Academic Staff Vacancies at Adekunle Ajasin University

Academic Staff Vacancies at Adekunle Ajasin University 

ADEKUNLE AJASIN UNIVERSITY AKUNGBA-AKOKO, ONDO STATE EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENTS FOR ACADEMIC STAFF VACANCIES
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and interested external candidates to fill the vacant academic
staff positions in Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State, as follows:

POSITIONS:
1. Professor
2. Reader
3. Senior Lecturer
4. Lecturer I
5. Lecturer II
6. Assistant Lecturer

FACULTY/DEPARTMENT:
A. FACULTY OF ARTS
1. Department of English Studies
2. Department of Mass Communication
3. Department of History and International Studies
4. Department of Linguistics & Languages
5. Department of Philosophy
6. Department of Religion and African Culture

B. FACULTY OF EDUCATION
1. Department of Arts Education
2. Department of Social Science Education
3. Department of Guidance & Counseling
4. Department of Educational Management
5. Department of Science and Technical Education

C. FACULTY OF LAW
1. Department of Commercial Law
2. Department Of Jurisprudence Law
3. Department of Private Law
4. Department of Public Law

D. FACULTY OF SCIENCE
1. Department of Biochemistry
2. Department of Chemistry and Industrial Chemistry
3. Department of Computer Science
4. Department of Environmental Biology and Fisheries
5. Department of Geology and Applied Geophysics
6. Department of Industrial Mathematics & Mathematics
7. Department of Physics & Electronics
8. Department of Microbiology
9. Department of Plant Science & Biotechnology

E. FACULTY OF SOCIAL AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
1. Department of Accounting
2. Department of Banking & Finance
3. Department of Economics
4. Department of Political Science & Public Administration
5. Department of Business Administration & Management
6. Department of Geography & Planning Sciences
7. Department of Pure and Applied Psychology
8. Department of Sociology

F. UNIVERSITY LIBRARY
(i) Principal Librarian
A candidate for this post must possess MLS or Ph.D. in Library Science, or Library and
Information Science. The candidate must have at least nine (9) years cognate experience in an
academic or research library. The candidate must be computer literate. Evidence of substantial
contribution to knowledge through research and scholarly publications in reputable journals is
required.
(ii) Senior Law Librarian
A candidate for this post must possess first degree and MLIS or a Ph.D. in Library Science, or
Library and Information Science. The candidate must have at least six (6) years cognate
experience in an academic or research library. The candidate must be computer literate.
Evidence of substantial contribution to knowledge through research and scholarly publications in
reputable journals is required.
(iii) Librarian I
A Candidate for this post must possess MLS and MLIS in Library and Information Science. The
candidate must have at least three (3) years cognate experience in an academic/research, Library.
The candidate must be computer literate and show evidence of reasonable research and scholarly
publications.
(iv) Librarian II
A Candidate for this post must possess MLS or MLIS. The candidate must be computer literate.

G. REQUIREMENTS:
(i) Professor:
A candidate for this post must possess a good first degree and a Ph.D. degree in the relevant discipline from a
recognized University with not less than ten (10) years of teaching and research experience in a University or
comparable institution of higher learning. The candidate must be able to initiate and develop courses at both
undergraduate and post graduate levels. Sufficient administrative experience and ability to provide both
academic and administrative leadership is required. A strong proof of continuing research with appreciable
evidence of scholarly publications in reputable journals published both locally and internationally is required in
addition to evidence of ability to supervise post-graduate students, including Ph.D. candidates, in areas of
expertise.
(ii) Reader:
A candidate for this post must possess a good first degree and a Ph.D. degree in the relevant discipline from a
recognized University with not less than eight (8) years of teaching and research experience in a University or
comparable institution of higher learning. The candidate must be able to initiate and develop courses at both
undergraduate and post graduate levels. Sufficient administrative experience and ability to provide both
academic and administrative leadership is required. Evidence of several scholarly publications in learned
journals is required in addition to evidence of ability to supervise post-graduate students including Ph.D.
candidates, in areas of expertise.
(iii) Senior Lecturer:
A candidate for this post must possess a good B.A. (Hons.) degree and a doctorate in the relevant discipline
with at least five (5) years of teaching and research experience in a University or comparable institution of
higher learning. Candidate must possess evidence of scholarly publications in reputable journals, ability to teach
courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
(iv) Lecturer I:
A candidate for this post must have a good first degree and a doctorate degree in the relevant discipline from a
recognized University with at least four (4) years teaching and research experience in a University or
comparable institution of higher learning. The candidate must also have ability to teach courses at the
undergraduate level. Evidence of scholarly publications in reputable journals is also required.
(v) Lecturer II:
A candidate for this post must possess a good first degree and Ph.D. degree in the relevant discipline from a
recognized University. Evidence of scholarly publications in learned journals will be an added advantage.
(vi) Assistant Lecturer:
A candidate for this post must possess a good first degree and a Master degree in the relevant discipline from a
recognized University. The Master degree is expected to be with a PhD grade. Candidates must also be
willing to commence studies leading to the award of the PhD degree in the relevant discipline as soon as
possible.

SALARIES AND ALLOWANCES:
1. Professor - CONUASS 07 (N2,485,099.00 – N3,209,140.00) per annum
2. Associate Professor - CONUASS 06 (N2,053,124.00 - N2,684,096.00) per annum
3. Senior Lecturer - CONUASS 05 (N1,653,415.00 - N2,348,299.00) per annum
4. Lecturer I - CONUASS 04 (N1,122,751.00 – N1,444,535.00) per annum
5. Lecturer II - CONUASS 03 (N897,501.00 – N1,074,314.00) per annum
6. Assistant Lecturer - CONUASS 02

METHOD OF APPLICATION:
Candidates are requested to forward only ONE copy of their typed and duly signed application with copies of
their Curriculum Vitae which should contain, among other things, the following, to the University:
(i) Names in full (Surname first)
(ii) Place & Date of Birth
(iii) Home Address
(iv) Present Postal Address
(v) Sex
(vi) Nationality
(viii) State of Origin/Local Government or Origin
(viii) Marital Status
(ix) Number and Ages of Children
(x) Secondary and Post Secondary Education (including dates and institutions)
(xi) Academic and Professional Qualifications (including distinctions with dates)
(xii) Current Research
(xiii) Details of Publications including:
(a) Authorship: Candidates should state their contributions; evidence to support the
contribution should be produced where possible.
(b) Names of Journals in which they are published and
(c) Location and Date of Publication
(xix) Other activities outside current employment
(xv) Names and Addresses of three (3) Referees
Candidates should request their Referees to forward their references under confidential cover on their
behalf direct to the Registrar before the close of submission of applications.

All applications should reach the University no later than two (2) weeks from the date of this
publication, and should be addressed to:

The Registrar,
Adekunle Ajasin University,
P.M.B. 001,
Akungba-Akoko,
Ondo State, Nigeria.
An electronic copy of the application letter and CV only should also be forwarded to:
registrar_vacancy@aaua.edu.ng
Only short-listed candidates shall be contacted.
Mr. R. B. Olotu,
Registrar.
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