Vacancies At Obafemi Awolowo University


Posted on: Wed 13-11-2013

Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following positions in Obafemi Awolowo University, lIe-lfe. 
A. ACADEMIC POSITIONS 
1. COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES 
(i) FACULTY OF CLINICAL SCIENCES 
Department of Surgery 
Position:  -Area of Specialization
Lecturer I - CONUASS 04 Otorhinolargology Surgery 
Candidates for the position of Lecturer 1 must possess Bachelor's degree in Medicine and Surgery (M.B.Ch.B/MBBS) and Fellowship of the West Africa College of Surgeons (FWACS) or National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria (FMCS) in relevant discipline. 
(ii) FACULTY OF BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCES 
Department of Physiological Sciences 
Position:
Lecturer II (CONUASS 03) 
Assistant Lecturer (CONUASS 02) 
Candidates for the position of lecturer II should possess a first degree in Physiology and a Ph.D. in the same or related/equivalent discipline; M.Sc. (by research thesis) in Physiology with publications in reputable scientific journals; MBBS or its equivalent with a distinction in Physiology and evidence of registration for M.Sc. in a recognized University. 
Candidates for the position of Assistant lecturer should possess M.Sc. (by . research thesis) in Physiology with Publication in reputable scientific journals. A very good computer literacy. with certification will be an added advantage. 
2. FACULTY OF SCIENCE 
(i) Department of Chemistry
Position: AREA OF SPECIALIZATION 
Senior Lecturer CONUASS 05 Physical Chemistry 
Lecturer I/II CONUASS 04/03 Industrial/Applied/Physical Chemistry 
Candidates for the post of Senior Lecturer must possess a Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry from a recognized University. In addition, the candidates should have at least 5 years of teaching and research experience in a University. There should be clear evidence of ability to supervise Postgraduate students and publications in peer-reviewed journals of high impact factor. 
 
Candidates for the post of lecturer I/II should possess a Ph.D. Degree in the specified areas of specialization above from a recognized University and must have at least two years teaching experience in the case of Lecturer I. Publications in reputable Scientific Journals will be an added advantage. 
(ii) Department of Geology 
Position: AREA OF SPECIALIZATION 
LecturerI/II CONUASS 04/03  Mineral exploration and Geochemistry Hydrogeology/Engineering 
Candidates for the post of lecturer I should possess a good first degree and Ph.D. degree in either Geology (Mineral Exploration and Geochemistry) or Geology (Hydrogeology/Engineering) from a recognized University with not less than three (3) years of teaching and research experience since becoming a Lecturer II in a University or comparable institution of higher learning. Evidence of scholarly publications in reputable journals is also required. 
Candidate for the post of lecturer II should possess a good first degree and Ph.D. degree in either Geology (Mineral Exploration and Geochemistry) or Geology (Hydrogeology/Engineering) from a recognized University. Evidence of scholarly publications in learned journals will be an advantage.
Method of Application:
Applicants for Academic and the Senior Staf 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)      Permanent Home Address. 
(Vii)     Current Postal Address/inciuding G.S.M. Telephone number. 
(viii)     Marital Status. 
(ix)      Number of Children and their Ages. 
(x)       Institutions attended with dates. 
(xi)      Academic/Professional qualifications and distinctions obtained with dates (attach copies of credentials). 
(xii)      Work Experience with dates. 
(xiii)     Present Employment, Status and Salary (if any). 
(xiv)     Research interests and activities
(xv)     Conference/ courses attended (state titles of papers presented if any). 
(xvi)    Professional accomplishment. 
(xvii)   Publications with date. 
(xviii)  Service 10 national and international bodies. 
(xix)    Extra Curricular Activities. 
(xx) Any physical challenge? 
(xxi) Names and address ofthree (3) referees who must have been closely associated with candidate's academic/Work experience. 
NOTE: (xiv) (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, lie-lIe, "for the attention of Director of Personnel Affairs" not later than six 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 [email protected] within the specified period. Only the applications of candidates short- listed will be acknowledged. 
 
Signed
Dotun Awoyemi 
Registrar