Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, has announced massive recruitment process for both academic and non-teaching positions. The announcement, which serves as both an internal and external advertisement, invites applications from qualified candidates.
According to the university, the job advertisement will run for six (6) weeks from the date of publication.
In a public notice signed by K.A. Bakare, the Registrar and Secretary to Council, it was stated: “Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill various academic and non-teaching positions in the University.”
The university, known for its strong academic reputation, confirmed that this process is open to both internal staff and external applicants.
Required documents include a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV), scanned copies of relevant credentials, and supporting documents. The CV should follow the outlined format below:
Personal Data
- Full Name (Surname underlined)
- 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 (if any)
Educational Background
- Educational Institutions Attended with Dates
- Academic and Professional Qualifications
Work Experience
- Full Details of Former and Present Positions
- Membership of Professional Bodies
- Distinctions and Awards
- Postgraduate Supervision (for academic roles)
- Current Position and Date of Last Promotion
- Current Salary and Grade Level
- Research Activities (academic positions only)
- Research Grants Attracted
- Major Academic Services Outside the University (if any)
- Conferences, Workshops, or Courses with Details of Paper Presented
- Publications (for academic applicants)
- Extra-Curricular Activities
- Names and Contacts of 3 Referees (one must be from the applicant’s field if applying for an academic role). Referees are to send their reports directly in PDF format to [email protected] with the applicant’s name in the subject line.
- Proposed Date of Availability
In line with Nigerian federal employment requirements, “All candidates applying for positions requiring HND or University Degrees must present the NYSC Discharge Certificate or evidence of exemption.” The university also added that digital literacy is a requirement for all roles.
For all inquiries, applicants are to contact [email protected]. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
How to Apply
Applicants are expected to visit the OAU Job Application Portal create an account, and submit their application online.
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