Osun State University recruitment for Academic & Non-Academic Job Vacancies, June 2013

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Osun State University is set up as a conventional, multi-campus University charged with the production of high quality, well–rounded, globally competitive and entrepreneurial graduates who are catalysts for rapid and sustainable socio-economic development of Osun State and Nigeria.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the vacant positions below:

1.) College of Agriculture

(a) Department of Agronomy
Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I and Lecturer II
Areas of Specialization: Plant Pathology; Plant Breeding/Genetics; and Agricultural Engineering or Mechanization.

(b) Department of Animal Science
Senior Lecturers
Areas of Specialization: Animal Breeding/Genetics; and Animal Products/Meat Science.

(c) Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension
Professors
Areas of Specialization: Agricultural Economics; and Extension and Rural Sociology

(d) Department of Fisheries and Wildlife Management
Professors and Senior Lecturers
Areas of Specialization: Fisheries Nutrition/Management and Aquaculture; and Wildlife Management

2.) COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES AND CULTURE

(a) Department of History and International Studies
Professor/Associate Professor, Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I/II
Area of Interest: Nigerian Economic History, Social and Cultural History, Comparative Economic and Social Systems, Economics of African Development, International Economic Integration and Financial Integration.

(b) Department of Languages and Linguistics

• Professor/Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer/Lecturer I/II in Linguistics
• Professor/Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer/Lecturer I/II in Communication Studies
• Senior Lecturer / Assistant Lecturer in French
• Professor / Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer/ Lecturer I/II in English
• Professor/Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer/Lecturer I/II in Literature

3.) COLLEGE OF LAW
Professor/ Senior Lecturer

Qualification and Experience: Professor/Senior Lecturer must possess a Doctorate Degree in Law and must have been called to Bar. Twelve (12) years of Teaching and Research Experience in the University System and at least be at the Rank of Associate Professor/Reader with proven record of scholarly publications while six (6) years of Teaching and Research Experience is needed for the position of a Senior Lecturer who possesses a Ph.D Degree and already attained a Lecturer I status with adequate scholarly publications.

4.) COLLEGE OF MANAGEMENT AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

(a) Department of Entrepreneurial Studies
Professor/Senior Lecturer/Lecturer I/II
Area of Specialization/Relevant Fields: Management Sciences, Business Administration, Agricultural Economics, Economics, Industrial Relations, Human Resource Management, Vocational and Technical Education.

(b) Department of Business Administration
Professor/Senior Lecturer/Lecture I/II
Area of Specialization/Relevant Fields: Management, Finance, Marketing, Operations Research/Management, International Business and Human Resource Management.

(c) Department of Human Resource Development
Professor/Senior Lecturer/Lecturer I/II
Area of Specialization: Human Resource Management, Industrial Relations, Industrial Education, Industrial and Organization Psychology.

(d) Department of Accounting
Professor/Senior Lecturer/Lecture I/II

(e) Department of Banking and Finance
Professor/Senior Lecturer/Lecturer I/II

(f) Department of Political Science and International Relations
Professor/Senior Lecturer/Lecturer I/II

(g) Department of Economics
Professor/Senior Lecturer/Lecturer I/II

(h) Department of Geography
Senior Lecturer

(i) Department of Sociology
Professor/Senior Lecturer/Lecturer I/II

5. COLLEGE OF SCIENCE, ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY

(a) Department of Biological Sciences
(i) B. Sc. Microbiology Programme
Professor/Senior Lecturer
Area of Specialization: Food and Industrial Microbiology, Pharmaceutical Microbiology, Environmental/Soil Microbiology, Public Health and Virology.

(ii) B. Sc Plant Science Programme
Professor/Senior Lecturer/Lecturer I/II
Area of Specialization: Plant Taxonomy and Genetics, Genetics and Molecular Biology, Plant Physiology, Ecology and Bryophytes.

(iii) B. Sc. Zoology Programme
Senior Lecturer
Area of Specialization: Parasitology, Entomology and Comparative Animal Physiology.

(b) Department of Chemical Sciences
(i) B. Sc. Biochemistry Programme
Professor/Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer/Lecturer I/II
Area of Specialization: Toxicology/Nutritional Biochemistry/Biotechnology. For Lecturer I/II in any area of specialization.

(ii) B. Sc. Chemistry Programme
Professor/Senior Lecturer/Lecturer I /II
Area of Specialization: For Professor - Inorganic Chemistry;  For Senior Lecturer - Physical Chemistry/Organic Chemistry;  For Lecturer I /II – Inorganic Chemistry/ Industrial/Analytical Chemistry

(iii) B.Sc. Industrial Chemistry Programme
Professor/Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer
Area of Specialization: For Professor – Industrial Chemistry/Analytical Chemistry; For Associate Professor – Analytical Chemistry; For Senior Lecturer - Physical Chemistry, Organic/Inorganic Chemistry.

(iv) B.Sc. Geology
Professor / Senior Lecturer
Area of Specialization:- Any area of Geology

(c) Department of Civil Engineering
Professor /Senior Lecturer /Lecturer I/II
Area of Specialization: Any area of Civil Engineering

(d) Department of Electrical/Electronic Engineering
Professor /Senior Lecturer / Lecturer I/II
Area of Specialization: Any area of Electrical/Electronic Engineering

(e) Department of Mathematical and Physical Sciences
(i) B. Sc. Physics with Electronics Programme
Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer/Lecturer II/Assistant Lecturer
Area of Specialization: For Professor – Electronic (Communication) or Atmospheric Physics; For Senior Lecturer – Geophysics or Atmospheric Physics; Lecturer II – Communication Physics/ Radiation and Health Physics; For Assistant Lecturer – Evidence of Registration for Ph.D in Physics.

(ii) B. Sc. Mathematics with Statistics Programme
Associate Professor / Senior Lecturer/Lecturer II/ Assistant Lecturer
Area of Specialization: For Associate Professor – Applied Mathematics with specialization in Field Mechanics; Senior Lecturer – Ph. D in Statistics or Mathematics; Lecturer II – Ph. D in Mathematics; Assistant Lecturer – Prospective Ph. D in Functional Analysis, Algebra.

(f) Department of Information Management Technology
B. Sc Computer Programme
Professor/Senior Lecturer
Area of Specialization:- Any area of Computer Sciences.

(g) Department of Urban and Regional Planning
Professor / Senior Lecturer / Lecturer I/ II
Area of Specialization:- Any area of Urban and Regional Planning

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Please check specific disciplinary requirements where applicable below:-

Professor: The candidate who must have been an Associate Professor for at least three (3) years must have a Ph.D. degree in the area specified and evidence of highly scholarly productivity. Candidate must have adequate acceptable publications locally and internationally with distinctive academic quality, originality and contribution to knowledge. The candidate must be willing to initiate and develop courses at both Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels and be able to supervise Postgraduate students in his/her areas of specialization. Minimum of fifteen (15) years Post Qualification teaching Experience in University or related tertiary Institution and adequate years of Administrative Experience. Registration with Professional body where applicable is compulsory.
Associate Professor: The candidate must have been a Senior Lecturer for at least three (3) years with a Ph.D. degree in the area specified and evidence of highly scholarly productivity with nothing less than ten (10) years of Teaching and Research Experience in a University. The candidate must be willing to initiate and develop courses at both Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels and be able to supervise Postgraduate students in his / her areas of specialization. Candidate must have adequate acceptable publications locally and internationally with distinctive academic quality, originality and contribution to knowledge. He/she must have adequate administrative years of experience. Registration with Professional body where applicable is compulsory.

Note: For Law Programme
Professor/Senior Lecturer must possess a Doctorate Degree in Law and must have been called to Bar. Twelve (12) years of Teaching and Research Experience in the University System and at least be at the Rank of Associate Professor/Reader with proven record of scholarly publications while six (6) years of Teaching and Research Experience is needed for the position of a Senior Lecturer who possess a Ph.D Degree and already attained a Lecturer I status with adequate scholarly publications.

Senior Lecturer: The candidate must have a Ph.D. degree or its equivalent in the relevant field from a recognized Institution plus six (06) years Post Qualification Teaching and Research Experience in University. Candidate must have adequate acceptable publications with distinctive academic quality, originality and contribution to knowledge. He /she must have the ability to teach courses at both Undergraduate and Postgraduate level with adequate Research experience and ability to supervise Postgraduate students. Registration with Professional body where applicable is compulsory.

Lecturer I: The candidate must have a Ph.D. degree in relevant field with adequate and acceptable publications with distinctive academic quality, originality and contribution to knowledge. Candidate must have a minimum of three (3) years teaching experience with ability to initiate and supervise Research Programmes at the undergraduate level. Registration with Professional body where applicable is compulsory.

Lecturer II: The candidate must have at least a Ph.D. or Master degree (Evidence of Registration for Ph.D. and progress report in specified area required) with adequate and acceptable publications with distinctive academic quality, originality and contribution to knowledge with two years teaching experience.

6.) UNIVERSITY LIBRARY

1. Senior Librarian (CONUASS 04)
2. Librarian II (CONUASS 02)
3. Library Officer (CONTISS 06)
4. Library Assistant (CONTISS 03)
5. Library Porter (CONTISS 03)
6. Assistant Technical Officer (ICT) (CONTISS 05)

SENIOR LIBRARIAN (CONUASS 04)
Candidates for this position must possess a good honours degree with minimum of Second Class (Lower Division) in the Sciences or Humanities from a recognized and accredited University plus Masters (MLS or MLIS) degree in Library and Information Science plus a minimum of six (6) years Post Qualification Experience. Candidates must be Computer Literate and have a good understanding of ICT Application to Library Functions. He/ she must show evidence of research ability through Publications in relevant Peer –Reviewed Journals in Library and Information Science.

LIBRARIAN II (CONUASS 02)
Candidates for this position must possess a good honours degree with minimum of Second Class (Lower Division) in the Sciences or Humanities plus MLS or MLIS or equivalent obtained from an accredited University or a Master’s degree plus a Postgraduate Diploma in Library and Information Science.

LIBRARY OFFICER (CONTISS 06)
Candidates must possess Diploma in Library Studies obtained from a recognized University. Candidates must also possess Credit in five (5) Subjects including English Language at the GCE/SSCE or equivalent. Computer literacy and knowledge / application of ICT to the functions of the Library are essential requirements.

LIBRARY ASSISTANT (CONTISS 03)
Candidates for this position must possess SSCE/GCE O’ Level with Credit in five (05) subjects including English Language. Computer literacy and ability to communicate effectively would be an added advantage.

LIBRARY PORTER (CONTISS 03)
Candidates must possess at least WAEC/SSCE/GCE O’ Level or its equivalent with credit in four (4) subjects including English Language and must be Computer Literate. Experience as a Retired Police, Military or other Para-Military Personnel would be an advantage.

ASSISTANT TECHNICAL OFFICER (ICT) (CONTISS 05)
Candidates must possess National Diploma (ND) certificate in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering with Practical Experience in Technical Support Service. Candidates must also possess Credit in five (5) Subjects including English Language. Possession of any Information Technology (IT) Certification and knowledge of LINUX will be an added advantage. Candidates are expected to have a good working experience in an Information Technology related job with basic responsibility of repairing and maintenance of Computer Hardware and Software, Local Area Network, Use and Installation of Microsoft Operating System and other Window Applications.

7.) MEDICAL AND HEALTH SERVICES UNIT
(i) Medical Officer II (CONTISS 10)
Candidates must possess MBBS or its equivalent from a recognized University, plus full Registration by the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria and completion of NYSC.

(ii) Nursing Officer II/ Staff Nurse and Midwifery II (CONTISS 07)
Candidates must possess RN/RM or equivalent qualification with registration with Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria.

(iii) Nursing Officer I (CONTISS 08)
Qualification Required: As for Nursing Officer II plus three (3) years Cognate Experience or possession of Bachelor of Nursing Science (BNSC) or Public Health Nursing Degree.

(iv) Medical Record Officer (CONTISS 08)
Qualification Required: Degree in Health Record Administration and Biostatistics or Degree in Health Information Management plus registration with Health Record Board. Evidence of completion of NYSC.

(v) Medical Record Technician (CONTISS 07)
Qualification Required: Possession of National Certificate in Health Record Technician or Associate Membership of the Association of Medical Record Technician plus
Registration/License by Health Record Officers Board.

(vi) Pharmacist (CONTISS 09)
Qualification Required: Possession of the Bachelor Degree in Pharmacy from a recognized University; full registration with Pharmacy Council of Nigeria and completion of NYSC.

(vii) Senior Pharmacist (CONTISS 10)
Qualification Required:- As for Pharmacist plus three (3) years Cognate
Experience.

(viii) Health Attendant (CONTISS 02)
Qualification Required:-

• Possession of ‘O’ Level SS Certificate with four (4) Credits including English Language.
• Certificate in Health Attendant from a recognized Health Institution.

8.) OFFICE OF THE VICE–CHANCELLOR AND REGISTRY DEPARTMENT

a) Senior Assistant Registrar - CONTISS 11
b) Assistant Registrar - CONTISS 09
c) Administrative Officer I - CONTISS 08
d) Administrative Officer II - CONTISS 07
e) Academic Planning Officer II - CONTISS 07
f) Confidential Secretary I - CONTISS 07
g) Confidential Secretary II - CONTISS 07
h) Confidential Secretary III - CONTISS 05
i) Clerical Officer I - CONTISS 04
j) Clerical Officer II - CONTISS 03
k) Office Assistant - CONTISS 01
l) Assistant Technical Officer (SIWES) - CONTISS 05

9.) INTERNAL AUDIT UNIT
Auditor II - CONTISS 07

10.) SPORTS AFFAIRS
Assistant Coach/Coach Grade II - CONTISS 06

11.) SECURITY UNIT

• Chief Security Officer - CONTISS 13
• Security Officer II - CONTISS 07
• Patrolmen (For all the Campuses) - CONTISS 02

12.) BURSARY DEPARTMENT

• Chief Accountant - CONTISS 13
• Principal Accountant - CONTISS 11
• Senior Accountant - CONTISS 09
• Accountant I - CONTISS 08
• Accountant II - CONTISS 07
• Senior Store Officer - CONTISS 09
• Store Officer II - CONTISS 07
• Purchasing Officer II - CONTISS 07
• Confidential Secretary I - CONTISS 08
• Confidential Secretary II - CONTISS 07

13.) WORKS AND MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT
(a) Director Works and Maintenance - CONTISS 15

(b) Building Section

• Builder II (Civil Engineer) - CONTISS 07
• Senior Engineer (Structure) - CONTISS 09
• Architect II - CONTISS 07
• Higher Technical Officer (Building) - CONTISS 07
• Assistant Technical Officer - CONTISS 05
• Craftsmen (Civil, Electrical & Mechanical) - CONTISS 04

(c) Engineering Section

• Senior Engineer (Civil, Electrical) - CONTISS 09
• Engineer II (Mechanical) - CONTISS 07
• Higher Technical Officer - CONTISS 07

(d) Parks and Gardening Section

• Horticulturist II - CONTISS 07
• Assistant Technical Officer - CONTISS 05

(e) Physical Planning Section

• Architect II - CONTISS 07
• Quantity Surveyor I - CONTISS 08
• Engineer I (Structure) - CONTISS 08
• Builder I (Civil Engineer) - CONTISS 08
• Land Surveyor II - CONTISS 07
• Planning Officer II - CONITSS 08
• Engineer II (Mechanical) - CONTISS 07
• Engineer II (Electrical) - CONTISS 07
• Draughtsman - CONTISS 04

14.) INFORMATION MANAGEMENT AND TECHNOLOGY CENTRE (IMTC)

• Assistant Technical Officer (For all the Campuses)- CONTISS 05
• Programmer II - CONTISS 07
• Network Administrator II - CONTISS 07
• System Analyst II - CONTISS 07

Senior Assistant Registrar CONTISS 11:
Possession of a First Degree in any of the disciplines with a minimum of Second Class Honours (Lower Division) plus Masters degree in relevant disciplines with at least nine (9) years Post Qualification Cognate Experience.

Assistant Registrar CONTISS 09:

• Possession of a First Degree with a minimum of Second Class Honours (Lower Division) plus at least six (6) years Post Qualification Experience in a comparable Institution.
• Possession of Masters Degree in any of the disciplines plus at least four (4) years Post Qualification Cognate Experience in a comparable University.

Administrative Officer I - CONTISS 08:

• Possession of a First Degree with a minimum of Second Class Honours (Lower Division) plus at least three (3) years Post Qualification Experience in a comparable Institution.
• Possession of a Masters Degree plus at least two (2) years Post Qualification Experience in a comparable Institution.

Administrative Officer II - CONTISS 07: Possession of a good First Degree of at least Second Class Honours (Lower Division) from a recognized University.

Clerical Officer II – CONTISS 03
Possession of SSCE or GCE ‘O’ Level with four (4) Credits obtained at one sitting or five (5) Credits at two sittings including English and Mathematics.

Clerical Officer I – CONTISS 04
As for Clerical Officer II above with at least three (3) years Cognate Experience.

Office Assistant
Possession of SSCE or GCE O/Level with three (3) Credits at one Sitting or five (5) Credits at two Sittings including English Language.

Academic Planning Officer II - CONTISS 07: Possession of a good First Degree in Social Sciences, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science from a recognized University with a minimum of Second Class Honours (Lower Division) or First Degree in any discipline with a minimum of Second Class Honours (Lower Division) plus a Postgraduate Diploma in Economics, Mathematics, Statistics or Computer Science.

Confidential Secretary I - CONTISS 07

• Higher National Diploma (HND) / Bachelor’s Degree in Secretarial Administration or Office Management Technology with one year Cognate Experience and 120/50 wpm in Shorthand /Typewriting.
• Senior Secondary Certificate Examinations (SSCE) with Credit Pass in English Language plus RSA, Pitman or approved Technical School Certificate with 120/50 wpm in Shorthand plus at least three (3) years of Post Qualification Experience.

Confidential Secretary II - CONTISS 06

• SSCE with Credit Pass in English Language plus RSA/Pitman/Technical Certificate with 100/50 wpm in Shorthand and Typewriting with at least three (3) years Secretarial Experience.
• NCE in Office Management or Business Education or National Diploma in Secretarial Administration with minimum of two years Cognate Experience an 100/50 wpm in Shorthand and Typewriting

Confidential Secretary III - CONTISS 05
Possession of SSCE with Credit Pass in English Language and National Diploma (ND) in Secretarial Administration with 100 /50 wpm Shorthand and Typewriting.

Chief Accountant – CONTISS 13
Possession of a Honours Degree in Accountancy, Economics, Business Administration, Banking, Finance or other allied degrees from a recognized institutions with a minimum of Second Class Lower Division with twelve (12) years Cognate Experience. Candidate must be qualified and certified by Professional bodies such as ICAN, ACCA, ACA etc.

Principal Accountant - CONTISS 11
Possession of a Honours Degree in Accountancy, Economics, Business Administration, Banking, Finance or other allied degrees from a recognized institutions with a minimum of Second Class Lower Division with nine (9) years Cognate Experience. Candidate must be qualified and certified by Professional bodies such as ICAN, ACCA, ACA etc.

Senior Accountant – CONTISS 09
Possession of a Honours Degree in Accountancy, Economics, Business Administration, Banking, Finance or allied degrees from a recognized institutions with a minimum of Second Class Lower division with six (6) years Cognate Experience. Candidate must be qualified and certified by Professional bodies such as ICAN, ACCA, ACA etc.

Accountant I - CONTISS 08
Possession of Honours Degree in Accountancy, Economics, Business Administration, Banking, Finance or other allied degree from recognized Institutions with a minimum of Second Class (Lower Division) with three (3) years Cognate Experience. Possession of recognized Professional qualification from Accounting body such as ICAN, ACA, ACCA may be an added advantage.

Accountant II - CONTISS 07
Possession of Honours Degree in Accountancy, Economics, Business Administration, Banking Finance or other allied degree from a recognized Institution with a minimum of Second Class (Lower Division).

Assistant Coach/Coach Grade II – CONTISS 06
Candidates must possess WASC, GCE/ NECO in five (5) Subjects
Plus:-

• Diploma (not below Credit) in Physical and Health Education from a recognized Institution.
• Medals won (Gold, Silver) in FISU, WAUG, NUGA Games or in NUGA Games or in National Sports Festival in a particular INDIVIDUAL SPORT.
• Skills in Coaching two (2) additional sports are required.
• A Grade II Coaching Certificate from the National Institute for Sports (NIS) will be an added advantage.

Director of Works and Maintenance – CONTISS 15
Direct appointment for a candidate possessing a Masters Degree in the relevant field plus twelve (12) years experience and registered with COREN or First Degree in relevant field of Engineering plus fifteen (15) years experience and registered with COREN.

Senior Engineer (Structure) - CONTISS 09

• Possession of First Degree in Civil Engineering plus six (6) years Post Qualification Experience.
• Possession of a Masters Degree in Civil Engineering plus three (3) years Post Qualification Experience.

Engineer I (Structure) – CONITSS 08

• Possession of First Degree in Civil Engineering plus three (3) years Post Qualification Experience.
• Possession of Masters Degree in Civil Engineering plus one (1) year Experience.

Engineer II – CONITSS 07
Possession of First Degree in a related field of Engineering with a minimum of Second Class Lower Division.

Building Officer II – CONTISS 07
Possession of:-

• Degree in Building /Building Technology from a recognized University with a minimum of Second Class (Lower Division).
• A Pass in the final Part II Examination of Nigeria Institute of Builders or Chartered Institute of Buildings of England.
• Any equivalent Professional Qualification registrable with CORBON.

Senior Store Officer – CONTISS 09
Possession of Honours Degree in Accountancy, Marketing, Economics or other related degrees from recognized institutions with a minimum of Second Class (Lower Division) with at least six (6) years cognate experience. Candidates must be qualified and certified by a relevant Professional body.

Store Officer II – CONTISS 07
Possession of Honours Degree in Accountancy, Marketing, Economics or other related degrees from recognized institutions with a minimum of Second Class (Lower Division)

Purchasing Officer II – CONTISS 07
Possession of Honours Degree in Marketing, Purchasing and Supply, Business Administration or other related disciplines from recognized institution with a minimum of Second Class (Lower Division). Higher National Diploma (HND) in Purchasing and Supply, Marketing with a minimum of Lower Credit may also apply for Higher Executive Officer Position.

Internal Auditor II – CONTISS 07
Possession of a good First Degree in Accountancy, Banking, Finance, Business Administration, Economics not lower than Second Class (Lower Division) from a recognized University.
Architect II – CONTISS 07
Possession of:-

• B.Sc. Degree in Architecture with grade not less than Second Class (Lower Division) obtained from a University recognized by Architect Registration Council of Nigeria (ARCON);
• Qualifications registrable with the Architect Registration Council of Nigeria (ARCON);
• Final I Examination of NIA or Final I Examination of Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA).

Quantity Surveyor I - CONTISS 08
Possession of:-

• B.Sc. Degree in Quantity Surveying with grade not less than Second Class (Lower Division) obtained from an Institution recognized by Nigerian Institute of Quality Surveyors with three (3) years Cognate Experience.
• Possession of qualifications registrable with Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors with three (3) years Cognate Experience.
• Masters Degree of Quantity Surveying with minimum of one year experience.

Land Surveyor II – CONTISS 07
B. Sc. Degree in Land Surveying from an institution recognized by Nigerian Institute of Land Surveyors with grade not less Second Class (Lower Division). Possession of qualifications registrable with Nigerian Institute of Land Surveyors.

Draughtsman - CONTISS 04
Candidates should possess Trade Certificate obtained from a Government Trade Centre or any other approved Institution. Candidates should also possess in addition to the above SSCE/GCE ‘O’Level with Credit in five (5) Subjects including English Language and Mathematics. Computer Literacy and ability to communicate effectively would be added advantage.

Chief Security Officer – CONTISS 13
Possession of good first degree in relevant discipline obtained from a recognized institution with a minimum of Second Class (Lower Division) or Higher National Diploma (HND) in relevant discipline with fifteen (15) years cognate experience. Candidates must be computer literate.

Security Officer II - CONTISS 07
Possession of a honours degree in relevant discipline obtained from a recognized institution with a minimum of Second Class (Lower Division) or Higher National Diploma (HND) in relevant discipline. Experience in the Armed Forces will be an added advantage. Candidates must be computer literate.

Patrolmen – CONTISS 2
Candidates must possess SSCE/GCE or equivalent with at least Credit in three (3) Subjects at one sitting or five (5) subjects at two (2) sittings with one of them in English Language.

Assistant Technical Officer – CONTISS 05
Candidates should possess National Diploma in Electrical, Building, Architecture, Mechanical, Quality Surveying, Civil Engineering, Estate Management, Land Survey from recognized institutions with a minimum of Lower Credit. Candidates should also possess in addition to the above SSCE/GCE ‘O’Level with Credit Pass in five (5) subjects including English and Mathematics. Computer Literacy and knowledge of Application of ICT would be an added advantage.

Horticulturist II - CONTISS 07
Possession of Higher National Diploma in Horticulture or other allied Diploma from a recognized institution with a minimum of Lower Credit. Computer Literacy and knowledge of Application of ICT would be added advantage.

Method of Application
Applicants are required to submit twenty-five (25) copies of their application and current Curriculum Vitae which should contain among others:

1. Full Name (Surname First in Capital Letters)
2. Post applied for
3. Place and Date of Birth
4. Marital Status
5. Name, Address and Phone Number of Next of Kin
6. Number of Children and their Ages
7. Nationality and State of Origin (If a Nigerian)
8. Local Government of Origin (If from Osun State)
9. Contact Details (including Mobile Telephone Numbers and Email)
10. Permanent Home Address
11. Institutions Attended with Dates
12. Academic and Professional Qualifications with dates
13. Work Experience with Dates including full details of former and present posts
14. Present Employment Status and Salary
15. List of Publications (If any)
16. Extra-Curricular Activities
17. Any other relevant information that would facilitate a positive review of your application
18. Names and Addresses of three (3) relevant referees.

Applicants should request their nominated referees to forward their reports under separate and confidential cover direct to:

The Registrar,
Osun State University,
P.M.B. 4494,
Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria.

All applicants, particularly for Non-Academic positions should note that they may be required to serve in any of the six campuses of the University.

All applications should be submitted to the Registrar at the above address. Applicants should indicate at the top left hand corner of their envelopes the position they are applying for. Only shortlisted candidates would be contacted.

Note: Please note that unsolicited applications for positions not advertised would not be acknowledged.

Application Deadline: All applications and references should reach the Registrar not later than 17th July, 2013. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that their references are submitted by that date.

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