Assistant Lecturer (Botany) at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife

Obafemi Awolowo University, Ife is a first-generation comprehensive public institution established in 1961 as the University of Ife by the then Western Region of Nigeria. In August 1975, the Federal Government of Nigeria took over the University and in 1987 renamed it after Chief Obafemi Awolowo, a frontline Nigerian Statesman and one of the University's founding fathers. The University is situated on a vast expanse of land of 11,861 hectares in Ile-Ife, Osun State, Southwest of Nigeria. The Vision of the founders of the University was to establish an institution dedicated to the promotion of learning and culture.

Applications are invited from suitable candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Assistant Lecturer (Botany)

Location: Ile-Ife, Osun
Faculty: Science
Department: Botany

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess a Master’s degree (Ph.D. in progress).
• Candidates must possess NYSC Discharge Certificate or evidence of exemption.
• Digital Literacy is a must.

Salary
N2,599,713 - N3,040,268 / Annum (CONUASS 02).

Application Closing Date
22nd July, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Application Procedures

• Click on the link above
• Create an applicant account using the "sign-up" button or login using the "sign in" button if you already have an account
• Submit your application and required documents
• Track your application status online.

Application Instruction
Candidates should submit, via the online application portal (Link above), soft copies of their
application with detailed Curriculum Vitae, photocopies of credentials and supporting
documents.

The CV should be presented in the following order:

• A.) Personal Data
  • Full Name (underline Surname)
  • Date of Birth
  • Place of Birth
  • Nationality
  • State of Origin
  • Senatorial District
  • Local Government Area
  • Permanent Address
  • Contact Address
  • Telephone Number
  • Email Address
  • Marital Status
  • Number and Ages of Children
  • Name of Next of Kin
  • Address of Next of Kin
  • Post Desired
  • Physical Disability / Challenge.
• B.) Educational Background:
  • Educational Institutions Attended with Dates
  • Academic and Professional Qualifications
• C.) Work Experience:
  • Work Experience with Full Details of Former and Present Positions
  • Membership of Professional Bodies
  • Distinctions and Awards
  • Postgraduate Supervision (Applicable to Academic Positions)
  • Current Position and Date of Last Promotion / Appointment / Regrading
  • Current Salary and Status / Grade Level
  • Research Activities (Applicable to Academic Positions)
  • Attraction of Research Grants (Applicable to Academic Positions)
  • Major Academic-related Services to the Nation outside the University System (Applicable to Academic Positions)
  • Important Learned Conferences / Workshops / Courses Attended with details of Paper
  • Presentation. (Applicable to Academic Positions)
  • Publications (Applicable to Academic Positions)
  • Extra-Curricular Activities
  • Names and addresses of 3 Referees (one of whom must be in the candidate’s field of study in the case of an academic position).
  • Proposed date of availability for duty if selected.

Note

• Referees should be requested to forward their reports in PDF, with the subject heading bearing the name of the applicant, directly to the Registrar of the University at: apply-referee@oauife.edu.ng .
• All enquiries should be directed to: apply-enquiry@oauife.edu.ng
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• OAU is an equal-opportunity employer.