The managemnt of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following staff positions;
FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE
Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development
Isoya Integrated Rural Development Project Unit
Area of SpecializationAgric Extension and Rural Sociology
Position
Research Fellow I – CONUASS 02
Candidates applying for the position of Research Fellow must possess a B.Sc. in Agriculture or B. Agriculture and Ph.D in Agricultural Extension and Rural Sociology/Development with a minimum of 4 publications in reputable outlets, 2 of which must be inpact journals with a rural community development experience of 3 years minimum. Computer literacy is an added advantage.
FACULTY OF ADMINISTRATION
Department of International Relations
Area of SpecializationInternational Relations or Political Science
Position
Lecturer II/I – CONUASS 03/04
Assistant Lecturer – CONUASS 02
Graduate Assistant – CONUASS 01
Candidates applying for the position of Lecturer II must possess Ph.D. in International Relations or Political Science or Master of Science (with thesis) in the above disciplines plus at least two (2) published articles in reputable International or Local outlets.
Candidates applying for the position of Assistant Lecturer must possess Bachelor’s Degree in International Relations or Political Science and Master’s Degree (with thesis) in any of the above disciplines. Publications in reputable local and international (cognate) journals, attendance of learned conferences and registration for Ph.D in related disciplines would be added advantage.
Candidates applying for the position of Graduate Assistant must possess B. A. History and International Studies with at least Second Class Upper Division.
FACULTY OF TECHNOLOGY
Area of SpecializationMaterials Engineering, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
Department of Material Science and Engineering
Position
Lecturer II – CONUASS 03
Candidate applying for the position of Lecturer II must possess a Bachelor of Science Degree (B.Sc.) in Materials Engineering, or Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, with a minimum of Second Class (Lower Division); a Master of Science Degree (M.Sc) in Materials Engineering, or Metallurgical and Materials Engineering; and a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Materials Engineering, or Metallurgical and Materials Engineering. Candidates who have only M.Sc degree can also apply provided they are registered with COREN and have registered for Ph.D. Possession of technical publications in reputable journals and considerable number of years of working experience will be added advantages.
AREA OF SPECIALIZATION Water and Environmental Engineering
Department of Civil Engineering
Position
Lecturer II/I – CONUASS 3/4
Candidates applying for the position of Lecturer II must possess M.Sc. in Civil Engineering with an honours Degree and evidence of registration with COREN.
Candidate applying for the position of Lecturer I must possess M.Sc. in Civil Engineering with five (5) years working experience, evidence of published articles in reputable journals and evidence of registration with COREN.
AREA OF SPECIALIZATION Library and Information Science
HEZEKIAH OLUWASANMI LIBRARY
Position
Librarian II – CONUASS 02
Candidate applying for the position of Librarian II must possess a Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of Second Class (Lower Division) from a reputable University and Masters Degree in Library and Information Science. In addition to the above, candidate must be eligible for a Ph.D Programme.
CENTRE FOR GENDER AND SOCIAL POLICY STUDIES
AREA OF SPECIALIZATIONGender and Feminist Theories and Methodologies;
Gender and health, including HIV/AIDS;
Gender and Poverty;
Gender and Environment;
Gender in Science and Technology
Position
Senior Research Fellow (SRF) CONUASS 05
Research Fellow (RF) CONUASS 04/03
Junior Research Fellow (JRF) CONUASS 02
Candidates applying for the position of Senior Research Fellow must possess a PhD Degree in Gender/Women Studies. He/She must have at least five (5) years of teaching and research experience and required number of scholarly publications in reputable national and international journals.
Candidates applying for the position of Research Fellow must possess a PhD Degree in Gender/Women Studies with required scholarly publications and at least 2 years cognate teaching and research experience.
Candidates applying for the position of Junior Research Fellow must possess an M.Sc. Degree in Gender/Women Studies or allied discipline with cognate teaching or/and research experience.
6)FACULTY OF BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCES
Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology
Area of SpecializationAnatomy
Position
Lecturer II – CONUASS 03
Candidates applying for the position of Lecturer II must possess M.Sc in Anatomy or M.BBS/Bch.D from a reputable University.
FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
Department of Economics
Area of SpecializationEconomics
Position
Graduate Assistant – CONUASS 01
Assistant Lecturer – CONUASS 02
Candidates applying for the position of Graduate Assistant must possess a B.Sc. in Economics (First Class Division) from a recognized University.
Candidates applying for the position of Assistant Lecturer must possess a B.Sc. in Economics with a minimum of Second Class (Upper Division) and M.Sc. Degree with at least 60% average score in course work obtained from a recognized University.
Department of Sociology and Anthropology
Area of Specialization
Sociology and Anthropology
Position
Graduate Assistant – CONUASS 01
Candidate applying for the position of Graduate Assistant must possess a B.Sc. in Sociology and Anthropology with a minimum of a Second Class (Upper) from a recognized University.
iii Department of Psychology
Area of SpecializationPsychology
Position
Senior Lecturer – CONUASS 05
Lecturer I – CONUASS 04
Lecturer II – CONUASS 03
Candidate applying for the position of Senior Lecturer should possess a good Honours Degree and a recognized higher Degree preferably in the Doctorate level in Psychology or related discipline. A minimum of five (5) years teaching and research experience in a University or comparably institution and evidence of scholarly publication in reputable journals.
Candidate applying for the position of Lecturer I should possess a good Honours Degree and a recognized higher Degree preferably in the Doctorate level in Psychology or related discipline. A minimum of three (3) years teaching and research experience in a University or comparably institution and evidence of scholarly publication in reputable journals.
Candidate applying for the position of Lecturer II should possess a good Honours Degree and a recognized higher Degree preferably a Doctorate Degree in Psychology or related discipline. A minimum of three (3) years teaching and research experience in a University or comparably institution and evidence of scholarly publication in reputable journals.
FACULTY OF ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN AND MANAGEMENT
Department of Quantity Surveying
Area of Specialization Quantity Surveying
Construction or Project Management
Position
Graduate Assistant – CONUASS 01
Assistant Lecturer – CONUASS 02
Candidates for the position of Graduate Assistant must possess a B.Sc (Honours) Degree in Quantity Surveying with a minimum of Second Class (honour) Lower Division and an M.Sc degree in Quantity Surveying/Construction or Project Management in view. Candidates specializing in Risk Management of Professional Services in their postgraduate thesis are particularly welcomed. In addition, candidates with strong undergraduate performance in Tendering and Estimating are also encouraged to apply.
Candidates for the position of Assistant Lecturer must possess a B.Sc (Honours) Degree in Quantity Surveying with a minimum of Second Class (Honour) Lower Division and an M.Sc Degree in Quantity Surveying/Construction or Project Management. In lieu of an M.Sc degree, candidate must be a registered member of (NIQS) with considerable construction industry experience.
FACULTY OF EDUCATION
Department of Adult Education and Lifelong Learning
Area of SpecializationEducation
Adult Education
Position
Graduate Assistant – CONUASS 01
Assistant Lecturer – CONUASS 02
Candidates applying for the position of Graduate Assistant must possess a Bachelor Degree in Education with a minimum of Second Class (Upper Division). Candidate must be computer literate.
Candidates applying for the position of Assistant Lecturer must possess M. A. (Ed) in Adult Education. Candidate must be Computer Literate.
SENIOR NON-TEACHING POSITION
1) Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development
Isoya Integrated Rural Development Project Unit
Position
Assistant Agricultural Superintendent – CONTISS 06 (N709,051- N1,073,483))
Candidates applying for the position of Assistant Agric Superintendent must possess O. Level West African School Certificate, Ordinary National Diploma (OND) in general Agriculture from a recognized institution, Practical field knowledge and skill in rural community development
2) Department of Computer Science and Engineering
Position
System Programmer II/I – CONTISS 07/08 (N1,084,016 – N1,600, 307)/
(N1,258,653-N1,866, 314)
Candidate applying for the position of System Programmer II must possess B.Sc./B.Tech/HND in computer Science or related field.
Candidate applying for the position of System Programmer I must possess B.Sc./B.Tech/HND in computer Science or related field and two years of systems and/or applications programming experience
Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology
Position
Technologist II – CONTISS 07 (N1,084,016-N1,600, 307)
Candidate applying for the position of Technologist II must possess HND/ANIST/AIMLT, B.SC/B.Tech with additional training in Histology and Laboratory Management and must be a registered member of NISLT or MLSCN.
Hezekiah Oluwasanmi Library
Position
Library Officer – CONTISS 06 (N709,051- N1,073,483))
Candidates for the position of Library Officer must possess HND, OND/ND or Diploma Certificate in Library Science from a reputable institution. In addition, candidates must have five O’ level credits including English Language at not more than two sittings
Dept of Quantity Surveying
Position
Technologist II – CONTISS 07 (N1.084,016- N1,600,307)
Candidates applying for the position of Technologist II must possess Higher National Diploma (HND) in Quantity Surveying or HND in Computer Engineering and must have completed N.Y.S.C. programme. Proficiency in Microsoft Office packages, especially Microsoft Excel and other Quantity Surveying Application Software with cognate experience at the University level would be added advantages.
Method of Application:
Applicants for Academic and the Senior non-teaching Staff positions are required to submit 35 copies of their applications and up-to-date curriculum vitae giving the following information in order as listed below:
(i) Full Name (Surname first in capital letters).
(ii) Post Applied for.
(iii) Date and place of birth (attach birth certificate/sworn affidavit).
(iv) Nationality.
(v) State of Origin, Senatorial District and Local Government Area (if a Nigerian)
(vi) Contact Details (Home Address, Postal Address/E-mail address(es)/ Mobile Phone Numbers).
(vii) Marital Status.
(viii) Number of Children and their Ages.
(ix) Next Kin
(x) Contact Details of next of Kin (Home Address, Postal Address/E-mail address(es)/ Mobile Phone Numbers).
(xi) Institutions attended with dates.
(xii) Academic/Professional qualifications and distinctions obtained with dates (attach copies of credentials).
(xiii) Work Experience with dates.
(xiv) Present Employment, Status and Salary (if any).
(xv) Research interests and activities
(xvi) Conference/ courses attended (state titles of papers presented if any).
(xvii) Professional accomplishment.
(xviii) Publications with date.
(xix) Service to national and international bodies.
(xx) Extra Curricular Activities.
(xxi) Any physical challenge?
(xxii Names and address of three (3) referees who must have been closely associated with candidate’s academic/work experience.
NOTE: (xv) – (xvii) are for candidates applying for lectureship positions only.
Candidates applying for any of the positions are advised to request their referees to forward confidential reports on them directly to the Registrar. The reports should be duly marked “CONFIDENTIAL”.
CLOSING DATE:
Applications and curriculum vitae of all interested candidates are to be forwarded to the Registrar, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, “for the attention of Director of Personnel Affairs” not later than six (6) weeks from the date of this advertisement. Candidates are also required to forward a soft copy of their application and curriculum vitae by e-mail (as an attachment) to registra@oauife.edu.ng within the specified period. Only the applications of candidates short-listed will be acknowledged.
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