Academic & Non-academic Staff Vacancies at Fountain University, Osun State

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the following vacant positions in the University:

ACADEMIC STAFF

1. Professor
2. Associate Professor/Reader
3. Senior Lecturer

A. COLLEGE OF NATURAL & APPLIED SCIENCES [CONAS]

i) Departmentof Mathematical &Computer Science
a. Computer Science

B. COLLEGE OF MANAGEMENT& SOCIAL SCIENCES {COMAS}

i) Department of Economics& Financial Studies
a. Accounting
ii) Department of Psychology & Sociology
a. Sociology

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR THE VARIOUS POSITIONS

Computer literacy is required for all positions while relevant Professional qualifications (like ICAN, ACCA for Accounting Programme) would be an added advantage for various vacant positions.

i. Professors/ Associate Professor (FUASS 07): Candidates must possess Ph.D. from any recognized Institutions, with minimum of 9/10 years teaching experience. Candidates must have a strong record of publications in relevant and reputable national and international academic journals and other publishing outlets. In addition, Candidates must also possess some measure of experience in administration of academic Units and University Governance.

Senior Lecturers (FUASS 05): Candidates must possess the above qualifications and must have had at least SIX years University full-time teaching and research experience with ability to initiate and supervise research projects. Administrative experience will be an advantage. Successful applicants must be able to give academic and professional leadership in the chosen discipline.

NON ACADEMIC

A. REGISTRY
(i) Senior Assistant Registrar (FUNTISS 11): Applicants must possess a good Honours Degree from any humanities or social sciences discipline or other relevant disciplines from a recognized University and must be a qualified Member of a recognized relevant professional body (ies) with at least 9 (Nine) years of University administrative experience. In addition, applicants must be Computer literate and have ability to use computer software and ability to handle administrative related issues.

(ii) Guidance Counselor (FUNTISS 07): Applicants must possess M.Ed Degree in Guidance and Counseling or related field with a good background of Islamic religion. Cognate experience in counseling job in tertiary institution will be an added advantage.

B. LIBRARY
i) Principal Librarian (FUASS 05): Applicants must possess a good honours Degree plus a Master’s in Library Science from a recognized University. In addition, applicants must have at least 9 (Nine) years of post qualification cognate experience and a good record of publications in reputable journals; must be Computer literate and have a good understanding of Information and Communication Technology as applicable to Library services.

SALARY AND OTHER CONDITIONS OF SERVICE

Salary and conditions of service are very attractive and comparable to what is in the University System generally.

METHOD OF APPLICATION

Applicants are required to submit 15 Copies of their applications and current detailed Curriculum vitae included with the information below:

i. Full Name:

ii. Post Desired and Department:

iii. Date of Birth:

iv. Place of Birth and State of Origin:

v. Sex:

vi. Nationality:

vii. Permanent Home Address:

viii. Current Postal Address:

ix. Cell Phone Number

x. E-mail Address:

xi. Marital Status:

xii. Number of Children with Names and Ages

xiii. Institution Attended (with dates):

xiv. Pure Academic Qualification (with dates)

xv. Professional Qualification (with dates)

xvi. Scholarship and Prizes at University, Secondary or Technical Level only –starting with the latest

xvii. Training Programme Attended (period of Training and College, describe courses taken starting with the latest

xviii. Honours, Distinction and Membership of Learned Professional Societies (starting with the latest)

xix. Working Experience (General and Specific Experiences- starting with the latest):

xx. Research Interests or Commissioned Projects

a) Completed (starting with latest)
b) In progress (list)

xxi. List of Publication with Details of title, Publishers, or journals dates and pages (where applicable)

xxii. Major Conferences and Workshop attended with paper read (starting with the latest)

xxiii. Information and Fellowship, Master’s Project include the following (starting with the latest):
a. Title of Thesis
b. Name of Student
c. Date/Year of Commencement

d. Completed/Ongoing (Anticipated date of Completion)
e. Sole/Collaborative Supervisor

xxiv. Details of Administrative Experiences

xxv. Teaching Experience

xxvi. Service to the community (with status and Date)

xxvii. Present Employment, Status, Salary and Employer

xxviii. Extra Curricular Activities

xxix. Names and Addresses of three Referees (two of whom must be professionals or authorities in relevant fields) it is the duty of the candidate to inform the referees to forward their confidential report to the Registrar.

Contact Information:
Address: Oke-Osun, P.M.B. 4491, Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria

Tel: +(234) 803 359 9525

Email: enquiries@fountainuniversity.edu.ng

Website: http://www.fountainuniversity.edu.ng

ONLY SHORT LISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED.

CLOSING DATE

All applications for the various vacant positions are to be forwarded to the Registrar, Fountain University, Osogbo, P.M.B. 4491 not later than 21 days after the date of publication/advertisement.

M.O. OLANREWAJU
Registrar and Secretary to Council