Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill vacancies in the indicated Academic Departments of the Kingsley Ozumba (KO) Mbadiwe University Ogboko, Imo State (formerly Eastern Palm University Ogboko).

 

Academic Staff Vacancies

 POSITIONS                             SALARY SCALE

 i)    Professor                            CONUASS   7

 ii)   Reader                                 CONUASS   6

 iii)  Senior Lecturer                 CONUASS  5

 iv)  Lecturer I / Librarian I      CONUASS  4

 v)   Lecturer II / Librarian II    CONUASS  3

 vi)  Assistant Lecturer             CONUASS  2

The vacancies are available in the following Faculties and Departments                        

A)    Faculty of Science

        Departments:

1. Microbiology
2. Biochemistry
3. Zoology
4. Mathematics
5. Computer Science
6. Statistics
7. Chemistry
8. Physics
9. Biology

 

B) Faculty of Social & Management Sciences

            Departments

1. Accounting
2. Business Administration
3. Banking & Finance
4. Economics
5. Political Science
6. Psychology
7. Sociology
8. Business Management

 

C)     Faculty of Arts                 

        Departments:

1. English & Literary Studies
2. History & International Studies
3. Linguistics

 

D) Faculty of Environmental Sciences

          Departments:

1. Architecture
2. Estate Management

 

Qualifications and Experience

i.   Professor:

Applicants should possess a doctorate degree in the relevant field plus a minimum of twelve (12) years post qualification experience in teaching and research in a University.  Demonstrate ability to initiate, develop and supervise research, capacity for academic leadership and a good record of scholarly publications and registration with relevant professional bodies where necessary.

 

ii.   Reader:

Applicants should possess a doctorate degree in the relevant field plus a minimum of ten (10) years post qualification experience in teaching and research in a university.  Demonstrate ability to initiate, develop and supervise research, capacity for academic leadership and a good record of scholarly publications and registration with relevant professional bodies where necessary.

 

iii.   Senior Lecturer:

       Applicants should possess a doctorate degree in the relevant field plus a minimum of six (6) years of teaching and research in a University.  Industrial experiences as well as scholarly publication in reputable journals.

 

iv.   Lecturer I / Librarian I:

Applicants should possess postgraduate (preferably doctorate) degree in the relevant field plus three (3) years as Lecturer II.

 

v.   Lecturer II / Librarian II:

Applicants should possess doctorate degree or Master’s degree plus three (3) years as Assistant Lecturer.

 

vi.   Assistant Lecturer:

Applicants must have a Master’s degree in the relevant field.

 

Method of Application

Interested candidates are requested to submit ten (10) copies of their application and detailed Curriculum Vitae in the following order:

1.    Name in full (Surname first in capital letters)
2. Place and Date of Birth
3. Home Address
4. Postal Address
5. Telephone Number
6. Nationality/State of Origin
7. Marital Status
8. Number and Ages of Children
9. Institutions Attended (with dates)
10. Academic and Professional Qualifications (including distinctions with dates)
11. Names and Addresses of three (3) Referees

 

Position applied for should be clearly stated on the left  hand side of the envelope

 

In addition to stating the names of referees, applicants should request their referees to forward references on their behalf under confidential cover direct to the Registrar.  All applications must reach the address below not later than two (2) weeks from the date of this publication:

 

The Registrar

Kingsley Ozumba Mbadiwe University

P.M.B. 006

Orlu, Imo State

Nigeria.  

 

Please note that this publication was first published on November 22, 2021. Also, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted/invited for interview.