualifications
  • Candidate applying for the position of Assistant Lecturer should possess a Bachelor Degree (B.Sc) in Physics as well as Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Physics (By Research Thesis) from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife or any equivalent from a reputably recognized institution.
  • Publication in reputable local and international journals/newspapers as well as registration for PhD/M.Phil in Physics are added advantages.


Job Title: Assistant Lecturer - CONUASS2

Location: Ile Ife
Faculty: Arts
Department: Religious Studies
Area of Specialization: African Indigenous Religion

Qualifications
  • Candidate applying for the position of Assistant Lecturer should possess B.A. Religious Studies (Single or Combined Honours) with a minimum of Second Class (Honours) Division from the Obafemi Awolowo University or any other reputable university; and M.A. Religious Studies (with Research) in relevant field of application (that is, African Indigenous Religion or Sociology of Religion) with a PhD grade from the Obafemi Awolowo University or any other reputable university.
  • In addition, applicants are expected to be registered as Postgraduate students of Obafenii Awolowo University or any other reputable university Nigerian applicants must possess NYSC Discharge Certificate.
  • Evidence of academic/research publications will be an advantage.


 Job Title: Assistant Lecturer - CONUASS 2

Location: Ile Ife
Faculty: Social Science
Department: Demography & Social Statistics
Area of Specialization: Demography and Studies

Qualifications
  • Candidate applying for the position of Assistant Lecturer should possess a B.Sc (with a minimum of Second Class Upper Division and M.Sc (with thesis).
  • Candidates with evidence of strong background in Statistics will be preferred..

Job Title: Technologist II

Location: Ile Ife
Department: Teaching and Research Farm

Qualifications
  • Candidates applying for the position of Technologist II must possess HND in Agricultural Engineering.
  • Experience in a cognate research or educational institution is required..
Remuneration
CONTISS 7 (N1,084,016 - N1,600,307)



Job Title: Lecturer I - CONUASS 4

Location:
Ile Ife
College of Health Sciences - Faculty of Clinical Sciences
Department: Radiology
Area of Specialization: Diagnostic Radiology

Qualifications
  • Candidates applying for the position of Lecturer I must possess basic Degree in Medicine (MBCHB) or its equivalent from a reputable Institution.
  • He/she must also possess Fellowship of West Africa College of Surgeons (FWACS) specializing in Diagnostic Radiology as appropriate or National Postgraduate Medical College (FMCR) specializing in diagnostic Radiology as appropriate.

Job Title: Senior Artist Grade I

Location: Ile Ife
Department: Music

Qualifications
  • Candidates applying for the position of Senior Artist Grade I must possess a Degree in Music (single or combined honours) with at least ten (10) years post qualification experience in artistic performances in trap set, traditional and popular music..
Remuneration
CONTISS 10 (N1,643,301 - N2,357,406)



Job Title: Technologist II

Location: Ile Ife
Department: Electronics and Electrical Engineering

Qualifications
  • Candidates applying for the position of Technologist II must possess B.Sc. or HND in Electrical/Electronic Engineering from a reputable University or Polytechnic with option in Power Engineering, Communications, or Electronic Materials and Devices (which must be indicated in application letter).
  • Cognate industrial experience will be an added advantage.
  • The candidate should be a member of COREN or must be registrable with COREN.
Remuneration
CONTISS 7 (N1,084,016 - N1,600,307)



Job Title: Lecturer I - CONUASS 4

Location:
Ile Ife
College of Health Sciences - Faculty of Clinical Sciences
Department: Mental Health
Area of Specialization: Mental Health

Qualifications
  • Candidates applying for the position of Lecturer I must possess evidence of successful completion Residency Training in Mental Health, award of Fellowship of either National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria, and/or West African College of Physicians and evidence of Registration and good standing with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria

Job Title: Lecturer I - CONUASS 4

Location:
Ile Ife
College of Health Sciences - Faculty of Clinical Sciences
Department: Paediatrics and Child Health
Area of Specialization: Paediatric Neurology

Qualifications
  • Candidates applying for the position of Lecturer I must possess Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS/MBchB), Fellowship of West African College of Physicians (FWACP) or National Post Graduate Medical College of Nigeria (FMCPaed).

Job Title: Lecturer I (Medical Fellow) - CONUASS 4

Location:
Ile Ife
College of Health Sciences - Faculty of Clinical Sciences
Department: Community Health
Area of Specialization:

Qualifications
  • Candidate applying for the position of Lecturer I must possess MB.Ch.B Degree, FMCPH/FWACP (Public Health) with focus in area of specialization in Health Promotion and Education.
  • In addition, the candidate should have cognate experience in University system or equivalent institution and publication.

Job Title: Lecturer I - CONUASS 4

Location:
Ile Ife
Faculty: Pharmacy
Department: Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Area of Specialization: Medicinal Chemistry

Qualifications
  • Candidate applying for the position of Lecturer I must possess a PhD Degree, with research interest in Medicinal Chemistry.
  • In addition, the candidate must be registered as a Pharmacist with the Pharmacists Council of Nigeria..

Job Title: Lecturer I - CONUASS 4

Location:
Ile Ife
College of Health Sciences - Faculty of Clinical Sciences
Department: Paediatrics and Child Health
Area of Specialization: Neonatology

Qualifications
  • Candidates applying for the position of Lecturer I must possess Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS/MBchB), Fellowship of West African College of Physicians (FWACP) or National Post Graduate Medical College of Nigeria (FMCPaed).


Job Title: Laboratory Attendant

Location:
Osun
Department: Botany

Qualification

  • Candidates applying for the position of Laboratory Attendant must possess SSCE/GCE/NECO with credit passes in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English Language.
Remuneration
CONTISS 01 (N303,850 - N420,778).



Job Title: Lecturer II - CONUASS 3

Location: Ile Ife
Faculty: Pharmacy
Department: Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Area of Specialization: Medicinal Chemistry

Qualifications
  • Candidate applying for the position of Lecturer II must possess a Masters Degree, with interest in Pharmaceutical Analysis.
  • In addition, the candidate must be registered as a Pharmacist with the Pharmacists Council of Nigeria while further Registration with the Institute of Public Analysts of Nigeria will be of added advantage

Job Title: Laboratory Supervisor

Location:
Osun
Department: Botany

Qualification

  • Candidates applying for the position of Laboratory Supervisor must possess an Ordinary National Diploma (OND) in Science Laboratory Technology with at least two (2) years working experience.
Remuneration
CONTISS 05 (N442,816 - N687,332).


Job Title: Lecturer I - CONUASS 4

Location:
Ile Ife
Faculty: Pharmacy
Department: Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Area of Specialization: Pharmaceutical Analysis

Qualifications
  • Candidate applying for the position of Lecturer I must possess a PhD Degree, with research interest in Medicinal Chemistry.
  • In addition, the candidate must be registered as a Pharmacist with the Pharmacists Council of Nigeria.

Job Title: Lecturer II - CONUASS 3

Location: Ile Ife
Faculty: Pharmacy
Department: Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Area of Specialization: Pharmaceutical Analysis

Qualifications
  • Candidate applying for the position of Lecturer II must possess a Masters Degree, with interest in Pharmaceutical Analysis.
  • In addition, the candidate must be registered as a Pharmacist with the Pharmacists Council of Nigeria while further Registration with the Institute of Public Analysts of Nigeria will be of added advantage


Job Title: Assistant Technician/Technologist

Location:
Osun
Department: Botany

Qualification

  • Candidates applying for the position of Assistant Technician must possess an Ordinary National Diploma (OND) in Science Laboratory Technology with at least five (5) years working experience in a reputable University preferably.
  • Candidate must be a member of Nigerian Institute of Science laboratory Technology (NISLT)
Remuneration
CONTISS 05 (N442,816 - N687,332).


Job Title: Lecturer II - CONUASS 3

Location: Ile Ife
Faculty: Social Science
Department: Demography & Social Statistics
Area of Specialization: Demography and Studies

Qualifications
  • Candidate applying for the position of Lecturer II should possess a B.Sc (with a minimum of Second Class Upper Division) and M.Sc (with thesis) with a minimum of four publications in reputable outlets.
  • A PhD Degree in Demography will be an added advantage.
  • Candidates with evidence of strong background in Statistics will be preferred.

Job Title: Senior Laboratory Assistant

Location:
Osun
Department: Educational Technology and Library Studies

Qualification

  • Candidate applying for the position of Senior Laboratory Assistant must possess Senior School Certificate plus Trade Test Class II with a minimum of 3 years working experience in a reputable university company or in a similar institution.
Remuneration
CONTISS 03 (N322,241 - N494,8S5)


Job Title: Assistant Technical Officer

Location:
Osun
Department: Fine Art

Qualification

  • Candidate applying for the position of Assistant Technical Officer must possess OND/ND/NCE in Fine and Applied Arts with adequate knowledge of Sculpting and most especially welding Casting and Carving.
Remuneration
CONTISS 05 (N442,816 - N687,332).


Job Title: Lecturer I - CONUASS4

Location:
Ile Ife
Faculty: Technology
Department: Chemical Engineering
Area of Specialization: Thermodynamics and Process Development

Qualifications
  • Candidate applying for the position of Lecturer I must possess Ph.D in Chemical Engineering with three (3) years working experience, evidence of published articles in reputable journals and evidence of registration with COREN.
  • Attendance of learned conferences would be added advantage..

Job Title: Cameraman/Photographer

Location:
Osun
Department: Educational Technology and Library Studies

Qualification

  • Candidate applying for the post of Cameraman/Photographer must possess Junior School Certificate plus a minimum of Trade Test III.
  • Such candidate must he able to handle audio/video digital camera and mustbe willing to be trained.
Remuneration
CONTISS 01 (N303,850 - N420,778).


Job Title: Lecturer I - CONUASS4

Location:
Ile Ife
Faculty: Technology
Department: Chemical Engineering
Area of Specialization: Reaction Engineering Energy

Qualifications
  • Candidate applying for the position of Lecturer I must possess Ph.D in Chemical Engineering with three (3) years working experience, evidence of published articles in reputable journals and evidence of registration with COREN.
  • Attendance of learned conferences would be added advantage..

Job Title: Lecturer I - CONUASS4

Location:
Ile Ife
Faculty: Education
Department: Education Technology and Library Science
Area of Specialization: Information/Library Resource Management

Qualifications
  • Candidate applying for the position of Lecturer I must possess Master and Ph.D. Degrees in Information/Library Resource Management or its equivalent from reputable University.
  • Candidates in addition must have a minimum of three (3) years relevant experience.
  • He/she must also show evidence of minimum of six (6) relevant publications in reputable scholarly journals. Attendance of learned conferences would bean added advantage.

Job Title: Laboratory Attendant

Location:
Osun
Department: Electronics and Electrical Engineering

Qualifications

  • The candidate must possess GCE O' level results or equivalent, with passes in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.
  • At least one of the three passes must be a credit.
Remuneration
CONTISS 01 (N303,850 - N420,778)


Job Title: Assistant Technologist

Location:
Osun
Department: Pharmaceutical Chemistry

Qualification

  • Candidate applying for the position of Assistant Technologist must possess Ordinary National Diploma in Science from a recognized institution.
  • A cognate working experience in a Chemistry Laboratory will be of added advantage.
Remuneration
CONTISS 05 (N442,816 - N687,332)


Job Title: Assistant Technical Officer

Location:
Osun
Department: Educational Technology and Library Studies

Qualification

  • Candidates applying for the post of Assistant Technical Officer must possess Ordinary Certificate of the City and Guilds or OND in the relevant areas plus a minimum of Trade Test II.
  • Such candidate must be able to handle audio/video digital camera and must be willing to be trained.
Remuneration
CONTISS 05 (N442,816 - N687,332).


Job Title: Laboratory Assistant (Mechatronics)

Location:
Osun
Department: Electronics and Electrical Engineering

Qualification

  • The candidate must possess OND in Electrical/Electronic or Mechanical Engineering from reputable Polytechnic.
     
  • The candidate should demonstrate more than passing familiarity with any number of the following: CNC mills, 3D printer, laser cutter, soldering/rework station, 3D scanner, or embedded systems.
Remuneration
CONTISS 03 (N322,241 - N494,SS5)


Job Title: Laboratory Assistant

Location:
Osun
Department: Pharmaceutical Chemistry

Qualification

  • Candidate applying for the position of Laboratory Assistant must possess West African School Certificate with credit in Five subjects including English, Mathematics and Chemistry.
Remuneration
CONTISS 03 (N322,241 - N494,885).
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates 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 (if a Nigerian)
  • Permanent home address
  • Current postal address/including GSM Telephone Numbers.
  • Marital 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 (3) referees who must have been closely associated with candidate’s academic/work experience.
Candidates applying for this position 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 Awolowo University,
Ile-Ife,
Osun State.
"for the attention of Director of Personnel Affairs"


Note:
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  17th February, 2016.