Rhema University Academic and Non-Academic Job Vacancies

Rhema University is a private University licensed in November 2009 and established to produce for Nigeria, leaders that would meet the challenges of development in this age of globalization. The vision of Rhema University is to operate a University of excellence where the theory in class and textbooks will be complemented with practical skills and entrepreneurship studies. It is in this light that Rhema University will employ credible and dedicated staff who will cultivate in the students profound professional expertise and high moral character.
Applications are hereby invited from suitable and qualified candidates to fill the vacant positions listed below for Academic and Non-academic Staff in Rhema University.

ACADEMIC STAFF POSITIONS

Position include
-Professor
-Readers
-Senior Lecturer
-Lecturer 1
-Lecturer 11
-Assistant Lecturer

In the following Colleges, Departments and Programmes:

COLLEGE OF MANAGEMENT AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTINGAND FINANCE Accounting
Banking and Finance
Actuarial Science

DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS
Economics

DEPARTMENT OF MASS COMMUNICATION Mass Communication

DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE AND PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT
Political Science and Public Administration
Industrial and Personnel Administration
Sociology

COLLEGE OF BASIC AND APPLIED SCIENCES DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE Computer Science
Information and Communication Technology.

DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL SCIENCES
Mathematics
Physics
Statistics

DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY
Chemistry
Bio-Chemistry

DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
Applied Biology
Microbiology

ACADEMIC STAFF REQUIREMENTS

Professors:
Ph.D. degree with specialization in the discipline applied for. Evidence of academic leadership in terms of publication, project design etc with at least 12 year post qualification full time relevant teaching and research experience.

Readers:
Same as Professor but with at least 10 years of post qualification full time relevant teaching and research experience.

Senior Lecturers:
Same as Professor but with at least 5 years experience of teaching and research in University or comparable institution. Candidates who have MSc degree with considerable relevant experience may in some exceptional cases be considered.

Lecturer I:
Ph.D. degree from a reputable University with a minimum of 3 years post qualification work experience in a University, research institute and evidence of scholarly publications. Candidates who have M.Sc degree with considerable relevant experience may in some exceptional cases be considered.

Lecturer 11:
Ph.D degree in the indicated discipline. Holders of an MSc degree with considerable relevant experience will be considered.

Assistant Lecturers:
M.Sc degree in the indicated discipline. Evidence of ability to proceed to the Ph.D programme will be an advantage.

Librarian II:
Candidates must possess MLS. Knowledge in computer operations will be an advantage.

Assistant Librarian:
Candidates must have a BLS Degree in Library Studies and evidence of NYSC discharge certificate.


Non Academic Staff Positions.

i) Assistant Registrar:
A good honours degree from a recognized University or its equivalent plus at least 3 years post qualification relevant experience in a University or comparable institution.

ii) Administrative Officer:
Candidates must possess a good honours degree from a recognized University plus a minimum of 1 year relevant work experience.

iii) Public Relations Officer
A good honours degree in Mass Communication, English Language or Law is preferred for positions of Public Relations Officer.

iv) Finance! Accounting Officer:
Senior Accountant Candidates should possess a good University degree in Accountancy plus 4 years cognate experience or ACA, ACCA, ACMA plus at least 6 years post qualification cognate experience.

v) Accountants I
Interested candidates must possess a good honours degree in Accountancy trom a recognized University or ACA, ACCA, ACMA plus NYSC discharge certit'icate in the case of Accountant II and 3 years experience in the case of Accountant I.

vi) Principal Technologist:
Candidates must in addition to acquiring the required certificates must have worked in an institution of higher learning for not less than 8 years. Evidence of maturity, supervisory ability and knowledge of the scientific tools will be required.

vii) Senior Technology:
Same as Technologist I but with not less than 6 years experience in a University or comparable higher institution.

viii) Technologist I:
Same as Technologist II. A post qualification experience in a university or a comparable higher institution will be an advantage.

ix) Technologist II:
Candidates must possess HND/HNC in a relevant field plus NYSC discharge certificate plus B.Tech/Final Diploma of the Nigerian Institute of Science and Technology (NIST).

x) Secretarial Staff:
HND Secretarial Studies plus computer proficiency and NYSC discharge certificate. A working cognate experience of not less than 3 years will be an advantage.

xi) Library Officer:
Candidates must possess HND in Library studies. Working experience in a university or comparable institution will be an advantage.

xii) Hostel Supervisor:
Candidates must be married and must have a degree or HND in Public Administration from a recognized Institution. Evidence of previous experience in University or comparable institution will be an added advantage

METHOD OF APPLICATION
Candidates for each position must submit 10 copies of applications, photocopies of credentials, discharge certificate from NYSC where applicable, any other valid document and curriculum vitae arranged in the following order.

1. Post Applied For
2. College And Departments
3. Full Name With Surname In Capitals
4. Date Of Birth/Place Of Birth
5. Sex
6. Marital Status
7. Names And Ages Of children
8. Town And State Of Origin
9. Nationality
10. Current Postal Address.
11. E-mail Address/GSM Tel. Number
12. Permanent Home Address
13. Institutions Attended With Dates
14. Academic Qualifications With Dates
15. List of Publications With Details (where applicable)
16. Working Experience With Dates
17. Present Employment, Status, Salary And Employer
18. Extra Curriculum Activities
19.Names And Addresses Of Three References

All applications should be addressed to:
The Registrar,
Rhema University,
PMB 7021 Aba,
Abia State

Application Deadline is 20th April, 2010

Successful candidates will be contacted two weeks after the closing date through their e-mail.