KWARA STATE UNIVERSITY, MALETE HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION (OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR) EXTERNAL AND INTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT (About 4 weeks to close)

KWARA STATE UNIVERSITY, MALETE HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION (OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR) EXTERNAL AND INTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT (About 4 weeks to close

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the following vacant positions in Kwara State University. Candidates will also be considered for contract or adjunct appointment for the posts of Senior Lecturer and above. Such candidates must submit letters of disengagement from their previous employers along with their applications. Computer literacy is required for all positions.

ACADEMIC STAFF VACANCIES

1)      COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES, MANAGEMENT AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

A.        SCHOOL OF VISUAL ARTS PROGRAMME:

Vacant Positions: Professor, Senior Lecturer, Lecturer 1/11 and Assistant Lecturer

I.                    Professor (CONUASS 07)

Candidates must possess a Ph.D in relevant field with a minimum of Ten (10) years post-doctoral cognate teaching, research and administrative experience. They must have a reasonable number of significant scholarly publications in reputable National and International outlets and show evidence of research direction/supervision especially at doctoral level.

II.                 Senior Lecturer (CONUASS 05)

Same as (i) except that six (6) years experience and evidence of research direction/supervision at Masters level are required. 

III.              Lecturer 1 (CONUASS 04)

Candidates must possess a Ph.D in relevant field with a minimum of 5 years post qualification experience. Candidates with 2^nd class Upper Division and a Masters degree who show evidence of continuing research and publications in the relevant field for a period of not less than eight (8) years may be considered in lieu of Ph.D

IV.              Lecturer  11 (CONUASS 03)

Same as Lecturer 1 above, except that 3 years post qualification experience is required. Candidates with 2^nd class Upper Division  and a Masters degree who show evidence of continuing research and publication in the relevant field for a period of not less than 5 years may be considered in lieu of Ph.D

V.                 Assistant Lecturer (CONUASS 02)

Candidates must possess a good University degree with a minimum of 2^nd class Upper Division and a Masters degree in the relevant field. They must have strong potentials for an academic career.

B.                   LINGUISTICS AND AFRICAN LANGUAGES

I.                     Professor /associate Professor in Theoretical Linguistics (CONUASS 07)

Candidates must possess a Ph.D in relevant field with a minimum of 8 to 10 years post-doctoral cognate teaching, research and administrative experience. They must have a reasonable number of significant scholarly publications in reputable National and International outlets and show evidence of research direction/supervision especially at doctoral level.

     ii.           Senior Lecturer (CONUASS 05)

Area o f specialization: Theoretical Linguistics, Syntactic Theory, Phonetics and phonology, Yoruba language

 Same as (i) except that 5 to 8 years experience and evidence of research direction/supervision at Masters level are required.

iii.        Lecturer 1 CONUASS 04)

            Area o f specialization: Theoretical Linguistics Syntactic Theory, Hausa Languages and Literature Yoruba language, Translation and Interpretation

Candidates must possess a Ph.D in relevant field with a minimum of 5 years post qualification experience. Candidates with 2^nd class Upper Division and a Masters degree who show evidence of continuing research and publications in the relevant field over a period of not less than eight (8) years may be considered in lieu of Ph.D

iv.        Lecturer  11 (CONUASS 03)

            Area of Specialization: Hausa Language/Hausa Literature, Translation and Interpretation, Yoruba Language.

      Same as Lecturer 1 above, except that 3 years post qualification experience is required. Candidates with 2^nd class Upper Division  and a Masters degree who show evidence of continuing research and publication in the relevant field for a period of not less than 5 years may be considered in lieu of Ph.D

v.   Assistant Lecturer (CONUASS 02)

            Area of Specialization: Igbo Language/Igbo Literature.

      Candidates must possess a good University degree with a minimum of 2^nd class Upper Division and a Masters degree in the relevant field. They must have strong potentials for an academic career.

2)      COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY

i)                    Associate Professor/ Reader/ Professor (CONUASS 07)

Area of Specialization:

i.          Aeronautics and Astronautics Engineering

ii)      Civil and Environmental Engineering

iii)    Electrical and Computer Engineering

iv)    Food, Agric and Biological Engineering

v)      Material Science and Engineering

vi)    Mechanical Engineering

Candidates must possess a Ph.D in relevant field with a minimum of Ten (10) years for Professor and 8 years (Associate Professor/Reader) post-doctoral cognate teaching, research and administrative experience plus at least 20 significant scholarly publications in reputable National and International outlets. Candidates must also show an evidence of significant research direction/supervision at the postgraduate, especially at doctoral level.

ii.         Senior Lecturer/Lecturers (CONUASS 05)

            Area of Specialization:

            i. Aeronautics and Astronautics Engineering

ii.                  Civil and Environmental Engineering

iii.                Electrical and Computer Engineering

iv.                Food, Agric and Biological Engineering

v.                  Material Science and Engineering

vi.                Mechanical Engineering

Senior Lecturer

Candidates must possess a Ph.D in relevant field with a minimum of 6 years post doctoral cognate teaching experiences plus at least 15 years significant scholarly publications in National and International outlets. Candidates must show an evidence of research direction or supervision at the postgraduate, especially Master level.

Lecturer 1 (CONUASS 04)

Candidates must possess a Ph.D in relevant field with a minimum of 5 years post qualification experience. Candidates with 2^nd class Upper Division and a Masters degree who show evidence of continuing research and publications in the relevant field for a period of not less than eight (8) years may be considered in lieu of Ph.D

Lecturer  11 (CONUASS 03)

Same as Lecturer 1 above, except that 3 years post qualification experience is required. Candidates with 2^nd class Upper Division and a Masters degree who show evidence of continuing research and publication in the relevant for a period of not less than 5 years may be considered in lieu of Ph.D.

UNIVERSITY LIBRARY

Vacant Position: Librarian 1 (CONUASS 03)

Candidates must possess a good honours degree obtained from a recognized University plus 3 years cognate experience. In addition, candidates must have Masters in Library Studies (MLS) or Masters in Library and Information science (MIS) plus Scholarly publications. Computer literacy is compulsory.

OR

Ph.D in Library Studies/Science. Computer literacy is compulsory.

NON-ACADEMIC STAFF VACANCIES

1.         SCHOOL OF VISUAL ARTS PROGRAMME

            Vacant Position:

            Arts Technologist 11 CONTISS 07

SSCE/GEC (O/LEVEL) or its equivalent with at least 5 credits in the relevant subjects including English Language plus HND/University degree in Arts and relevant field from recognized institution.

2.         UNVERSITY LIBRARY

Senior Bindery Supervisor (1NOs) CONTISS 06

Candidates must have a minimum of JSS 111 Certificate plus bindery training in a recognized polytechnic, and 10 years working experience in a tertiary institution’s bindery preferably a University. A qualification in Desktop Publishing will be an added advantage.

3.         UNIVERSITY RELATIONS

            Vacant Position:

            Assistant Information/Protocol Officer 11 CONTISS 07

Candidates must have SSCE/GEC (O/LEVEL) or its equivalent with at least 5 credits in the relevant subjects including English Language with a good honours degree in Mass Communication or related fields and must have completed the NYSC scheme. In addition, candidates must have a minimum of 3 years working experience as a journalist in a reputable media organization with vast knowledge of news writing, information gathering and dissemination. 

Method of Application

Interested candidates should forward 15 copies each of their applications and current curriculum vitae which should contain the following:

1.      Full name (Surname Last in Block Letters)

2.      Post Applied for

3.      Marital status

4.      Number of Children and their ages

5.      Place of Birth

6.      Nationality and State of Origin (if Nigerian)

7.      Local Government Area

8.      Contact Address

9.      Permanent Home Address

10.  GSM Numbers and e-mail address

11.  Institutions attended with dates

12.  Academic and Professional qualifications with dates

13.  Working experience with dates

14.  Present Employment status, salary and employer

15.  List of publication with details of titles, publications with dates and pages (for academic staff where applicable)

16.  Extra Curricula activities

17.  Names and Addresses of 3 referees (two of whom must be professionals or authorities in relevant  fields) who must be requested by the applicant to forward confidential reports on them directly to the Registrar, indicating the post desired:

Applications should enclose 3 sets of their photocopies of credentials.

All applications should be addressed to the Registrar, Kwara State University, Malete, P.M.B. 1530, Ilorin.

The post applied for should be indicated in the left hand corner of the sealed envelop containing the application.

Closing Date

All applications and referees’ reports should be submitted not later than 6 weeks from the date of this advertisement. Only the applications of shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.

Signed

Mrs. Modupe .O. Akinrinmade

Registrar