Posted on: Wed 13-08-2025

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:

A. Academic Position:

1. Professor  
2. Reader (Associate Professor)
3. Senior Lecturer
4. Lecturer I  
5. Lecturer II (College of Medicine Only)  

 

College of Medicine & Health Sciences

• Faculty of Basic Medicine
• Human Physiology
• Human Anatomy
• Biochemistry
• Health Information Management
• Physiotherapy
• Public Health

Faculty of Basic Clinical Sciences

• Haematology
• Medical Microbiology and Parasitology
• Morbid Anatomy and Histopathology
• Chemical Pathology
• Clinical Pharmacology

Faculty of Clinical Sciences

• Community Medicine
• Internal Medicine
• Obstetrics & Gynaecology
• Paediatrics
• Radiology
• Surgery

Faculty of Education

• Biology Education
• Chemistry Education

Faculty of Engineering

• Biomedical Engineering
• Civil and Environmental Engineering (Highway and Water Resources Options)

Faculty of Natural and Applied Science

• Industrial Chemistry
• Remote Science and Geoscience Information System
• Microbiology
• Plant Science and Biotechnology

Faculty of Medical Laboratory Science

• Chemical Pathology
• Histopathology/Cytopathology
• Haematology/Blood Transfusion Science

Faculty of Nursing Science

• Public/Community Health Nursing
• Maternal and Child Health Nursing
• Medical-Surgical Nursing
• Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing
• Nursing Education
• Nursing Administration and Informatics

Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences

• Pharmaceutical Microbiology & Biotechnology
• Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology
• Pharmaceutical Chemistry
• Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Administration
• Pharmacognosy
• Pharmacology and Toxicology

 

Qualifications and Requirements

Professor

• 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.
• Candidates must possess MBBS or BDS, which should be registered with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN). They must also have an appropriate MDCN-registered Speciality Fellowship of any of the Postgraduate Medical Colleges with a minimum of nine (9) years post-fellowship teaching and research experience in a university.
• 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.

Reader (Associate Professor)

• The candidates must possess a Ph.D. in the relevant subject areas with at least ten (10) years of teaching, research, community service and professional experience in a university or any other tertiary institution.
• They must have a record of substantial publications, with focus on distinct areas of research, in local and international journals; evidence of postgraduate supervision; and ability to initiate and develop research.
• Registration with professional bodies, where applicable, is compulsory.
• The candidates, who must have been Senior Lecturers 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 in their areas of discipline.
• In addition, the candidates must possess a good measure of academic leadership, evidence of teamwork as well as administrative experience in working with interdisciplinary groups.
• Registration with professional bodies, where applicable, is compulsory.

Senior Lecturer

• Candidates must possess a Ph.D in their relevant subject areas with a minimum of five (5) years of teaching, research, community service and professional experience in a university or any other tertiary research-oriented institution.
• They must have a record of substantial publications with distinctive academic quality, originality and contribution to knowledge in a focused area of research and in reputable local and international journals.
• Candidates must possess MBBS or BDS, which should be registered with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN).
• They must also have an appropriate MDCN-registered Speciality Fellowship of any of the Postgraduate Medical Colleges with a minimum of three (3) years post-fellowship teaching and research experience in a university.
• Registration with professional bodies, where applicable, is compulsory.

Lecturer I

• Candidates must possess a Ph.D. in the relevant subject area with at least three (3) years post-qualification experience in teaching, research as well as a good number of publications with outstanding academic quality, originality and contribution to knowledge in an emerging area of interest in local and international journals.
• Holders of a good master's degree with evidence of registration for Ph.D. and progress report as well as a substantial number of publications and teaching experience can also apply.
• Registration with professional bodies, where applicable, is compulsory.

Lecturer II

• Applicants must possess MBBS or BDS, which should be registered with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN).
• Applicants must have a master's degree in their respective fields or membership of any of the Postgraduate Medical Colleges.

 

Non-Academic Positions

Director of Medical and Health Services

• Candidates must possess a Degree in Medicine from a recognized university, and must have been registered with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria plus at least a Master's Degree in a field related to Public and Family Medicine with
• not less than (15) years post-registration experience, ten (10) of which must be cognate health and medical administrative experience, preferably in a reputable health institution.

Nursing Officer

• Candidate must possess a minimum of RIN or a Bachelor of Nursing Science (BNSc.) from a recognized institution plus full registration as a Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) and a valid practising licence.

Medical Laboratory Technician

• Candidate must possess a minimum of a Diploma in Medical Laboratory Science.
• Registration with the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN) will be an added advantage.

Pharmacy Technician

• Candidate must possess a Pharmacy Technician Certificate of the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria with at least two years of relevant experience.

Environmental Officer

• Candidate must possess a bachelor's degree or Higher National Diploma (with at least Upper Credit) in Public Health or relevant environmental health disciplines.
• Cognate experience in a tertiary institution will be an added advantage.

Medical Records Officer

• Candidate must possess a minimum of a Bachelor's degree or Higher National Diploma or in Health and Information Management from recognized institutions.
• Registration with the Health Records Officers' Registration Board of Nigeria will be an added advantage.

 

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: [email protected] - 08060266505
• Eta: [email protected] - 08148595164

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