Teaching & Non-Teaching Vacancies at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife (30 Positions)

Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife 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.

Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife is recruiting to fill the following vacant positions:

A. Academic Positions

1. Faculty of Agriculture
Department of Animal Science

Position: Lecturer ll/l CONUASS 03/04

Areas of Specialization:
Animal Biotechnology, Animal Reproductive Physiology (specializing in male reproduction), Ruminant Nutrition, Non-Ruminant Nutrition, Fisheries and Aquaculture.

Reqirements:

• Candidates applying for the position of Lecturer II should possess B.Sc./B.Agric. (in animal Sciences or B,Sc. in Fisheries and Aquaculture)
• A minimum of Second Class Honours, Upper Division; M.Sc. and PhD degrees in any of the specializations listed above, from reputable universities. Copied from: hotnigerianjobs.com-
• Evidence of publications in reputable scholarly journals will be an added advantage.
• Candidate for the Position of Lecturer I must in addition to the above, have three (3) years’ post qualifications teaching experience as a Lecturer II in a recognized University.

Department of Agricutural Economics

Positions:
Graduate Assistant - CONUASS 01
Assistant Lecturer CONUASS 02

Specialization:
Agricultural Business Management, Agricultural Development and Planning Cooperation.

Reqirements:

• Candidate for the position of a Graduate Assistant should possess B.Agric (Agric. Economics) with at least a Second Class (Upper Division) from the Obafemi Awolowo University or any other reputable University.
• Nigerian applicants must possess NYSC discharge certificate.
• Applicants are expected to be registered as Postgraduate students.
• For the position of Assistant Lecturer, candidates should possess Masters Degree in Agricultural Economics from the Obafemi Awolowo University or any other reputable University. Copied from: hotnigerianjobs.com-
• Evidence of research/publications in highly reputable scholarly journals is required.

2. Faculty Of Arts
Department of Religious Studies

Positions:
Assistant Lecturer - CONUASS 02
Lecturer II/I - CONUASS 03/04

Areas of Specialization: 
African Traditional Religion Sociology of Religion

Reqirements:

• Candidate applying for the position of an Assistant Lecturer must have MA., M,Sc. Or M.Phil in Religious Studies or cognate relevant disciplines such as Anthropology, Sociology, History of Religions, etc.
• Candidate applying for the position of Lecturer II must have a Ph.D. degree in Anthropology, Sociology, History of Religions, etc.
• Candidate applying for the position of Lecturer I must have a Ph.D. degree in Religious Studies or cognate disciplines such as Anthropology, Sociology, History of Religions, etc. plus at least two years of teaching or research in Religious Studies or cognate disciplines, and at least four publications in reputable journals.
• A Senior Lecturer in Religious Studies must have a Ph.D. degree in Religious Studies or cognate relevant disciplines such as Anthropology, Sociology, History of Religions, etc plus at least 6 years of teaching or research in Religious Studies or cognate disciplines, and at least 12 publications in reputable journals.

Department of History

Positions
Lecturer II/I - CONUASS 03/04

Reqirements:

• Candidate applying for these positions must have a Ph.D. degree in History from a recognized institution, have cognate teaching experience at the tertiary level and must show evidence of academic productivity through publications in reputable peer reviewed journals in the discipline.

3. Faculty of Social Sciences
Department of Political Science

Positions:
Graduate Assistant - CONUASS 01
Assistant Lecturer - CONUASS 02
Lecturer II/I - CONUASS 03/04

Reqirements:

• Candidates applying for the position of a Graduate Assistant should possess B.Sc. degree in Political Science from a reputable university.
• Candidates must be qualified, willing and capable of pursuing higher degrees. Candidates with a CGPA of less than 3.0 on the scale of 5.0 (or its equivalent) need not apply.
• Candidates applying for the position of an Assistant Lecturer should posses B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees in Political Science from a reputable university or universities. Such candidates must have obtained a CGPAof at least 3.0 on the scale of 5.0 (or its equivalent) at the B.Sc level, and a B+ average at the M.Sc level.
• Candidates applying for the position of a Lecturer II should possess B.Sc, M.Sc and PhD degrees in Political Science from a reputable university or universities.
• Consideration may be given to candidates with B.Sc and M.Sc degrees in Political Science and a reasonable number of publications in reputable scholarly journals provided such candidates have spent three years as an Assistant Lecturer and must have reached an advanced stage on the Ph.D programme.
• Candidates applying for the position of a Lecturer I should possess B.Sc., M.Sc and Ph.D degrees in Political Science from a reputable university or universities and a reasonable number of publications in reputable scholarly journals.
• In addition, candidates should have at least three years experience in the university system. Candidates are to indicate their area of specialization.

4. Faculty of Pharmacy
Department of Pharmaceuticals

Positions:
Junior Trainee Fellow - CONUASS 01
Lecturer II/I - CONUASS 03/04

Reqirements:

• Candidate applying for the position of a Junior Trainee Fellows must be a Pharmacy graduates with excellent qualifications and desire for postgraduate training in Pharmaceutical Chemistry.
• Candidate applying for the position of a Lecturer II must be a registered pharmacists with Ph.D or M.Sc. in Pharmaceutical Chemistry from Obafemi Awolowo University or any other recognized University.
• For candidates who possess only M.Sc. degree in Pharmaceutical Chemistry, ability to proceed straight to Ph.D. Pharmaceutical Chemistry will be an added advantage.
• Candidate applying for the position of a Lecturer I must in addition to the above have some years of teaching experience and evidence of publications in reputable journals.

Department of Pharmacognosy

Positions:
Junior Trainee Fellow - CONUASS 01
Lecturer II - CONUASS 03

Reqirements:

• Candidate for the position of a Junior Trainee Fellow must have B.Pharm, Degree (a GPA of not less than Second Class Lower Grade).
• NYSC Discharge Certificate, and a Registered Pharmacist.
• No work experience required. Copied from: hotnigerianjobs.com
• Candidate for the position of a Lecturer II must be a registered pharmacist with a B.pharm. Degree (a GPA of not less than Second Class Lower Grade) and a M.Sc. Pharmacognosy Degree from O.A.U. or any other recognized University.
• Previous work experience as an academic staff in a Department of Pharmacognosy, or comparable academic or research establishment, publications in international or national journals and ability to proceed straight to PhD. Pharmacognosy would be an added advantage.

5. Faculty Of Technology
African Institute for Science Policy and Innovation (AISPI)

Positions:
Junior Research Fellow - CONUASS 02
Research Fellow II - CONUASS 03
Senior Research Fellow - CONUASS 05

Reqirements:

• Candidate for the position of Junior Research Fellow should possess B.Sc. In Engineering, Sciences and M.Sc. in Technology Management or allied disciplines such as Industry Engineering and Engineering management.
• Candidates for the position of Research Fellow II should possess B.Sc. in Engineering, Sciences or Social Sciences and M.Sc. and Ph.D in Technology Management or allied disciplines such as Industry Engineering and Engineering management. Candidates without Ph.D are expected to have years of cognate experience. Evidence of Publications is very important.
• Candidates for the position of Senior Research Fellow should possess B.Sc. in Engineering, Sciences or Social Sciences and M.Sc. and Ph.D in Technology Management or allied disciplines such as Industry Engineering and Engineering management plus five years of cognate experience.
• Evidence of scholarly Publications is very important.

6. Faculty Of Detistry
Department of Preventive and Community Dentistry

Position:
Lecturer I CONUASS 04

Area of Specialization: Periodontology

Reqirements:

• Candidates for the position of Lecturer 1 should be medically qualified with basic degree in Dental Surgery (B.D.S.,B .Ch.D) from a reputable institution.
• He/she should be a member of the Fellowship of West African College of Surgeons (FWACS) or National Postgraduate Medical College (FCMDS).

B. Senior Non-Teaching Positions

Medical and Health Services

Position:
Medical Laboratory Scientist I - CONTISS 08

Areas of Specialization:  Haematology, Microbiology and Chemical Pathology

Reqirements:

• Candidate applying for the position of a Medical Laboratory Scientist I must possess a good University degree or its equivalent in Medical Laboratory Science. Copied from: www.hotnigerianjobs.com
• Applicants must be registered with the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN) Fellowship Certificate of the Council will be an added advantage.

Physics Department

Position:
Senior Assistant Technologist (Mechanical) - CONTISS 6

• Candidates applying for the position of Senior Assistant Technologist must possess Part II Technician of the City and Guilds in relevant field plus 2 years experience OR National Diploma plus 2 years relevant experience in Mechanical Engineering.
• He/She must be skilled in the repairs and operation of lathe, milling, shaping, welding and drilling machines.
• Possession of Trade Test II and Ill and Federal Craft Training Certificate in Fitting and Machinery will be an added advantage.

Department of Pharmacognosy

Positions:
Principal Technologist - CONTISS 11

Reqirements:

• Candidates for the position of Principal Technologist must have HND/A.I.S.T./N.I.S.T. and minimum of ten years post qualification experience, preferably in an Academic Institution.

Department of Agricultural and Environmental

Positions:
Senior Technologist CONTISS 08
Senior Technical Officer CONTISS 08

Reqirements:

• Candidate for the position of Senior Technologist should possess Full Technologist Certificate of the City and Guild AIST/NIST or HND in relevant field with specialization in Farm Power/Machinery, food processing and Post Harvest Technology plus at least 7 years post qualification experience.
• Candidate for the position of Senior Technical Officer should possess HND or equivalent plus 3 years post qualification experience with specialization in Farm Structure and Environment, Civil or Building Technology.

Registry

Positions:
Assistant Registrar - CONTISS 09
Senior Assistant Registrar - CONTISS 11

Reqirements:

• Candidate for the position of an Assistant Registrar should possess a good University honours degree from a well-recognized institution with a minimum of second class (Lower Division) plus at least five years relevant administrative experience in the public or private sector but preferably in a Higher Educational Institution.
• Possession of a postgraduate diploma/degree in a relevant field of administration/management will be an advantage.
• Candidate must be computer literate.
• Candidate for the position of a Senior Assistant Registrar should possess qualifications as specified for Assistant Registrar but with eight years relevant administrative experience in the public or private sector but preferably in a Higher Educational Institution.
• Possession of a postgraduate diploma/degree in a relevant field of administration/management will be an advantage. He/She must be computer literate.

Application Closing Date
28 October, 2012

Method of Application
Applicants for Academic and 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:
(i) Full Name (Surname first in capital letters).
(ii) Post Applied for.
(iii) Date and place of birth (attach birth certificate/sworn affidavit).
(iv) Nationality.
(v) State of Origin, Senatorial District and Local Government Area (if a Nigerian)
(vi) Permanent Home Address.
(vii) Current Postal Address/including G.S.M. Telephone number.
(Viii) Marital Status.
(ix) Number of Children and their Ages.
(x) Institutions attended with dates.
(xi) Academic/Professional qualifications and distinctions obtained with dates (attach copies of
credentials).
(Xii) Work Experience with dates.
(xiii) Present Employment, Status and Salary (if any).
(xiv) Research interests and activities
(xv) Conference/courses attended (state titles of papers presented if any).
(xvi) Professional accomplishment.
(xvii) Publications with date.
(xviii) Service to national and international bodies.
(xix) Extra CurricularActivities.
(xx) Any physical challenge?
(xxi) Names and address of three (3) referees who must have been closely associated with candidate’s 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 are to be forwarded to the Registrar, Obafemi Awolowo University, lIe-lfe, “for the attention of Director of Personnel Affairs”. Only the applications of candidates short listed will be acknowledged.