Deputy Director at Osun State University (UMOSUN), Osogbo

Osun State University (UMOSUN) was established by the Osun State University (Establishment) Law of 2006. The University commenced academic activities simultaneously on the permanent sites of its six campuses located in the six geo-political zones of Osun State on 22nd September. 2007. The campuses are located in Osogbo (Main Campus), Ejigbo, Ifetedo, Ikire, Ipetu-Ijesa and Okuku.

Osun State University has the vision of becoming the biggest and the best University in Nigeria in the near future and has the goal of developing into a world-class institution of learning, given its multi-campus nature and its rapid expansion in the short period of its existence.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the vacant position below in the Directorate of Works, Maintenance, and Physical Planning of the University:

Job Title: Deputy Director

Location: Osogbo, Osun

Requirements

• The applicant must possess a good First Degree (Bachelor's) (not lower than Second-Class Lower Division) in Civil / Electrical / Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University, plus at least twelve (12) years post-qualification experience, ten (10) of which must be in similar jobs; 
• Candidates should be registered with both COREN (Council for Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria and NSE (Nigerian Society of Engineers).
• Candidates should have excellent communication skills and must have high computer proficiency. 
• Candidates must have served as Chief Engineer (Civil/Electrical/Mechanical) for at least four (4) years in a University System;
• Candidates must be able to initiate, execute, and/or coordinate all minor works, maintenance activities, and capital projects in the University. 
• Candidates must demonstrate evidence of accomplishment as a Chief Engineer in a University system with clear evidence of output both in IGR projects and externally funded projects;
• Each applicant is to submit a 2500-word mission and vision statement.
• The applicant must include: an application letter, a Curriculum Vitae, a mission and vision document, photocopies of credentials, attestations, and evidence of performance; and IX.
• Must show ability to give effective leadership in a University of a complex nature.

Application Closing Date
Thursday, 20th November, 2025; 4:00 pm.

Method of Application
Applicants are required to submit twenty (20) copies of their application and current Curriculum Vitae, which should include, among others:

• Full Name (Surname First in Capital Letters)
• Post applied for
• Place and Date of Birth
• Marital Status
• Contact Details (including Mobile Telephone Numbers and Email)
• Number of Children and their Ages
• Nationality and State of Origin (If a Nigerian)
• Local Government of Origin (if from Osun State) Name, Address, and Phone Number of Next of Kin Permanent Home Address
• Institutions Attended with Dates
• Academic and Professional Qualifications with dates
• Work Experience with Dates, including full details of former and present posts
• Present Employment Status and Salary
• List of Publications (If any)
• Extra-Curricular Activities
• Any other relevant information that would facilitate a positive review of your application
• Names and Addresses of three (3) relevant referees.

Applicants should request their nominated referees to forward their reports under separate and confidential cover to:
The Registrar,
Osun State University,
P.M.B. 4494, Osogbo,
Osun State,
Nigeria.

Note

• All applications should be submitted to the Registrar at the address listed above.
• Applicants should indicate the position they are applying for at the top left-hand corner of their envelopes.
• Only shortlisted candidates would be contacted.