University of Benin recruitment for Academic and Non-Academic Staff

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University of Benin, Benin City, invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for appointment into the following academic positions: Professor, Associate Professor, Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I, Lecturer II, Assistant Lecturer and Graduate Assistant in the various faculties of the institution.

1.) Faculty of Agriculture
Department of Agricultural Economics

Professor
Areas of Specialization

• Policy/Development
• Agricultural Business Finance
• Agricultural Extension

Senior Lecturer
Areas of Specialization

• Quantitative Technique/econometrics
• Agricultural Extension Administration Programme
• Planning/Extension

Department of Animal Science
Lecturer I/II
Areas of Specialization

• Monogastric Animal Nutrition & Management
• Agric Biochemistry/Nutrition
• Dairy Science
• Piggery Nutrition/Management
• Large Ruminant and Management

Department of Crop Science
Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I/II

• Areas of Specialization
• Virology
• Nematology
• Entomology
• Weed Science

Department of Fisheries
Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I/II
Areas of Specialization

• Aquaculture
• Fisheries Economics
• Fish Breeding/Genetics
• Fish Parasites/Disease

Department of Forestry/Wild Life
Professor, Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I/II
Areas of Specialization

• Silviculture/Wood Science
• Forestry Management/Forest Econs/Forestry Biometrics
• Wild Life/Wood Science
• Forest Genetics/Tissue Culture
• Forest Management

Department of Soil Science
Associate Professor, Lecturer I/II
Areas of Specialization

• Soil Survey/Radiology
• Soil Microbiology/Soil Physics
• Soil Fertility

2.) Faculty of Arts

Department of History & International Studies
Areas of Specialization

• Research Method/ Histography (Professor / Associate Professor)
• European History (Senior Lecturer)
• North Africa & Middle East (Lecturer I/II)

Department of Linguistics & African Languages
Areas of Specialization

• Semantics /Applied Linguistics/Discourse Analysis (Prof./Associate Prof.)
• Lexicology/Translation/Syntax (Lecturer I/II)
• Edo Linguistics/Ibo Linguistics (Assistant Lecturer)

Department of Philosophy/Religions
Areas of Specialization

• Religions (Professor/Associate Professor)
• Philosophy (Senior Lecturer)
• Religions/Philosophy (Assistant Lecturer)

Department of English & Literature
Areas of Specialization

• Phonology (Professor)
• Semantics (Professor)
• Syntax (Professor)
• Varieties of English (Senior Lecturer)
• Oral Literature (Senior Lecturer)
• Literary Theory (Senior Lecturer)
• Syntax/Oral Literature (Assistant Lecturer)

Department of Fine & Applied Arts
Professor/Associate Professor
Areas of Specialization

• Art History
• Painting
• Graphics
• Sculpture

Department of Theatre Arts & Mass Communication
Areas of Specialization

• Music/Mass Communication (Professor/Associate Professor)
• Music/Technical Theatre (Lecturer I/II)

Department of Foreign Languages
Areas of Specialization

• French Language (Professor/Associate Professor)
• French/English Translation (Professor/Associate Professor)
• German Language (Lecturer I/Il)
• German Literature (Assistant Lecturer)

3.) Faculty of Education

Department of Educational Psychology & Curriculum Studies
Areas of Specialization

• Instructional Tech/Mathematics Education (Snr. Lecturer/Lecturer I)
• Instructional Technology (Assistant Lecturer)

Department of Health, Environmental Education & Human Kinetics
Senior Lecturer/Lecturer I
Areas of Specialization

• Sports Management
• Recreation
• Sports Psychology
• Exercise Psychology

Department of Vocational & Technical Education
Areas of Specialization

• Office Technology & Management (Professor)
• Woodwork Technology (Professor)
• Electrical/Electronics (Professor)
• Clothing (Senior Lecturer)
• Agric Education (Lecturer I/II)
• Auto Mechanics (Lecturer I/II)
• Metal Work Technology (Lecturer I/II)

4.) Faculty of Engineering

Department of Mechanical Engineering
Areas of Specialization

• Thermo-Fluid (Energy System) (Associate Professor)
• Material Science & Metallurgy (Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I/II)
• Design and Manufacturing (Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I/II)

Department of Civil Engineering
Associate Professor, Senior Lecturer
Areas of Specialization

• Highway & Transportation Engineering
• Water & Environmental Health
• Geotechnical Engineering

Department of Production Engineering
Lecturer I
Areas of Specialization

• Production/Industrial Engineering

Department of Petroleum Engineering
Lecturer I
Areas of Specialization

• Well Test Analysis
• Natural Gas Engineering
• Reservoir Simulation
• Reservoir Engineering

Department of Structural Engineering
Areas of Specialization

• Off-Shore Structure & Technology (Senior Lecturer)
• Timber Structure & Technology (Senior Lecturer)
• Structures & Technology (Lecturer I/II)
• Aircraft Structure & Technology (Assistant Lecturer)
• Steel Structure & Technology (Assistant Lecturer)

Department of Electrical/Electronic & Computer Engineering
Professor/Associate Professor
Areas of Specialization

• Control Engineering
• Computer Engineering
• Software Engineering

5.) Faculty of Law

Professor/Associate Professor, Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I/II
Areas of Specialization

• Jurisprudence & International Law
• Private and Property Law
• Public Law
• Business Law

6.) Faculty of Life Sciences

Department of Biology and Biotechnology
Lecturer I/II
Areas of Specialization

• Ecology, Genetics

Department of Microbiology
Professor/Associate Professor
Areas of Specialization

• Plant Pathogenic Microbiology

Department of Biochemsitry
Professor/Associate Professor, Assistant Lecturer
Areas of Specialization

• Biotechnology
• Enzymology

Department of Animal & Environmental Biology
Lecturer I
Areas of Specialization

• Hydrobiology Entomology

Department of Optometry
Professor/Associate Professor
Areas of Specialization

• Primary Care Optometry
• Vision Sciences
• Clinical Optics, Low Vision and Rehabilitative Optometry

Department of Science Laboratory Technology
Areas of Specialization

• Physiology Pharmacology (Professor/Associate Professor)
• Chemistry (Senior Lecturer)
• Biochemistry (Lecturer I/Il)
• Biotechnology (Assistant Lecturer, Graduate Assistant)
• Geology (Assistant Lecturer, Graduate Assistant)
• Physics/Electronics (Assistant Lecturer, Graduate Assistant)
• Biology (Assistant Lecturer, Graduate Assistant)
• Microbiology (Assistant Lecturer, Graduate Assistant)

7.) School of Basic Medical Sciences
Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences
Professors, Associate Professor, Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I/II
Areas of Specialization

• Virology
• Chemical Pathology
• Histopathology
• Hematology
• Toxicology

8.) School of Dentistry
Professor, Lecturer I/II
Areas of Specialization

• Prosthontic
• Conservative Dentistry
• Community Dentistry/Paedondontics
• Orthodontic
• Oral Medicine
• Oral Surgery

9.) School of Medicine
Lecturer I
Areas of Specialization

• General anaesthesia
• Cardio Thoracic/Intensive Care
• Anaesthesia
• Haematology
• Clinical Pharmacology/Therapeutics
• Gastroenterology
• Ophthalmology
• Virology
• General Surgery
• Community Health (Senior Lecturer/Lecturer II)
• Ortho/Trauma
• Interventional Radiology
• Child Health
• Mental Health

10.) Faculty of Management Sciences

Department of AccountingAreas of specialization
Professor, Associate Professor, Lecturer I/II

• Accounting
• Auditing
• Forensic Accounting
• Taxation

Department of Banking & Finance
Professor, Associate Professor, Lecturer I/II

Areas of specialization

• Finance
• Banking
• Financial Management
• Capital Market & Institution

Department of Business Administration
Professor, Associate Professor, Lecturer I/II

Areas of specialization

• Entrepreneurship
• Human Resource Management/Industrial Relations
• Marketing
• Operations Management
• Global Business
• Business
• Administration

11.) Faculty of Physical Sciences

Department of Chemistry
Lecturer I/II

Areas of Specialization

• Physical Chemistry
• Analytical Chemistry
• Industrial Chemistry

Department of Geology

Areas of Specialization

• Petroleum Geology (Lecturer I/II)
• Chemical Geology (Assistant Lecturer)

Department of Mathematics
Assistant Lecturer, Graduate Assistant

Area of Specialization

• Pure Mathematics

Department of Physics
Professor/Associate Professor

Areas of Specialization

• Geophysics
• Electronics
• Biophysics
• Metallurgy/materials Science

12.) Faculty of Pharmacy

Assistant Lecturer

Areas of Specialization

• Pharm. Microbiology
• Pharm. Chemistry
• Pharmacy & Pharm. Technology
• Pharmacology & Toxicology
• Pharmacognosy
• Clinical Pharmacy

13.) Faculty of Social Sciences

Department of Geography & Regional Planning

Areas of Specialization

• Geomorphology (Professor/Associate Professor)
• Population Studies (Professor/Associate Professor)
• Regional Planning (Professor/Associate Professor)
• Rural Geography (Professor/Associate Professor)
• Transportation (Professor/Associate Professor)
• Quantitative Techniques: (Assistant Lecturer)
• EIS and Computer Application (Assistant Lecturer)

Department of Sociology & Anthropology
Professor/Associate Professor

Areas of Specialization

• Demography
• Statistics & Criminology
• Industrial Socio & Labour Relations
• Petroleum Economics
• Environmental Economics

Department of Economics & Statistics
Senior Lecturer

Areas of Specialization

• Operational Research
• Research Methods
• Mathematical Economics
• Health Economics

Department of Social Work
Professor/Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer

Areas of Specialization

• Clinical Social Work Practice
• Field Practice
• Social Work with Family
• Social Work Administration

14.) Institute of Education

Areas of Specialization

• Human Kinetics (Lecturer I/Il)
• Early Childhood (Assistant Lecturer)
• Education Development (Assistant Lecturer)

Qualifications
Professor - Ph.D. with not less than 15 years teaching /research experience
Associate Professor - Ph.D. with not less than 12 years teaching /research experience
Senior Lecturer - Ph.D. with not less than 8 years teaching /research experience
Lecturer I - Ph.D. with not less than 4 years teaching /research
Lecturer II - Ph.D.
Assistant Lecturer - M . Sc. plus B.Sc. (Second Class, Upper Division or First Class)
Graduate Assistant - B.Sc. (Second Class, Upper Division or First Class)

Professors, Associate Professors, Senior Lecturers/Lecturers I and II must possess Ph.D. degree in their relevant areas of specialization plus relevant publications and cognate teaching experience at University level or Institutions of comparable standard.
Assistant Lecturers must possess at least Masters degree in their relevant fields. Relevant teaching experience at University level will be an added advantage.
Lecturer I/II in Medicine and Dentistry must have Part I/II FEWACS/FMCN or its equivalent.

Salary

• Professor CONUASS 7 (N 2,485,099 - N 3,209,140 P.A.)
• Associate Professor CONUASS 6 (N 2,053,124 - N 2,684, 096 P.A.)
• Senior Lecturer CONUASS 5 (N 1,653,415 - N 2,348,299 P.A.)
• Lecturer I CONUASS 4 (N 1,122,751 - N 1,444,535 P.A.)
• Lecturer II CONUASS 3 (N 897,501 - N 1,074,314.04P.A.)
• Assistant Lecturer CONUASS 2 (N 817,566 - N 957,402 P.A,)
• Graduate Assistant 1 (N 694,992 - N 794,247 P.A.)

University of Benin, Benin City, invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for appointment into the following non-academic positions below:

1.) Deputy Registrar

Job Description
The Deputy Registrar shall be responsible to the Registrar for the administration of the University and coordination of the services in the University and its Campuses, Colleges, Faculties, Schools, Institutions, Departments.

The Person
Applicants for the post of Deputy Registrar must have in the past exhibited considerable degree of competence, responsiveness, demonstrable integrity and transparency on matters of administration and management. He/She will be responsible to the Registrar.

Qualifications

• Candidates must possess a good honours degree from a recognized University plus at least fifteen (15) years post qualification cognate experience.
• Candidate must be a PRINCIPAL ASSISTANT REGISTRAR. A substantial part of the post qualification experience must have been in the University of Benin or any other Institution of comparable status.
• The Possession of a higher degree(s) will be an advantage.

Salary
CONTISS 14 (N 1,820,907.00 - N2,381 ,771 .00) per annum.

2.) Deputy Librarian

Job Description
Deputy Librarian shall be responsible to the University Librarian for the administration of Libraries (both Central and Faculty Libraries) and for providing Library services from these to the entire University community.

The Person
Applicants for the post of Deputy Librarian must have in the past exhibited considerable degree of competence, responsiveness on matters of administration and management of the Library. He/She will be responsible to the University Librarian.

Qualification

• Applicants must possess a good University degree in Library Science and a Ph.D. with at least 15 years relevant experience.
• Applicant must also have contributed to knowledge through research and publications in reputable journals.

Salary
CONUASS 6 (N2,053,124.04 - N2,684,096.04) per annum.

3.) Chief Security Officer

The Person
The person to be appointed must have a proven record of considerable ability, competence, industry and integrity needed to organize a robust and result oriented Campus Security System. He/She must be capable of planning, organizing and implementing a coordinated and proactive security service. Above all, he/she must possess good human relation and the best attributes of a leader and effective manager. He/She will be responsible to the Vice- Chancellor,

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess a good Honours Degree from a recognized University coupled with a Certificate in Security Training.
• They should have at least 14 (Fourteen) years cognate experience in Security Services.
• Candidates must have attained the rank of not less than Chief Superintendent of Police or its equivalent in any of the Armed Forces.
• Experience in any comparable institution will be of advantage.

Salary
CONTISS 14 (N 1,820,907.96 - N2,381 ,772.00) per annum.

4.) Senior Architect

Qualification
B. Sc. Or HND in Architecture registrable with ARCON plus post-NYSC Certificate and at least 8 years cognate experience in addition to corporate membership with NIA.

Salary: CONTISS 09 (N 1,282,335.96 - N 1,824052.08)

5.) Senior Quantity Surveyor

Qualification
B.Sc. or HND plus ANIQS with AT LEAST 8 years cognate experience.

Salary: CONTISS 09 (N 1,282,335.96 - N 1,824,052.08)

6.) Technologist I/II/ Technical Officer I/II

Areas of Specialization

• Fish Farm
• Wild Life/Wood Science
• Computer Hardware
• Water & Environmental Health Highway
• Machinist
• Timber Structural Technology
• Electrical Engineering
• Vision Science
• Primary Care Optometry

Qualification
Laboratory Technologist II (Basic Entry Requirements)
Either

• B.Sc. ANIST,AIST,AIMLS or AIDT; OR
• A First degree (Science Lab Tech) from a recognized institution or HND (Laboratory Technology) in the relevant area of specialization and duly registered with:
• Nigerian Institute of Science Technology
• Institute of Medical Laboratory Sciences and
• Any other Institute recognized by any above

Laboratory Technologist I
Either:
(i) As for Laboratory Technologist II with at least 5 years post qualification cognate experience.

(c) Technical Officer
Full Technological Diploma of the City & Guilds/OND/HND in relevant areas.

Salary: CONTISS 07 (N 952,851.00 - N 1,377,741.00)

7.) Health Services

Pharmacist
Candidate must possess a University First Degree in Pharmacy plus one year Post-registration experience.

Salary: CONTISS 09 (N 1,282,335.96 - N 1,824,052.08)

Radiographer
Candidate must possess the Diploma of the Society of Radiographers (DSR) or Certificate of Membership of Radiographers or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.

Salary: CONTISS 06 (N 605,736.00 - N 896,329.96)

Health Technologist/Tech II/I
Higher National Diploma as appropriate

Salary: CONTISS 07 (N 952,851 - N1,377,74.00)

Optician
Diploma OND/HND in Optical Sciences

Salary: CONTISS 06 (N 605,736.00 - N 898,329.96)
Application Closing Date
20th January, 2013

Method of Application
Interested Applicants should submit with their application fifteen (15) copies of their detailed curriculum vitae highlighting among others the following.
(a) Full Names
(b) Place and Date of Birth
(c) Home Address
(d) Contact Address
(e) Nationality
(f) Marital Status
(g) Number and Ages of Children (if any)
(h) Institutions attended with Dates
(i) Academic Qualifications Obtained with Dates
(j) Working Experience
(k) Present Employment, indicating present status and salary
(I) Extra Curricular Activities
(m) Referees (3)

All applications should be submitted under confidential cover in sealed envelope marked "ACADEMIC OR NON-ACADEMIC POSITION" as appropriate, to:
The Office of the Registrar,
University of Benin, P.M.B. 1154, Benin City,
Nigeria

Each applicant must have three (3) referees who should be requested by the applicant to forward their referees report under confidential cover directly to the Registrar.

Only the applications of short-listed candidates will be acknowledged.

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