Professor (Educational Management) at West Midlands Open University

West Midlands Open University, emphasizes on Business and Management Studies, and is recognized nationally and internationally for excellence in teaching, research, and public service. We are a dynamic and modern institution serving lifelong educational needs of individuals, business and society in general.

We invite applications from suitably qualified candidates for the position below:

Job Title: Professor (Educational Management)

Location: Ikeja, Lagos

Qualification and Experience

• At least three years as an Associate Professor or its equivalent post in the case of promotion; but by direct appointment from Senior Lecturer to Professor, at least six years as a Senior Lecturer or equivalent post.

In addition to the above, the following criteria must be satisfied:
Qualifications as for Associate Professor:

• Evidence of scholarly publications, for which the candidate must have, at least 40 points, in reputable journals
• The publications must have been read and assessed by the relevant Head of Department or an appropriate competent person in the discipline where the publications are outside the field of a competent person within the Department. The assessment must be made available to the Review and Appraisal Panel and Appointments and Promotions Committee
• Evidence of maturity, awards, scholarly and leadership roles at national and international levels
• Favourable report on publications and research papers from, at least two out of three distinguished external assessors. 
• Evidence of administrative experience.

Application Closing Date
13th May, 2026. 

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to the "Registry Office" via: recrultment@westmidlands.university using the "Application for the position of Professor in the Department of Educational Management" as the subject of the mail. 

Eligible candidates can also forward 3 (three) copies of their applications in properly sealed envelopes with position applied for indicated on top left corner and addressed to:
The Registrar,
West Midlands Open University,
1A Oba Akran Avenue Road,
Ikeja, Lagos State. 

Detailed Guidance
Personal Details:

• Full Name (Surname first, in capital letters);
• Declaration of Change of Name;
• Place and Date of Birth;
• State of Origin & Local Government Area;
• Nationality;
• Permanent Home Address;
• Present Postal Address;
• Mobile Telephone Numbers; and Email Address.

Work Experience:

• Work Experience, including full details of former and present posts;

Qualifications:

• Educational Institutions Attended, with Dates;
• Academic Qualifications Obtained, with Dates;
• Professional Qualifications Obtained, with Dates;
• List of Publications (where applicable); and Honours and Distinctions.

General Other:

• Marital Status;
• Number and Ages of Children (if any); and Extra-Curricular Activities.