Obafemi Awolowo University Recruitment for Graduates April 2016 (registra@oauife.edu.ng)

The Obafemi Awolowo University is a comprehensive public institution established in 1962 as The University of Ife. The University is situated on a vast expanse of land totaling 11,861 hectares in 
Ile-Ife, Osun State, southwest of Nigeria.

Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified Candidates to fill the Academic and Non-Academic positions below in Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife:

Job Title: Assistant Lecturer (CONUASS 2)
Location: Ile-Ife
Faculty: Basic Medical Science
College: Health Science
Department: Medical Biochemistry
Areas of Specialization: Biochemistry
Qualifications 

• Candidates applying for the position of Assistant Lecturer should possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine and Surgery (M.B.CH.B or its equivalent); Dental Surgery (B.CH.D or its equivalent) plus a Bachelor/Master of Science (B.Sc/M.Sc) in Biochemistry.
• The candidate must be ready to pursue post – graduate studies in Biochemistry when employed.

Job Title: Lecturer II (CONUASS 03)
Location: Ile-Ife
Faculty: Basic Medical Science
College: Health Science
Department: Nursing
Areas of Specialization: Biochemistry
Qualifications 

• Candidates applying for the position of Lecturer II must possess Bachelors of Nursing Science degree with not less than Second Class Lower Division.
• Candidates must have registered as a Nurse/Midwife/Public Health with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria.
• Candidates must possess Master’s Degree in Nursing by Research in Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing.
• Clinical work experience and Publications hi reputable national and international journals will be added advantages.

Job Title: Senior Technologist
Location: Ile-Ife
Department: Teaching and Research Farm
Qualifications 

• Candidates applying for the position of Senior Technologist must possess HND/ANIST/ AIMLT, B.SC/B.Tech in Agricultural Engineering plus at least 7 years post qualification experience in a cognate research or educational institution.

Remuneration
CONTISS 09 (N1,460,163 – N1,600,307)


Job Title: Graduate Assistant (CONUASS 01)
Location: Ile-Ife
Faculty: Agriculture
Department: Agricultural Economics
Areas of Specialization: Agricultural Development and Policy Analysis
Qualifications 

• Candidates applying for the position of a Graduate Assistant must possess a B. Agric degree in Agricultural Economics with a minimum of Second Class Upper Division and higher grades in Statistics and Econometrics.

Job Title: Lecturer I/II (CONUASS 4/3)
Location: Ile-Ife
Faculty: Technology
Department: Mechanical Engineering
Areas of Specialization: Modelling and Simulation and/or Mechatronics
Qualifications 

• Candidates applying for the position of Lecturer II/I must possess a Bachelor Degree with a minimum of second class division and a Master Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics (a Ph.D. will be an added advantage).
• The candidate research interest must tend towards Mechanical Modelling and Simulation/Mechatronics.
• Candidate without a Ph.D. must be willing to register for postgraduate study in a reputable Nigerian University, very shortly.

Job Title: Lecturer I/II (CONUASS 4/3)
Location: Ile-Ife
Faculty: Agriculture
Department: Soil Science and Land Resources Management
Areas of Specialization: Soil Chemistry/Fertility
Qualifications 

• Candidates applying for the position of Lecturer II/I must possess at least Second Class Upper Division or higher in Bachelor Degree in Agriculture with specialization in Soil Science.
• In addition, the candidate must have a PhD. in the desired area of Soil Science from a recognised University for the Lecturer II position and with at least three publications in reputable journals for the Lecturer position.

Job Title: Lecturer II (CONUASS 3)
Location: Ile-Ife
Faculty: Agriculture
Department: Agricultural Economics
Areas of Specialization: Agricultural Finance/Financial Management
Qualifications 

• Candidates applying for the position of Lecturer II must possess Ph.D in Agricultural Economics/Economics with area of specialization in Agricultural Finance/Financial Management.
• Candidates are required to have vast knowledge in Mathematics and Statistics.

Job Title: Lecturer I (CONUASS 4)
Location: Ile-Ife
Faculty: Agriculture
Department: Agricultural Economics
Areas of Specialization: Agricultural Finance/Financial Management
Qualifications 

• Candidates applying for the position of Lecturer II must possess Ph.D in Agricultural Economics/Economics with area of specialization in Agricultural Finance/Financial Management.
• Candidates are required to have vast knowledge in Mathematics and Statistics.
• In addition, such candidates must have spent two years on lecturer position with at least two publications in reputable local and international journals.

Job Title: Assistant Lecturer (CONUASS 02)
Location: Ile-Ife
Faculty: Agriculture
Department: Soil Science and Land Resources Management
Areas of Specialization: Soil Chemistry/Fertility
Qualifications 

• Candidates applying for the position of Assistant Lecturer must possess at least Second Class Upper Division or higher in Bachelor Degree in Agriculture with specialization in Soil Science.
• In addition, the candidate must possess a Masters Degree in Soil Science and must have scored a minimum of 60% average in the course work.

Job Title: Graduate Assistant (CONUASS 01)
Location: Ile-Ife
Faculty: Environmental Design and Management
Department: Fine and Applied Arts
Areas of Specialization: Textile Design
Qualifications 

• Candidates applying for the position of Graduate Assistant must possess either of BA.ED or B.A or equivalent in Fine and Applied Arts, with bias in Textile Design and not less than 3 years cognate experience in studio/workshop or in a textile industry.

Job Title: Senior Lecturer (CONUASS 5)
Location: Ile-Ife
Faculty: Social Science
Department: Geography
Areas of Specialization: Remote Sensing and GIS Applications, Geo-informatics
Qualifications 

• Candidates applying for the position of Senior Lecturer should possess Ph.D in Geography with Remote sensing and GIS applications or Ph.D Geo-informatics with substantial publications in National and International reputable journals.
• Candidates should have not less than five years teaching experience in a reputable institution.

Job Title: Health Educator (Community Health Officer)
Location: Ile-Ife
Department: Community Health
Qualifications 

• Candidates applying for the position of Health Educator (Community Health Officer) must be a state Registered Nurse/Midwife and Community Health Officer.
• Possession of B.Sc. Health Education will be an added advantage.

Remuneration
CONTISS 07 (N1,084,016 – N2,120,426.65) 



Job Title: Lecturer I (CONUASS 4)
Location: Ile-Ife
Faculty: Clinical Science
College: Health Science
Department: Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Perinatolgy
Areas of Specialization: Gynaecology Endoscopy
Qualifications 

• Candidates applying for the position of Lecturer I (Gynaecologlcal Endoscopy) must possess First degree medical certificate with evidence of Registration with Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria.
• He/she must be a Fellow of either the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria jobs or the West African College of Surgeons and have evidence of training in Gynaecological Endoscopy/Minimal Access Surgery.
• Publication in Gynaecological Endoscopy will be an added advantage.

Job Title: Lecturer I (CONUASS 4)
Location: Ile-Ife
Faculty: Clinical Science
College: Health Science
Department: Surgery
Areas of Specialization: Neurosurgery
Qualifications 

• Candidates applying for the position of Lecturer I must possess a Bachelors degree in Medicine and Surgery (M.B.Ch.B/MBBS) and Fellowship of the West African College of Surgeons (FWACS) or National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria (FMCS) in the relevant discipline.

Job Title: Lecturer II (CONUASS 3)
Location: Ile-Ife
Faculty: Basic Medical Science
College: Health Science
Department: Physiological Science
Areas of Specialization: Physiology
Qualifications 

• Candidate applying for the position of Lecturer II must possess MBBS/MBChB/BChD from a reputable Institution.
• He/she must possess M.Sc. degree in Physiology or evidence of registration for M.Sc. degree in Physiology.
• Evidence of academic productivity through publications in reputable peer reviewed journals in the discipline will be an added advantage.

Job Title: Lecturer I (CONUASS 4)
Location: Ile-Ife
Faculty: Clinical Science
College: Health Science
Department: Anaesthesia and Intensive Care
Areas of Specialization: Anaesthesia and Intensive Care
Qualifications 

• Candidates applying for the position of Lecturer I must possess a Bachelor degree in Medicine and Surgery (M.B.Ch.B) or its equivalent and a postgraduate professional qualification in Anaesthesia, registrable with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN), i.e. FMCA or FWACS, or the equivalent
• He/she must be registered with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria.
• Publications in peer-reviewed reputable journals will be an added advantage.

Job Title: Lecturer II (CONUASS 3)
Location: Ile-Ife
Faculty: Basic Medical Science
College: Health Science
Department: Medical Biochemistry
Areas of Specialization: Biochemistry
Qualifications 

• Candidates applying for the position of Lecturer II should possess M.Sc degree in Biochemistry (with evidence of Ph.D registration) and a good B.Sc. degree in Biochemistry (at least Second Class Upper) obtained from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife or any other reputable Institution.

 Job Title: Lecturer I (CONUASS 4)
Location: Ile-Ife
Faculty: Clinical Science
College: Health Science
Department: Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Perinatolgy
Areas of Specialization: Gynaecology Oncology
Qualifications 

• Candidates applying for the position of Lecturer I (Gynaecology Oncology) must possess First degree Medical Certificate with evidence of Registration with Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria.
• He/she must be a Fellow of either the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria or the West African College of Surgeons and have evidence of training in Gynaecology Oncology prevention. Publication in Gynaecology Oncology will be an added advantage.

Job Title: Senior Lecturer (CONUASS 05)
Location: Ile-Ife
Faculty: Basic Medical Science
College: Health Science
Department: Nursing
Areas of Specialization: Biochemistry
Qualifications 

• Candidates applying for the position of Senior Lecturer must possess Bachelors Degree with not less than Second Class Lower Division.
• Candidates must have registered as a Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria.
• Candidates must possess Master’s Degree in Nursing by Research with specialization in Medical-Surgical Nursing and Doctor of Philosophy or Doctor of Nursing Science with specialization in Medical Surgical Nursing.
• He/She must have 8 to 10 Publications in reputable national and international journals.
• Clinical work experience will be an added advantage

Job Title: Graduate Assistant (CONUASS 01)
Location: Ile-Ife
Faculty: Agriculture
Department: Soil Science and Land Resources Management
Areas of Specialization: Soil Chemistry/Fertility
Qualifications 

• Candidates applying for the position of Graduate Assistant must possess at least Second Class Upper Division or higher in Bachelor Degree in Agriculture With specialization in Soil Science.

Job Title: Lecturer I (CONUASS 04)
Location: Ile-Ife
Faculty: Environmental Design and Management
Department: Architecture
Areas of Specialization: History of  Architecture
Qualifications 

• Candidates applying for the position of Lecturer I must possess a first professional degree – B. Arch, M.Sc, M,Tech., MED in Architecture.
• In addition the candidates must be on an M.Phil/Ph.D, programme in Architecture with specialization in History of Architecture.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates are required to submit 35 copies of their Applications and up-to-date Curriculum Vitae giving the following information in order as listed below: 

• Full Name (Surname first in capital letters).
• Post Applied for.
• Date and place of birth (attach Birth Certificate/sworn affidavit).
• Nationality.
• State of Origin, Senatorial District and Local Government Area (if a Nigerian)
• Permanent Home Address.
• Current Postal Address/including G.S.M. Telephone number.
• Marital Status.
• Number of Children and their Ages.
• Institutions attended with dates.
• Academic/Professional qualifications and distinctions obtained with dates (attach copies of credentials).
• Work Experience with dates.
• Present Employment, Status and Salary (if any).
• Conference/Courses attended (state titles of papers presented if any).
• Professional accomplishment.
• Service to national and international bodies.
• Extra Curricular Activities.
• Any physical challenge?
• Names and address of three (3) referees who must have been closely associated with Candidates’ academic/work experience.

Candidates applying for this position are advised to request their referees to forward confidential reports on them directly to “The Registrar”. The reports should be duly marked “CONFIDENTIAL”.

Applications and Curriculum Vitae of all interested Candidates are to be forwarded to:

The Registrar, 
Obafemi Awolowo University, 
Ile-Ife,
Osun State.

“for the attention of Director of Personnel Affairs”. 

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

Note: Only the applications of Candidates short-listed will be acknowledged.

Deadline  31st May, 2016.