Academic and non Academic Job Vacancies at Obafemi Awolowo University

 Academic and non Academic Job Vacancies at Obafemi Awolowo University

Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife is recruiting to fill the following Academic and Non-Academic Staff vacant job positions:

A. SENIOR NON-TEACHING POSITION

Department of Microbiology

(a) Technologist I - CONTISS 08 (N1,258,653 N1,866,314)

Requirements 
Candidates applying for the position of Technologist must possess HND in Microbiology and Micro- techniques and at least three years working experience preferably In a University.

(b) Confidential Secretary I/II CONTISS 07/08 (N1.084,016 - N1,600,307/ N709,051 - N1,073,483)

Requirements 
Candidates applying for the position of Confidential Secretary I must possess HND in Secretarial Studies/Secretarial Administration and NYSC discharge certificate or NYSC exemption certificate while those applying for the position of Confidential Secretary II must possess minimum of OND in Secretarial Studies/Secretarial Administration with four years of cognate experience.

A. ACADEMIC POSITIONS

1.) 

Faculty of Science

Department of Physics 

Position: 

• Senior Lecturer - CONUASS 05
• Assistant Lecturer - CONUASS 02
• Assistant Lecturer - CONUASS 02
• Assistant Lecturer - CONUASS 02
• Graduate Assistant - CONUASS 01

Area of Specialization

• Atmospheric Physics and Meteorology
• Material Science and Nanotechnology
• Health Physics and Environment
• Nuclear Engineering
• Nuclear Engineering

Requirements 
Candidates for the position of Senior Lecturer must possess Ph.D. degree in Physics or Engineering Physics from a recognized degree in Physics or Engineering Physics from a recognized University. Applicants must have at least six years of post-doctoral University full-time teaching and research experience, evidence of academic productivity through publications in reputable journals in the appropriate discipline. 

Candidates for the position of Assistant lecturer must possess a Bachelor and Masters degree in Physics or Engineering physics (with thesis) from a recognized University. Registration for Ph.D programme in the appropriate discipline will be an added advantage.

Candidates for the position of Graduate Assistant must possess a B.Sc degree in Physics or Engineering Physics (no less than Second Class Upper division) from a recognized University.

2.) Faculty of Social Sciences

Department of Geography

Position

• Assistant Lecturer- CONUASS 02
• Graduate Assistant CONUASS 01

Requirements 
Candidates applying for the position of Assistant Lecturer should possess B.Sc, M.Sc in Geography/Remote Sensing and GIS with specialization in Human Geography from a recognized University.

Candidates applying for the position of Graduate Assistant should possess B.Sc in Geography with at least Second Class Upper division from a recognized University.


3.) College of Health Sciences

Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences

(a) Department of Nursing

Position:

• Senior Lecturer/Lecturer I - CONUASS 05104
• Lecturer II - CONUASS03

Area of Specialization

• Nursing/Nursing Science

Requirements 
Candidates applying for the position of Senior Lecturer should possess Bachelors Degree with not less than Second Class Lower Division. He/She should be registered as a Nurse/Midwife/Public Health with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria. He/She should possess Master’s Degree in Nursing and Doctor of Philosophy or Doctor of Nursing Science with minimum of 8 Publications in reputable national and international journals. Clinical work experience will be an added advantage.

Candidates applying for the position of Lecturer I should possess Bachelor Degree with not less than Second Class Lower Division. He/She should be registered as a Nurse/Midwife/Public Health with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria and should possess Master’s Degree in Nursing, Doctor of Philosophy or Doctor of Nursing Science and Minimum of 3 Publications in reputable national and international journals. Clinical work experience will be added advantage.

Candidates applying for the position of Lecturer II should possess Bachelor of Nursing Science degree with not less than Second Class Lower Division. He/She should be registered as a Nurse/Midwife/Public Health with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria and should possess Master’s Degree in Nursing. Clinical work experience and Publications in reputable national and international journals will be added advantages.


(b) Department of Community Health

Position: Senior Lecturer/Lecturer I - CONUASS 05/04 

Areas of Speclalisation
Medical Fellow -Health Management

Position:  Lecturer I/II - CONUASS 04/03 

Areas of Specialisation
Non-Medical Fellow – Nutrition

Requirements 
Candidates applying for the position of Senior Lecturer/Lecturer I (Medical Fellow Health Management) must possess MB.Ch.B. degree, FMCPH/FWACP (Public Health) with focus in Health Management. Additional training in Administration or Management will be an advantage. In addition, candidate for Senior Lectureship position should have cognate experience in the University system or equivalent institution.

Candidates applying for the position of Lecturer I/II (Non-Medical Fellow Nutrition) should possess M.Sc. and/or Ph.D degree in Human Nutrition. Entry level will depend on cognate experience in University or equivalent institutions and publications.


4.) Faculty of Environmental Design and Management

(a) Department of Urban and Regional Planning

Position: 

• Lecturer II - CONUASS 03
• Assistant Lecturer - CONUASS 02
• Graduate Assistant CONUASS 01

Areas of specialisation

• Housing and Urban Studies

Requirements 
Candidates applying for the position of Lecturer II should possess first degree in Urban and Regional Planning and a Ph.D. in the same or related/equivalent discipline. Candidates with M.Sc (by research thesis) in Urban and Regional Planning who possess registration with TOPREC will also be considered. In addition, candidates must be sound in the use of AUTOCARD and GIS and must be registerable with NITP and TOPREC. Evidence of research and publications in relevant peer reviewed academic journals will be an added advantage.

Candidates applying for the position of Assistant Lecturer should possess first degree in Urban and Regional Planning with M.Sc. (by research thesis) in the same or related/equivalent discipline. Candidates’ qualifications must be registrable for Ph.D. programme (60% in the coursework of academic M.Sc. programme) in Urban and Regional Planning in the University and with the TOPREC. Candidates with B.Sc. in Urban and Regional Planning with a minimum of Second Class Upper Division may be considered but must have registered with TOPREC. In addition candidates must be sound in the use of AUTOCARD and GIS.

Candidates applying for the position of Graduate Assistant should possess a minimum of Second Class Upper Division degree in Urban and Regional Planning. Candidates must be sound in the use of AUTOCARD and GIS. Completion of National Youth Service (NYSC) is compulsory. 

(b) Department of Estate Management

Position:

• Professor - CONUASS 07, or
• Associate Professors - CONUASS 06,
• or Senior Lecturer - CONUASS 05

Areas of Specialisation
Property Valuation and Investment Appraisal; Urban Land Policy and Administration; Property Development and Finance; Property Portfolio Management and Analysis and Environmental Impact Analysis

Requirements 
Candidates for the position of Professor/Associate Professor (Reader)/Senior Lecturer should possess a first degree in Estate Management with Ph.D in the same or related/equivalent discipline with relevant teaching and research experience at University level. Also, the candidate must be corporate member of the Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers (NIESV) and must be a registered member of the Estate Surveyors and Valuers Registration Board of Nigeria (ESVRABON). Evidence of research and publications in reputable national and international journals and proven ability to conduct and supervise industry and student related research, are essential.
5.) Faculty of Education

Department of Educational Administration and Planning

Position:

• Lecturer I - CONUASS 03
• Graduate Assistant CONUASS 01

Area of Specialization

• Educational Administration/Education
• Planning/Educational Management

Requirements 
Candidates for the position of Lecturer I should possess a Ph.D degree in Educational Administration, Educational Planning or Educational Management. He/She must have 3 years’ post qualification teaching experience from a recognized University or College of Education. Candidate must have been Lecturer II for at least 3 years. He/She must have scholarly publications in referred journals. Candidate must be computer literate.

Candidates for the position of Graduate Assistant should possess a Second Class (Upper Division) degree in education. Candidate must be computer literate.

Application Method 
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 (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 candidates 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 Awolowo 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: registra@oauife.edu.com within the specified period. Only the applications of candidates short-listed will be acknowledged

Application Deadline 10th September, 2013