Osun State University (UNIOSUN) was established by Osun State University Law (2006). The University operates a multi-campus model with six campuses housing different Colleges located in Ejigbo, Ikire, Ipetu-ljena, Okuku, Ifetedo and Osogbo. The University has the vision of becoming the biggest and the best university in Nigeria in the near future; and has the goal of developing into a world-class institution of learning, given its multi-campus nature and the rapid expansion in a short period of its existence.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the post of:
Job Title: Associate Professor
Location: Osogbo, Osun
Faculty: Management Sciences
Details
- We are in need of a Associate Professor in the Department of Cooperative and Rural Development.
Academic Qualifications
- The applicant must possess a good First Degree (not lower than Second Class Lower Division) and a Doctorate degree in the relevant field.
- In addition, the candidate must have published at least twenty articles in journals acceptable to Osun State University.
- The applicants must have active Google Scholar, Research Gate, and Scopus accounts.
- The applicant should have demonstrated good teamwork and leadership and must have led at least 40% of the publications.
- The applicant must have good Citations, H-index and i10-index in Google Scholar.
- The applicants must have spent at least 3 years as a Senior Lecturer in recognized Universities.
- Candidates who have verifiable records of having won research grants will stand at an advantage.
General Requirements:
- All candidates must possess Degrees and Certifications relevant to the Departments to which they are applying.
- Candidates who are visible in Google Scholars, Research Gates, SCOPUS, Web of Science and a host of others will have an added advantage.
- Applicants must possess optimal information technology skills.
- Preference will be given to candidates who present excellent communication skills.
Deadline: 20th September, 2023 (4:00PM).
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates are required to submit thirty (30) copies of their Application and Curriculum Vitae which should include among others:
- Full Name (Surname Last in Capital letters)
- Post applied for
- Place and Date of Birth
- Marital Status
- Name, Address and Phone Number of Next of Kin
- Number of Children and their Ages
- Nationality and State of Origin (If a Nigerian)
- Local Government of Origin (if from Osun State)
- Contact Details (including Mobile Telephone Numbers and Email)
- Permanent Home Address
- Institutions Attended with Dates
- Academic and Professional Qualifications with dates
- Google Scholar Account
- Work Experience with Dates including full details of former and present posts
- Present Employment Status and Salary
- List of Publications (If any)
- Extra-Curricular Activities
- Any other relevant information that would facilitate a positive review of your application
- Names and Addresses of three (3) relevant referees.
All Applications should be submitted in a sealed envelope (indicating the Position thay are applying for at the top left-hand corner) to:
The Registrar,
Osun State University,
P.M.B. 4494, Osogbo,
Osun State.
And
Send a soft copy of their Applications, Curriculum Vitae and Referee reports to: registrar@uniosun.edu.ng using the Position as the subject of the mail.
Note
- Applicants should request their nominated referees to forward their reports under separate and confidential cover to the Registrar.
- Only shortlisted candidates would be contacted.
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