Lecturer I (English and Literary Studies) at KolaDaisi University (KDU)

KolaDaisi University, Ibadan, a private University licensed by the Federal Government of Nigeria in November, 2016, is a non-governmental, non-partisan and non-sectarian institution. It is situated at Km 18, along the new Ibadan-Oyo Express Road. The Vision of the University is "to be a world-class institution for excellence in nurturing graduates to meet the socio-economic needs of a knowledge-driven economy". Its Mission statement is to nurture reckoning graduates with the competency to help elevate our country to global.

The University is established to be a centre of academic excellence committed to the achievement of accelerated development through research and manpower development. It seeks to relate its activities to the cultural, technological, social and economic needs of the people of Nigeria.

Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Lecturer I (English and Literary Studies) 

Location: Ibadan, Oyo

Requirements

•  Candidate must possess a Ph.D Degree in the relevant field with three (3) years of post-doctoral experience in teaching and research and scholarly publications in National and International peer reviewed Joumals.
• Proficiency in ICT with demonstrable competence is a requirement.

Salary Grade
KDUTSS 04.

Conditions of Service:

• The appointment, which is to commence in the 2025/2026 academic session, is for a probationary period of two years in the first instance and may be confirmed to retiring age.
• Salaries are as applicable in Federal Universities.
• Other conditions are as contained in the approved Conditions of Service by the Governing Council of KolaDalsi University, Ibadan.

Application Closing Date
1st January, 2026.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send ten (10) copies of their Applications, Curriculum Vitae and credentials. The detailed CV must contain the following:

• Names in Full (Surname First and in capitals)
• Post Applying For
• Place and Date of Birth
• Home Address
• Present Postal / Contact Addresses (With Phone Number (s) and E-mail Address)
• Nationality at Birth
• State / local Government Area / Ward
• Marital Status, Number and Ages of Children
• Name, Relationship and Address of Next of Kin
• Institutions attended with dates
• Academic and Professional Qualifications with dates (Including Awards, Distinctions and Scholarships with dates)
• Membership of Professional Bodies
• Important and Relevant Academic Conferences
• Workshops / Courses attended, with dates
• Teaching, Research, Administrative and Community Service Experience
• Other Activities Outside Current Employment
• Current Research, Awards and Grants
• Details of Publications indicating Authorship, Year, Title of Publication, Details of Outlet, including Publishers
• Present Employment, Position and Salary
• Extra Curricular Activities
• Names and Addresses of three Referees
• Proposed Date of Availability for Duties, if appointed.

All Applications should be addressed and submitted in a sealed envelope indicating the post for which the application is made at the top left corner to:
The Registrar,
KolaDaisi University, Ibadan,
Km 18, Ibadan - Oyo Express Way,
Ibadan, Oyo State.

Note

• Candidates should request their referees to please forward reference letters on their behalf directly to "The Registrar" via the address above.
• An application for an academic position must be accompanied by a bound copy of the listed publications.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.