Thursday, 12 June 2025

Obafemi Awolowo University Recruitment for Academic and Non-academic Staff

 Obafemi Awolowo University, Ife is a first-generation comprehensive public institution established in 1961 as the University of Ife by the then Western Region of Nigeria. In August 1975, the Federal Government of Nigeria took over the University and in 1987 renamed it after Chief Obafemi Awolowo, a frontline Nigerian Statesman and one of the University's founding fathers. The University is situated on a vast expanse of land of 11,861 hectares in Ile-Ife, Osun State, Southwest of Nigeria. The Vision of the founders of the University was to establish an institution dedicated to promoting learning and culture.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following academic and
non-teaching positions in Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife.

This advertisement is open to both internal and external candidates and will run for six
(6) weeks from the date of the publication.

 

Available Academic Positions

Explore the latest academic job openings at Obafemi Awolowo University. Whether you are a seasoned academic or just starting your career, we have opportunities across various faculties and departments.

FACULTY OF ADMINISTRATION
International Relations:Lecturer II
Management and Accounting:Reader, Lecturer I, Lecturer II, Assistant Lecturer
Local Government & Dev. Std.:Assistant Lecturer
Public Administration:Senior Research Fellow
FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE
Animal Sciences:Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I
Forest Resources & Wildlife Mgt.:Lecturer II, Assistant Lecturer, Graduate Assistant
Agricultural Extension and Rural Dev:Lecturer I, Lecturer II, Assistant Lecturer
Family Nutrition & Consumer Sciences:Lecturer I
Crop Production and Protection:Reader, Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I, Lecturer II
Soil Science & Land Resources Mgt.:Lecturer I, Lecturer II
Agricultural Economics:Lecturer II, Graduate Assistant
FACULTY OF ARTS
Linguistics & African Lang.:Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I, Lecturer II, Assistant Lecturer
Dramatic Arts:Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I, Lecturer II, Assistant Lecturer, Graduate Assistant
English:Lecturer I, Lecturer II, Assistant Lecturer
Foreign Languages:Professor, Reader, Senior Lecturer, Graduate Assistant
Music:Lecturer II
History:Lecturer I, Lecturer II, Graduate Assistant
Philosophy:Assistant Lecturer, Graduate Assistant
Religious Studies:Lecturer I, Lecturer II, Assistant Lecturer
Institute of Cultural Std.:Professor, Reader, Senior Lecturer, Senior Research Fellow, Research Fellow
FACULTY OF BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCES
Medical Biochemistry:Lecturer I, Lecturer II
Medical Pharmacology & Therapeutics:Lecturer II
Chemical Pathology:Lecturer I, Lecturer II
Haematology and Immunology:Lecturer II, Graduate Assistant
Medical Microbiology & Parasitology:Lecturer I, Lecturer II
Morbid Anatomy:Lecturer II
Medical Rehabilitation:Lecturer I, Lecturer II
Nursing Science:Reader, Lecturer I, Lecturer II, Assistant Lecturer
FACULTY OF CLINICAL SCIENCES
Medicine:Lecturer I, Lecturer II
Paediatrics & Child Health:Lecturer I, Lecturer II
Surgery:Lecturer II, Assistant Lecturer
Obstetrics & Gynaecology:Lecturer I, Lecturer II
Otorhinolaryngology:Lecturer II
Paediatrics & Child Health:Lecturer I, Lecturer II
Community Health:Assistant Lecturer, Graduate Assistant
Institute of Public Health:Senior Research Fellow, Research Fellow
FACULTY OF DENTISTRY
Restorative Dentistry:Lecturer II
Oral Maxillofacial Surgery & Oral Path:Senior Lecturer, Lecturer II
FACULTY OF EDUCATION
Adult Education & Life-long Learning:Senior Lecturer, Assistant Lecturer
Educational Management:Graduate Assistant
Arts & Social Science Education:Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I, Lecturer II, Assistant Lecturer, Graduate Assistant
Educational Technology & Libr. StudiesLecturer II, Graduate Assistant
Institute of Education:Graduate Assistant
Kinesiology, Health Education & Recreation:Professor, Reader, Senior Lecturer, Graduate Assistant
Science & Technology Education:Lecturer II, Assistant Lecturer
FACULTY OF ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN AND MANAGEMENT
Architecture:Senior Lecturer, Assistant Lecturer
Building:Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I, Lecturer II, Assistant Lecturer
Estate Management:Senior Lecturer, Assistant Lecturer, Graduate Assistant
Fine & Applied Arts:Lecturer I, Lecturer II
Quantity Surveying:Lecturer I, Lecturer II, Assistant Lecturer
Surveying & Geoinformatics:Professor, Reader, Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I, Lecturer II
FACULTY OF LAW
Business Law:Junior Training Fellow/Assistant Lecturer
FACULTY OF PHARMACY
Pharmaceutical Chemistry:Lecturer II, Assistant Lecturer
Pharmacology:Lecturer II
Pharmacognosy:Reader, Senior Lecturer, Lecturer II
Pharmaceutics:Senior Lecturer, Lecturer II
Drug Research & Production Unit::Junior Research Fellow
FACULTY OF SCIENCE
Biochemistry:Lecturer II, Assistant Lecturer, Graduate Assistant
Botany:Assistant Lecturer, Graduate Assistant
Chemistry:Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I, Lecturer II, Assistant Lecturer
Geology:Professor, Reader, Lecturer II, Assistant Lecturer, Graduate Assistant
Mathematics:Reader, Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I, Lecturer II, Graduate Assistant
Statistics:Professor, Reader, Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I, Lecturer II, Graduate Assistant
Microbiology:Reader, Assistant Lecturer, Graduate Assistant
Physics:Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I, Lecturer II, Assistant Lecturer, Graduate Assistant
Zoology:Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I, Lecturer II
Natural History Museum:Research Fellow, Junior Research Fellow
Institute of Ecology:Research Fellow, Junior Research Fellow
FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
Demography & Social Statistics:Junior Research Fellow, Graduate Assistant
Economics:Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I, Lecturer II, Assistant Lecturer
Mass Communication:Lecturer I, Lecturer II, Assistant Lecturer
Broadcast Journalism:Lecturer I, Lecturer II, Assistant Lecturer
Information Science and Media Studies:Lecturer I, Lecturer II, Assistant Lecturer
Film Production:Lecturer I, Lecturer II, Assistant Lecturer
Sociology & AnthropologyLecturer I
Political Science:Lecturer II, Assistant Lecturer
Psychology:Senior Lecturer, Lecturer II, Assistant Lecturer
Gender & Social Policy Studies:Research Fellow
FACULTY OF TECHNOLOGY
Agric. & Environmental Engineering:Lecturer II, Assistant Lecturer. Graduate Assistant
Chemical Engineering:Lecturer II, Graduate Assistant
Civil Engineering:Lecturer I, Lecturer II
Electrical & Electronic Engineering:Professor, Reader, Senior Lecturer, Lecturer II
Food Science & Technology:Senior Lecturer, Lecturer II
Mechanical Engineering:Professor, Reader, Lecturer II
Aerospace Engineering:Reader, Lecturer II, Assistant Lecturer
African Inst. for Sc. Policy & Innovation:Senior Research Fellow, Research Fellow, Junior Research Fellow
FACULTY OF COMPUTING SCIENCE & ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering:Senior Lecturer, Lecturer II, Assistant Lecturer, Graduate Assistant
Software Engineering:Lecturer I, Lecturer II, Assistant Lecturer
Computer Science and Cybersecurity:Lecturer I, Lecturer II, Assistant Lecturer
Intelligent Systems Engineering:Lecturer I, Lecturer II, Assistant Lecturer
Information Systems:Lecturer I, Lecturer II, Assistant Lecturer
HEZEKIAH OLUWASANMI LIBRARY
Hezekian Oluwasanmi Library:Librarian II

 

Available Non-Teaching Positions

Explore the latest non-academic job openings at Obafemi Awolowo University.

REGISTRY STAFF
Academic Planning Officer I
Administrative Officer I
Academic Planning Officer II
Higher Executive Officer
Higher Executive Officer (Accounts)
Administrative Officer II
Confidential Secretary
Legal Officer
Guidance Counselor
Data Entry Operator/Secretarial Assistant
Data Entry Officer/Clerical Officer
TECHNICAL STAFF
System Programmer I (Computer Centre)
System Programmer I (Network Administrator I – ICT)
System Programmer I (Web Application Developer I – ICT)
Engineer I
Technologist I - ICT
Technologist I
Senior Workshop Supervisor
TECHNOLOGIST I: Analytical Chemist
Architect I
Artist II
Senior Workshop Superintendent
Systems Programmer II (Computer Centre)
System Programmer II (Network Administrator II – ICT)
System Programmer II (Web Application Developer II – ICT)
Technologist II -ICT
Technologist II
Technical Officer (ICT)
Technical Officer
Chief Consultant Herbalist
Workshop Supervisor
Data Analyst I
Laboratory Supervisor
Laboratory Assistant
Craftsman
Mortuary Assistant
AGRIC FARM & BOTANICAL STAFF
Senior Farm Manager
Farm Officer I
Senior Livestock Superintendent
Livestock Superintendent
Senior Horticulturist
Agricultural Superintendent
Plant Curator
Higher Agricultural Superintendent
Gardener
Investment Officer
Accountant I
Internal Auditor I
Principal Supplies Officer
Senior Supplies Officer
Supplies Officer I
Supplies Officer II
Auditor II
Accountant II
MEDICAL AND HEALTH SERVICES
Medical Officer
Pharmacist B Pharm
Nursing Officer I
Nursing Officer II
Optometrist
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Medical Social Workers II
Medical Record Officer II
Medical Records Assistant
Environmental Health Officer II
Health Assistant III
Health Technician (Plaster, Laboratory & Pharmacy)
Radiographer
OTHER SUPPORT STAFF
Senior Editor
Senior Industrial Officer
Industrial Management Consultant
Senior Fire Officer I
Coach I
Senior Sports Coach
Editor I
Senior Groundsman
Sports Coach I/II
Editor II
Higher Library Officer
Fire Officer II
Industrial Officer
Higher Industrial Officer
Safety Officer
Fire Assistant
Driver Mechanic

 

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND SALARIES

1. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ACADEMIC POSITIONS

  • Professor/Reader: Ph.D. with substantial teaching experience, research, and publications.
  • Senior Lecturer: Ph.D. plus 5 years of teaching experience with minimum of 12 publications.
  • Lecturer I/II: Ph.D. or Master’s plus a minimum of 3 years teaching experience and publications.
  • Assistant Lecturer: Master’s degree (Ph.D. in progress).
  • Librarian II: BLS or B. A/B.Sc. or LLB degree plus any of MLS, MLIS or M.Inf.Sc. from a recognized University

2. SALARY RANGE FOR ACADEMIC POSITIONS

  • Professor CONUASS 07:  (N7,328,847 - N9,477,789)
  • Reader CONUASS 06:  (N5,699,772 - N7,407,729)
  • Senior Lecturer CONUASS 05:  (N4,765,058 - N6,649,086)
  • Lecturer I CONUASS 04:  (N3,511,653 - N4,387,475)
  • Lecturer II CONUASS 03:  (N2,887,448 - N3,366,138)
  • Assistant Lecturer CONUASS 02:  (N2,599,713 - N3,040,268)
  • Graduate Assistant CONUASS 01:  (N2,327,557 - N2,594,922)

3. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR NON-TEACHING POSITIONS

  • Candidates must possess relevant qualifications and experience

4.  SALARY RANGE FOR NON-TEACHING POSITIONS

  • CONTISS 09:  (N2,597,237 - N3,554,620)
  • CONTISS 08:  (N2,305,048 - N3,186,156)
  • CONTISS 07:  (N2,051,825 - N2,800,447)
  • CONTISS 06:  (N1,571,938 - N2,133,164)
  • CONTISS 05:  (N1,103,706 - N1,409,344)
  • CONTISS 03:  (N952,989 - N1,168,816)
  • CONMESS 03:  (N3,710,061 - N4,436,476)
  • CONHESS 09:  (N2,388,908 - N3,238,831)
  • CONHESS 08:  (N2,084,753 - N2,873,068)
  • CONHESS 07:  (N1,871,883 - N2,533,504)
  • CONHESS 05:  (N1,082,063 - N1,349,620)
  • CONHESS 02:  (N934,441 - N1,091,714)

 

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should visit the OAU Job Application Website: https://apply.oauife.edu.ng

Application Procedures

  • Click on the link above
  • Create an applicant account using the "sign-up" button or login using the "sign in" button if you already have an account
  • Submit your application and required documents
  • Track your application status online.

Application Instruction
Candidates should submit, via the online application portal (Link above), soft copies of their
application with detailed Curriculum Vitae, photocopies of credentials and supporting
documents.

The CV should be presented in the following order:

  • A.) Personal Data
    • Full Name (underline Surname)
    • Date of Birth
    • Place of Birth
    • Nationality
    • State of Origin
    • Senatorial District
    • Local Government Area
    • Permanent Address
    • Contact Address
    • Telephone Number
    • Email Address
    • Marital Status
    • Number and Ages of Children
    • Name of Next of Kin
    • Address of Next of Kin
    • Post Desired
    • Physical Disability / Challenge.
  • B.) Educational Background:
    • Educational Institutions Attended with Dates
    • Academic and Professional Qualifications
  • C.) Work Experience:
    • Work Experience with Full Details of Former and Present Positions
    • Membership of Professional Bodies
    • Distinctions and Awards
    • Postgraduate Supervision (Applicable to Academic Positions)
    • Current Position and Date of Last Promotion / Appointment / Regrading
    • Current Salary and Status / Grade Level
    • Research Activities (Applicable to Academic Positions)
    • Attraction of Research Grants (Applicable to Academic Positions)
    • Major Academic-related Services to the Nation outside the University System (Applicable to Academic Positions)
    • Important Learned Conferences / Workshops / Courses Attended with details of Paper
    • Presentation. (Applicable to Academic Positions)
    • Publications (Applicable to Academic Positions)
    • Extra-Curricular Activities
    • Names and addresses of 3 Referees (one of whom must be in the candidate’s field of study in the case of an academic position).
    • Proposed date of availability for duty if selected.

Note

  • Referees should be requested to forward their reports in PDF, with the subject heading bearing the name of the applicant, directly to the Registrar of the University at: [email protected] .
  • All enquiries should be directed to: [email protected]
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
  • OAU is an equal-opportunity employer.

Please note also the following:

  1. All Candidates applying for positions requiring HND or University Degrees, should possess the NYSC Discharge Certificate or evidence of exemption.
  2. DIGITAL LITERACY IS A REQUIREMENT FOR ALL POSITIONS.

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