University of Ibadan Massive Recruitment for Lecturers and Professors (39 Positions)

The University of Ibadan Nigeria invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the following academic positions:

1.) FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY

(i) DEPARTMENT OF AGRONOMY

Lecturer I/II: AREA OF SPECIALIZATION – Forage Agronomy

• Applicants should have first degree in Agriculture in the general area of Crop Production, as well as Ph.D degree in Plant/Crop Science with specialization in Forage Agronomy, Production and Management of Forage Crops.
• A Ph.D with specialization in Forage Crops Breeding is also acceptable.
• Evidence of scholarly publications will be an added I advantage.

Lecturer I : AREA OF SPECIALIZATION – Farming Systems

• Applicants should possess Ph.D degree in Field Crops Productions with at least three (3) years teaching experience at the University level or at least three years working experience in a relevant Research Station.
• Evidence of academic publications in reputable journals will be an added advantage.

Lecturer II

• Applicants should possess Ph.D degree in Field Crops from a recognized University.
• Applicants with good knowledge of Statistics and computer skills will be given preference.

Lecturer I: AREA OF SPECIALIZATION – Horticulture (Pomology)

• Applicants for the position of Lecturer I must possess Ph.D degree in Agronomy/Crop Production. In addition, applicants must have at least three years post-qualification teaching experience at the University level.
• Adequate number of published articles in reputable journals will be an added advantage.

Lecture II: AREA OF SPECIALIZATION Horticulture (Pomology)

• Applicants for Lecturer II should possess Ph.D degree in, Agronomy/Crop Production with bias in Fruit Tree Crop Production.
• Publication of academic articles as well as evidence of academic publications in reputable journals will be an added’ advantage.

(ii) DEPARTMENT OF CROP PROTECTION AND ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY

Lecturer II: AREA OF SPECIALIZATION: Plant Pathology (Bacteriology/Mycology)

• Applicants should possess a Ph.D in Plant Pathology. Specialization in Bacteriology or Mycology or both is required.
• Publication of academic articles as well as evidence of academic publications in reputable journals will be an added advantage.

Lecturer I: AREA OF SPECIALIZATION: Plant Pathology (Bacteriology/Mycology)

• Applicants should possess Ph.D in Plant Pathology Specialization in Bacteriology or Mycology or both is required.
• Applicants must have at least three years of post-qualification teaching experience at the University level and adequate articles published in reputable, academic journals.

(iii) DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE AND FISHERIES MANAGEMENT

Lecturer II: AREA OF SPECIALIZATION- Ecotourism, Wildlife Genetics

• Applicants for the position of Lecturer II must possess a B.Sc, M.Sc. and Ph.D degree in Wildlife Management with specialization in Ecotourism Management and or Wildlife Genetics.

2.)  FACULTY OF ARTS

(i) DEPARTMENT OF CLASSICS

AREA OF SPECIALIZATION
(a) Greek and Roman Rhetoric
(b) Greek and Latin Languages
(c) Ancient Phiiosophy

PROFESSOR
Applicants should possess Ph.D degree in Classics with adequate teaching experience including evidence of research and publications. Applicants must be able to demonstrate mastery of at least one of the above-listed areas. Ability to contribute to the teaching of either the Greek or Latin Language is mandatory.

(ii) DEPARTMENT OF LINGUISTICS AND AFRICAN LANGUAGES

LECTURER II
Applicants must possess Ph.D in Linguistics with specialization in I Syntax from a reputable/recognized University and must also be able to teach an African Language. A minimum of 2 years teaching experience in a relevant discipline/subject in a Tertiary Institution I will be an advantage.

LECTURER II
Applicants must possess Ph.D in Linguistics with specialization in (Yoruba Linguistics-Phonetics, Phonology and Syntax from a reputable/recognized University. A minimum of 2 years teaching experience in a Tertiary Institution will be an added advantage.

(iii) DEPARTMENT OF RELIGIOUS STUDIES

LECTURERI/II

LECTURER I: AREA OF SPECIALIZATION – Christian Theology
Applicants should possess Ph.D degree in the field of Christian Theology with at least three years teaching experience at the University level.

LECTURER II
Applicants should possess Ph.D degree in the field of Christian Theology with three years teaching experience in a recognized University.

(iv) DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE ARTS
ARTS FELLOW I/II
Applicants should possess Ph.D in Drama/Theatre, with’ specialization in any ofthe following theatre art forms:
(I) Media (ii) Acting, Mime and Movement (iii) Directing (iv) Management.

Preference will be given to applicants who: (i) are versatile (ii) have had a least five years demonstrable practical experience in their field (iii) have at least five years teaching experience at part or full-time level at the University level and (iv) who have at least three publications in learned journals.

3.)  COLLEGE OF MEDICINE

(i) DEPARTMENT OF ANAESTHESIA LECTURER I
Applicants should have completed Residency Training Programme in Anaesthesia in a recognized institution plus at least 2 years teaching experience and obtained the Fellowship of the West African College of Surgeons or National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria or relevant postgraduate qualification.

(ii) DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH POLICY AND MANAGEMENT

PROFESSOR: AREA OF SPECIALIZATION:
Health Policy and Management/ Health Services Administrative.
Applicants must possess Ph.D in Public Health with specialization II in Health Policy and Management/Health Service Administration with a minimum of 10 years of University teaching and research experience. Applicants must have considerable proof of continuous research with evidence of strong scholarly publications in peer-reviewed reputable journals in the area of expertise. Evidence of research leadership, including a Ph.D in the required area of expertise, is mandatory.

LECTURER I – AREA OFSPECIALIZATION: Health Economics
Applicants must possess Ph.D in Health Economics with at least 3 years teaching and research experience at the University level. Applicants must show evidence of high research potentials in Public Health related disciplines, teaching capacity in the area of Health Economics, Supplies and Financial Management tailored to Public Health. Also, evidence of adequate publications in relevant peer-reviewed reputable journals is mandatory.

LECTURER I: – AREA OF SPECIALIZATION Health Services Administration
Applicants for the position of Lecturer I must possess MSc/MPH in Public Health and Ph.D in Health Policy and Management/Health Service Administration with at least 3 years teaching experience at the university level. Applicants must show evidence of high research potentials teaching capacity and adequate publications in peer-reviewed reputable journals.

(iii) DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGY AND PARASITOLOGY
LECTURER I
Applicants should have medical training and must possess either the Fellowship of National Postgraduate Medical College or West African College of Physicians.

Preference will be given to those who can demonstrate ability for in-depth multidisciplinary research work and eventual supervision of postgraduate studies of other staff in the department. Additional postgraduate academic qualification will be an advantage. Experience in teaching and diagnostics work in the field of Clinical Virology is essential because the Department is a teaching and service one.

(iv) DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE

LECTURER I : AREA OF SPECIALIZATION – Cardiology
Applicants must hold the Fellowship of either the National Postgraduate Medical College or the West African College of Physicians or equivalent which is recognized by the Nigerian Medical and Dental Council.

Possession of additional postgraduate academic degrees such as Master of Science, Postgraduate Diploma or Ph.D and publication in peer reviewed journals will be an advantage.

(v) DEPARTMENT OF PATHOLOGY

LECTURER I
Applicants for this position should be medically qualified with a Fellowship of the West African College of Physicians in Laboratory Medicine or Fellowship of the National Postgraduate Medical College in Pathology or equivalent qualifications. Possession of both Fellowships will be an added advantage.

(vi) DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY

SENIOR LECTURER : AREA OF SPECIALIZATION  – Orthopaedics and Trauma

LECTURER I : AREA OF SPECIALIZATION
(a) Neurological
(b) Paediatric
(c) Oncologic

SENIOR LECTURER
Applicants must possess good basic degree from a reputable and recognized University which is registrable with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MBBS, MBBChir, or equivalent). All applicants must have the Fellowship of the West African College of Surgeons or the National Postgraduate Medical College in Surgery, having gone through the required postgraduate training in Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery. A minimum of six years post-qualification experience is mandatory.

To be successful, a candidate must show evidence of scholarly publications in reputable peer-reviewed journals of international standards as well sub-specialty research and training experience in Arthroscopy, Shoulder and Knee Surgery will be an added advantage.

LECTURER I: AREA OF SPECIALIZATION – Neurological
Applicants should possess registrable medical qualifications with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MOCN), the Fellowship of the West African College of Surgeons (FWACS) or its equivalent in Neurological Surgery.
Evidence of exposure to modern Neurological systems and  methods, experience in undergraduate and post-graduate teaching, evidence of interest in research and scientific activities,  experience in leadership, management or administrative roles will be advantageous.

Successful candidates with adequate clinical experience may be appointed Consultants to the University College Hospital, lbadan.

LECTURER I:  AREA OF SPECIALIZATION – Paediatric
Applicants must possess basic medical degree from a reputable and recognized University which is registrable with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria. All applicants must have the Fellowship of the West African College of Surgeons or the National Postgraduate Medical College in Surgery, after having gone through the required postgraduate training in Paediatric Surgery. A minimum of two to three years post qualification teaching experience at the University level is mandatory. Post-Fellowship sub-specialty research and training experience and academic

LECTURER I:    AREA OF SPECIALIZATION – Oncologic
Applicants must possess basic medical degree from a recognized
University which is registrable with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria. All applicants must have the Fellowship of the West African College of Surgeons or the National Postgraduate Medical College in General Surgery.

Evidence of interest in research and academic activities especially in Surgical and Medical Oncology would be advantageous.

4.)  FACULTY OF EDUCATION

(i) DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL WORK

LECTURER II – AREA OF SPECIALIZATION – Health Social Work

Applicants must possess M.Ed in Health Education and must have Ph.D in Health Education or be at an advanced stage of a Ph.D Programme.

Such applicants must also have R.N. and A and E Nursing professional qualification with many years of teaching experience in a Nursing School or similar institutions. Preference will however be given to applicants with reasonable publications in reputable journal(s) or edited book(s) in reputable outlet within and outside Nigeria.

(ii) DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN KINETICS AND HEALTH EDUCATION.

LECTURER II: AREA OF SPECIALIZATION – Health Education.
Applicants should possess Bachelor degree in Physical Education and Health Education or Health Education and Ph.D degree with specialization in Health Education, with at least 2 years post- doctoral experience in a Tertiary institution. preferably in a University. Candidates must have published at least 2 articles in Journal(s) or edited book(s) in reputable outlets within and outside Nigeria.

FACULTY OF PHARMACY

DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACEUTICAL MICROBIOLOGY LECTURER I
Applicants should possess M.Sc. and Ph.D in Pharmaceutical
l Microbiology or (Pharmaceutics with option in Pharmaceutical Microbiology). Applicants with M.Sc. and Ph.D Microbiology with bias for Pharmaceutical Microbiology may also be considered. In each case interest in M04ecular Biology/Pharmaceutical Biotechnology and relevant experience of at least 2 years are required as well as research publications in peer-reviewed learned journals. Professional registration with the Pharmacists’ Council of Nigeria will be an added advantage.

SENIOR LECTURER/LECTURER I
Applicants should possess M.Sc. and Ph.D in Pharmaceutical Microbiology or (Pharmaceutics with option in Pharmaceutical Microbiology). Applicants with M.Sc. and Ph.D In Microbiology with bias for Pharmaceutical Microbiology will als9 be considered. In each case, interest in Pharmaceutical Biotechnology/Microbial Biochemistry and relevant experience of not less than 4-6 years are required as well as research publications in peer-reviewed learned journals of international repute. Professional registration with the Pharmacists Council of Nigeria wilt be an added advantage.

CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
The appointments, which are to commence as soon as possible, are for three years initially (except for those of Professors). They may be extended for specific periods or confirmed to retiring age. Fringe benefits include a Pension Scheme or comparable arrangement as may be approved from time to time by the University Council, residential accommodation or housing allowance at an approved rate and passages for approved Overseas Study Leave.

APPLICATION DEADLINE
24th February, 2011

METHOD OF APPLICATION
Applicants should forward their applications and detailed Curriculum Vitae (20 copies) stating:

Date of Birth (not Age), Marital Status, State of Origin, L.G.A., Mobile Telephone Number, E-mail Address. Academic Qualifications, Experience in Teaching and Research, Publications (if any) and enclose two sets of Photostat copies of relevant Credentials. Applicants should also indicate the names of three Referees and their addresses.

Applications should reach the Deputy Registrar (Establishments), University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria, not later 24th February. Applicants should also request their referees to send reports on them, under confidential cover, direct to the Deputy Registrar (Establishments) from who further details may be obtained.

Further information may also be obtained from http://www.ui.edu.ng/jobs.
The Referees should be informed to indicate the departments and positions applied for.
Applicants are also requested to indicate in their applications the position applied for and the relevant department.
Only the applications of shortlisted candidates – will be acknowledged.