Professor (Surgery) at Achievers University, Owo

Achievers University, Owo, was approved and licensed by the Federal Government of Nigeria in 2007. The institution commenced academic activities on 2nd April, 2008. The University, which is situated in a serene and conducive environment, has matriculated 13 sets of students and graduated nine sets of "Achievers" who are making their marks in all spheres of human endeavours. The University now fully operates at its permanent site at Km 1, Idasen-Ute Road, Owo.

As a result of rapid expansion and the need to sustain our remarkable achievements, we are seeking exceptionally qualified staff with outstanding integrity and demonstrable leadership qualities to join our team in the capacity below:

Job Title: Professor (Surgery)

Location: Owo, Ondo
Faculty: Clinical Scinces
Department: Surgery

Qualifications and Requirements

• The candidates must possess a Ph.D. in the relevant subject areas with at least twelve (12) years of teaching, research, community service and professional experience in a university or any other tertiary research-oriented institution.
• Applicants must have a record of substantial publications in local and international journals, evidence of postgraduate supervision, and the ability to initiate and develop research.
•  The candidates, who must have been Associate Professors (Readers) for a minimum of three (3) years, must be willing to initiate and develop courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, and must be able to supervise postgraduate students, including doctoral students, in his/ her area of discipline.
• In addition, candidates must demonstrate evidence of academic leadership, evidence of teamwork, as well as administrative experience in working with interdisciplinary groups. Registration with professional bodies, where applicable, is compulsory.

Salary and Conditions of Service

• Salary, allowances and other benefits, including a contributory pension scheme, are as approved by the Governing Council of Achievers University, and are favourably compared with what obtains in other public and private universities.

Application Closing Date
2nd September, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates are required to submit three (3) hard copies of their Applications along with their credentials (O Level results inclusive) and Curriculum Vitae, which should contain, among other things, the following:

• Full Name
• Place and Date of Birth
• State of Origin / Local Government of Origin
• Nationality
• Permanent Home Address
• Email Address
• Telephone Number
• Marital Status
• Names and Ages of Children
• Name and Address of Next of Kin
• Names of Educational Institutions Attended with Dates
• Academic / Professional Qualifications with Dates
• Work Experience
• Posts Held with Dates
• Present Employment
• Status and Salary (attach pay slip)
• Service to National and International Bodies
• Conferences
• Training and Workshops Attended (for Academic Posts - Current Research, Details of Publications, including Authorship, Names of Journals in Which They Are Published, and Location and Date of Publication)
• Other Activities Under Current Employment
• Names, Addresses (including their emails) and Telephone Numbers of Three (3) Referees, and Proposed Date of Availability for Duty if Appointed.

All applications should be addressed to:
The Registrar,
Achievers University,
P.M.B. 1030,
Owo, Ondo State.

Note 

• Applicants should request their referees to forward their references directly to the same address.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• For further information, please contact:
  • Niyi: adekanye.mo@achievers.edu.ng - 08060266505
  • Eta: sulaiman.ea@achievers.edu.ng - 08148595164