Ongoing Recruitment at Obafemi Awolowo University-OAU


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: Lecturer I - CONUASS 04 Location: Osun College: Health Science Faculty: Clinical Science Department: Medicine Area of Specialization: Nephrology Requirements

  • Candidates must have the current practicing license of the Medical and Dental council of Nigeria (MDCN) must have completed the Residency Training in Internal Medicine (Physic) and must have obtained the award of Fellowship of the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria or its equivalent.
  • Evidence of publications in reputable journals would be an added advantage and possession of additional academic qualifications would also be an added advantage.
        Job Title: Assistant Lecturer - CONUASS 02 Location: Osun Faculty: Social Science Department: Psychology Area of Specialization: Environmental Psychology Requirements
  • Candidates must possess a B.Sc (Hons) degree in Psychology with a good Second Class (Upper Division) and M.Sc Degree (PhD grade - 60± and above) in either Developmental or Environmental Psychology (with a defended thesis and evidence of registration for PhD) from a recognized reputable University.
        Job Title: Assistant Lecturer - CONUASS 02 Location: Osun Faculty: Social Science Department: Psychology Area of Specialization: Development Psychology Requirements
  • Candidates must possess a B.Sc (Hons) degree in Psychology with a good Second Class (Upper Division) and M.Sc Degree (PhD grade - 60± and above) in either Developmental or Environmental Psychology (with a defended thesis and evidence of registration for PhD) from a recognized reputable University.
        Job Title: Assistant Lecturer - CONUASS 02 Location: Osun Faculty: Social Science Department: Psychology Area of Specialization: Physiological/Clinical Psychology Requirements
  • Candidates must possess a B.Sc (Hons) degree in Psychology with a good Second Class (Upper Division) and M.Sc Degree (PhD grade - 60± and above) in either Developmental or Environmental Psychology (with a defended thesis and evidence of registration for PhD) from a recognized reputable University.
          Job Title: Graduate Assistant - CONUASS 01 Location: Osun Faculty: Social Science Department: Psychology Area of Specialization: Physiological/Clinical Psychology Requirements
  • Candidates must possess a B.Sc (Hons) degree in Psychology with a good Second Class (Upper Division) with evidence of registration for a Master's Degree (specializing in Clinical/Health/Physiological Psychology) from a recognized reputable University.
        Job Title: Graduate Assistant - CONUASS 01 Location: Osun Faculty: Social Science Department: Psychology Area of Specialization: Environmental Psychology Requirements
  • Candidates must possess a B.Sc (Hons) degree in Psychology with a good Second Class (Upper Division) with evidence of registration for a Master's Degree (specializing in Clinical/Health/Physiological Psychology) from a recognized reputable University.
        Job Title: Graduate Assistant - CONUASS 01 Location: Osun Faculty: Social Science Department: Psychology Area of Specialization: Development Psychology Requirements
  • Candidates must possess a B.Sc (Hons) degree in Psychology with a good Second Class (Upper Division) with evidence of registration for a Master's Degree (specializing in Clinical/Health/Physiological Psychology) from a recognized reputable University.
        Job Title: Lecturer I - CONUASS 04 Location: Osun Faculty: Science Department: Microbiology Area of Specialization: Mycology Requirements
  • Candidates must possess Bachelor's Degree in Microbiology with not less than Second Class Lower Division, Master of Science in Microbiology (with Thesis), Ph.D in Microbiology (Mycology Options) and Publications in reputable journals.
        Job Title: Lecturer II - CONUASS 03 Location: Osun Faculty: Science Department: Microbiology Area of Specialization: Mycology Requirements
  • Candidates must possess Bachelor's Degree in Microbiology with not less than Second Class Lower Division, Master of Science in Microbiology (with Thesis), Ph.D in Microbiology (Mycology Options) and Publications in reputable journals.
        Job Title: Lecturer II - CONUASS 03 Location: Osun Faculty: Science Department: Microbiology Area of Specialization: Environmental Microbiology Requirements
  • Candidates must possess Bachelor's Degree in Microbiology with not less than Second Class Lower Division, Master of Science in Microbiology (with Thesis), Ph.D in Microbiology (Environmental Microbiology Options) and Publications in reputable journals.
        Job Title: Lecturer II - CONUASS 03 Location: Osun Faculty: Science Department: Microbiology Area of Specialization: Immunology Requirements
  • Candidates must possess Bachelor's Degree in Microbiology with not less than Second Class Lower Division, Master of Science in Microbiology (with Thesis), Ph.D in Microbiology (Immunology Options) and Publications in reputable journals.
        Job Title: Lecturer I - CONUASS 04 Location: Osun Faculty: Science Department: Microbiology Area of Specialization: Immunology Requirements
  • Candidates must possess Bachelor's Degree in Microbiology with not less than Second Class Lower Division, Master of Science in Microbiology (with Thesis), Ph.D in Microbiology (Immunology Options) and Publications in reputable journals.
        Job Title: Lecturer I - CONUASS 04 Location: Osun Faculty: Science Department: Microbiology Area of Specialization: Environmental Microbiology Requirements
  • Candidates must possess Bachelor's Degree in Microbiology with not less than Second Class Lower Division, Master of Science in Microbiology (with Thesis), Ph.D in Microbiology (Environmental Microbiology Options) and Publications in reputable journals.
        Job Title: Assistant Lecturer - CONUASS 02 Location: Osun Faculty: Science Department: Microbiology Area of Specialization: Environmental Microbiology Requirements
  • Candidates must possess Bachelor's Degree in Microbiology with not less than Second Class Lower Division or M.Sc. (Microbiology) with Second Class Lower Division with relevant industrial experience or currently at advanced stage of Postgraduate program in research at PhD level.
        Job Title: Assistant Lecturer - CONUASS 02 Location: Osun Faculty: Science Department: Microbiology Area of Specialization: Mycology Requirements
  • Candidates must possess Bachelor's Degree in Microbiology with not less than Second Class Lower Division or M.Sc. (Microbiology) with Second Class Lower Division with relevant industrial experience or currently at advanced stage of Postgraduate program in research at PhD level.
        Job Title: Assistant Lecturer - CONUASS 02 Location: Osun Faculty: Science Department: Microbiology Area of Specialization: Immunology Requirements
  • Candidates must possess Bachelor's Degree in Microbiology with not less than Second Class Lower Division or M.Sc. (Microbiology) with Second Class Lower Division with relevant industrial experience or currently at advanced stage of Postgraduate program in research at PhD level.
        Job Title: Lecturer I - CONUASS 04 Location: Osun Faculty: Science Department: Geology Area of Specialization: Geochemistry, Petrology, Structural Geology, GIS and Remote Sensing, Electrical/Electromagnetics, Paleontology/Palynology, Hydrogeology Requirements
  • Candidates apply for the position of Lecturer I (Mineral Exploration Option) should possess a good First degree and a Ph.D degree in Geology 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.
  • Candidate must also have the ability to teach courses at the undergraduate level with evidence of practical skills and competence together with scholarly publications in reputable journals with at least four peer reviewed published articles.
  • It is also required that the candidate would have in addition, the ability to supervise post-graduate students in areas of expertise.
        Job Title: Lecturer II - CONUASS 03 Location: Osun Faculty: Science Department: Geology Area of Specialization: Structural Geology Requirements
  • Candidates should possess a good First degree and a Ph.D degree in Geology from a recognized University with not less than three (3) years of assisting in teaching and research experience since becoming an Assistant Lecturer. Evidence of scholarly publications will be an advantage.
        Job Title: Lecturer II - CONUASS 03 Location: Osun Faculty: Science Department: Geology Area of Specialization: GIS and Remote Sensing Requirements
  • Candidates should possess a good First degree and a Ph.D degree in Geology from a recognized University with not less than three (3) years of assisting in teaching and research experience since becoming an Assistant Lecturer. Evidence of scholarly publications will be an advantage.
        Job Title: Lecturer II - CONUASS 03 Location: Osun Faculty: Science Department: Geology Area of Specialization: Electrical/Electromagnetic Requirements
  • Candidates should possess a good First degree and a Ph.D degree in Geology from a recognized University with not less than three (3) years of assisting in teaching and research experience since becoming an Assistant Lecturer. Evidence of scholarly publications will be an advantage.
        Job Title: Lecturer II - CONUASS 03 Location: Osun Faculty: Science Department: Geology Area of Specialization: Geochemistry Requirements
  • Candidates should possess a good First degree and a Ph.D degree in Geology from a recognized University with not less than three (3) years of assisting in teaching and research experience since becoming an Assistant Lecturer. Evidence of scholarly publications will be an advantage.
      Job Title: Lecturer II - CONUASS 03 Location: Osun Faculty: Science Department: Geology Area of Specialization: Hydrogeology Requirements
  • Candidates should possess a good First degree and a Ph.D degree in Geology from a recognized University with not less than three (3) years of assisting in teaching and research experience since becoming an Assistant Lecturer. Evidence of scholarly publications will be an advantage.
        Job Title: Lecturer II - CONUASS 03 Location: Osun Faculty: Science Department: Geology Area of Specialization: Paleontology/Palynology Requirements
  • Candidates should possess a good First degree and a Ph.D degree in Geology from a recognized University with not less than three (3) years of assisting in teaching and research experience since becoming an Assistant Lecturer. Evidence of scholarly publications will be an advantage.
      Job Title: Lecturer II - CONUASS 03 Location: Osun Faculty: Science Department: Geology Area of Specialization: Petrology Requirements
  • Candidates should possess a good First degree and a Ph.D degree in Geology from a recognized University with not less than three (3) years of assisting in teaching and research experience since becoming an Assistant Lecturer. Evidence of scholarly publications will be an advantage.
      Job Title: Assistant Lecturer - CONUASS 02 Location: Osun Faculty: Science Department: Geology Area of Specialization: Geochemistry, Petrology, Structural Geology, GIS and Remote Sensing, Electrical/Electromagnetics, Paleontology/Palynology, Hydrogeology Requirements Candidates applying for the position of Assistant Lecturer (Applied Geophysics Option) should possess a B.Sc (First Class or Second Class Upper) Degree and M.Sc Degree in applied Geophysics from a recognized University and must have registered for a Ph.D Degree programme in Applied Geophysics with research interest in the area of Electrical/Electromagnetics field. Evidence of scholarly publications in learned journals will be an advantage. Candidates applying for the position of Assistant Lecturer (Sedimentary/Petroleum Geology Option) should have a B.Sc (First Class or Second Class) Degree and Master's Degree in Geology from recognized University and must have registered for a Ph.D programme in the respective field. Evidence of scholarly publications in learned journals will be an advantage. Candidates applying for the position of Assistant Lecturer (Engineering Geology/Hydrogeology option) should have a B.Sc (First Class or Second Class) Degree and a Master's Degree in Geology from recognized University and must have registered for a Ph.D programme in the Hydrogeology field.         Job Title: Technologist I Location: Osun Department: Geology Requirements
  • Candidate applying for the post of Technologist I should possess HND or its equivalent in Science Laboratory Technology (Geology Option) plus MNIST with three (3) years post qualification experience or B.Sc/B.Tech in Science Laboratory Technology (Geology Option) plus MNIST with three (3) years post qualification experience.
  • The Candidate must possess good knowledge of wet Geochemistry, application and working principles of AAS, XRF, XRD etc
Salary CONTISS 08 (N1,258,653 - N1,866, 314)       Job Title: Technologist II Location: Osun Department: Geology Requirements
  • Candidate applying for the post of Technologist II should possess HND or its equivalent in Science Laboratory Technology (Geology Option) plus ANIST or B. Sc/B.Tech in Science Laboratory Technology (Geology Option) plus ANIST.
  • The candidate must possess good knowledge of thin section preparation, rock samples milling, and also ability to operate thin section machines.
Salary CONTISS 07 (N1,084,016 - N1,600,307)       Job Title: Technologist II Location: Osun Department: Civil Engineering Requirements
  • Candidate applying for the post of Technologist II must have Higher Certificate in Engineering Technology (TTS) and must have registered with Nigeria association of Engineering Craftsmen (NAEC) with experience in Electro-Mechanical
Salary CONTISS 07 (N1,084,016 - N1,600,307)         How To Apply Interested and qualified candidates should 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 G.S.M. Telephone number.
  • 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 academic/work experience.
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" Candidates are also required to forward a soft copy of their Application and Curriculum Vitae by e-mail (as an attachment) to: [email protected] 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”. Note: Only the applications of Candidates short-listed will be acknowledged     Application Deadline   3rd January, 2018.