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VACANCIES FOR ACADEMIC POSITIONS

Achievers University, Owo was approved and licensed by the Federal Government of Nigeria in 2007.  It commenced academic activities on 2nd April, 2008. The institution, 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 her permanent site at Km 1, Idasen-Ute Road, Owo. 

Because of the need to reposition the University as well as sustain her remarkable achievements, we are currently seeking academic staff with outstanding integrity and demonstrable leadership qualities to join our highly motivated team in moving the University forward in her next phase of growth and development.

Applications are, therefore, invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following academic positions:

  • Professor
  • Reader (Associate Professor)
  • Senior Lecturer
  • Lecturer I
  • Lecturer II

Disciplines 

  • Accounting
  • Business Administration
  • Economics
  • Banking & Finance
  • International Relations
  • French
  • Political Science
  • Criminology & Security Studies
  • Public Administration
  • Mass Communication
  • Law
  • Microbiology
  • Biochemistry
  • Industrial Chemistry
  • Computer Science
  • Geology 
  • Medical Laboratory Science
  • Nursing Science
  • Plant Science & Biotechnology
  • Electrical & Electronics Engineering 
  • Computer Engineering 
  • Telecommunications Engineering 
  • Mechatronics Engineering
  • Biomedical Engineering

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

i. Professor

Candidates must possess a Ph.D. in the relevant subject areas with at least ten (10) years of teaching, research or professional experience in a university or any other tertiary institution. Candidates must have a record of substantial publications, evidence of postgraduate supervision, and ability to initiate and develop research. In addition, candidates must possess a good measure of academic leadership, teamwork as well as some administrative experience in working with interdisciplinary groups.

ii. Reader (Associate Professor)

Same as for Professorship, but with at least eight (8) years post-qualification experience in teaching, research and postgraduate supervision.

iii. Senior Lecturer

Candidates must possess a Ph.D. in the relevant subject areas with a minimum of six (6) years post-qualification experience of teaching in a university or any recognized tertiary institution. Candidates must have a good number of publications and show evidence of research and academic leadership.

iv. Lecturer I

Candidates must possess a Ph.D. in the relevant subject areas with at least four (4) years post-qualification experience in teaching, research as well as a good number of publications in reputable journals. Holders of a good Master’s degree with substantive number of publications and teaching experience can also apply.

v. Lecturer II

Candidates must possess a Ph.D. in the relevant subject areas. Holders of a good Master’s degree with some years of teaching experience and some publications can also apply.

REMUNERATIONS

Salaries, allowances and other benefits are as approved by the Governing Council of Achievers University (AUTSS) and compare favourably with the AUSS of federal universities.

METHOD OF APPLICATION

Candidates are required to forward their applications along with curriculum vitae, names and addresses of three (3) referees, including copies of their credentials, to registrar@achievers.edu.ng.

Applicants should also request their referees to forward their reports to registrar@achievers.edu.ng

CLOSING DATE

Submission of application closes on Tuesday, 27th October, 2020. 

For further information, please contact:

Oluwoleo.olufawoye@achievers.edu.ng 0803 854 4613; Adebayo – a.olagunju@achievers.edu.ng – 0803 343 2195

Signed

Rev. Can. S. B. Oladimeji 
Registrar
Achievers University … Knowledge, Integrity, and Leadership