· Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD) is a Federal Government Licensed Private University situated at Ado-Ekiti.
· Location: The University which is built on a permanent site covers an area of 1,300 Acre of land on a high altitude of 17,500ft above sea level thereby providing cool and ideal climate for learning, sporting activities and commercial agriculture.
· Structures on ground: Imposing state-of-the-art and fully air-conditioned structures for Physical Sciences, Social and Management Sciences, Law, Sports, Hostels, Staff Quarters and modern cafeteria which provides Local, English and Continental dishes, ABUAD Bottle Water Plant, ABUAD Bakery, ABUAD Printing Press, Tuck Shops etc.
· Teaching Facilities on ground: Fully furnished laboratories for Chemistry, Physics and Biology; fully furnished modern virtual and physical libraries; ICT Laboratory, E-learning platform for all classrooms; V-sat with internet connectivity for all colleges and hostels.
· Recognition: The University has been acknowledged by past and present Presidents of Nigeria, the National Universities Commission (NUC) and ICPC as a reference point, model and benchmark, the “fastest growing Private University in Africa”, “Europe in Africa” by All-African Students Union (AASU) and National Association of Law Students respectively.
· Mission: To reform education in Nigeria by providing qualitative education and turn out disciplined students who believe in industry, service, character, integrity.
· Residential Status: The University is fully residential for students and staff.
· Founder: Aare Afe Babalola, OFR, CON, SAN, LL.D a frontline legal practitioner in the country is a highly committed educationist and an astute administrator, a successful big time farmer, former Pro-Chancellor of the University of Lagos from 2000-2007 and the Chairman of the Committee of Pro-Chancellors of Nigeria. He was twice honoured by the NUC as the best Pro-Chancellor in the country. Winner of Queen Victoria Commemorative Award in Oxford and Vice President of Club of Rectors of Europe. His Council and the Vice Chancellor were also rated as the best in the country when he was the Pro-Chancellor of Lagos University.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the following Academic positions:
COLLEGE OF SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICAL AND PHYSICAL SCIENCES
Computer Science
1. Professor/Reader
2. Senior lecturer
3. Lecturer I
4. Lecturer II
Information and Communication Technology
1. Professor/Reader
2. Senior lecturer
3. Lecturer I
4. Lecturer II
Professor/Reader:
Candidate applying for the post of Professor must possess a PhD with at least 10 years teaching and research experience in the University in the relevant fields and 8 years for Readership. Candidates must have outstanding record of scholarly publications along with evidence of considerable teaching and research, demonstrable capacity for academic leadership, as well as proficiency in ICT. Candidates are expected to be registered with the various recognized professional bodies, as applicable.
Senior Lecturer
Candidate applying for the post of Senior Lecturer must possess a PhD with at least 6 years teaching and cognate experience supported with a suitable number of publications and ICT proficiency.
Lecturer I
Candidate applying for the post of Lecturer I must possess a PhD with at least 4 years teaching and research experience along with a suitable number of publications and ICT proficiency.
Lecturer II
A candidate to be appointed as lecturer II shall normally possess a PhD, in addition to possessing at least a Second Class Honors (Upper Division) Degree in the relevant field. A candidate who has an M.Phil. Qualification may be appointed as Lecturer II provided the candidate has a substantial number of publications as well as some teaching experience in the University.
SALARY PACKAGE
Salary and allowances which are personal and negotiable are higher than Federal Government consolidated unitary salary structure. Salary increment is based on productivity and contribution to the development of the University.
RETIREMENT, PENSION AND OTHER WELFARE SCHEMES.
The University operates a contributory Pension Fund as enacted by the Act of the National Assembly. It is mandatory for all staff to take part in the contributory pension scheme. The University shall pay 7½ percent of the staff monthly basic salary to the pension fund while the staff shall pay 7½ percent towards the fund. The University has also put in place insurance scheme for all staff. A staff shall not be hindered by the University from drawing from the pension and insurance schemes in respective of the service status in the University.
In addition, the University offers highly subsidized accommodation facilities for staff on the campus with adequate water and electricity supply, sports and recreational facilities in a quiet and serene environment.
MODE OF APPLICATION
1 Applicants applying for academic positions are required to submit (20) copies of applications with full documentation including four passport photographs, photocopies of Certificate and Awards as well as an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae giving the following information in order as listed below:
i. Full Name (surname first in capital letters)
ii. Post applied for
iii. Date and place of birth (attach birth certificate/sworn affidavit)
iv. Nationality
v. Permanent home address
vi. Current postal address including mobile telephone number
vii. Marital status
viii. Number of children and their ages
ix. Institutions attended with dates
x. Academic/professional qualifications (attach copies of credentials)
xi. Work experience with dates
xii. Present employment status and salary
xiii. Conference/courses attended (state title of papers presented if any)
xiv. Professional accomplishments with Research interest and activities
xv. Publications with dates
xvi. Service to national and or international bodies
xvii. Extra-curricular activities
xviii. Any physical challenge?
xix. Names and addresses of three (3) referees who must have been closely associated with candidates/work experience one of which must be the head of department or Dean/Provost of the applicant
REQUIREMENTS
2 Candidates applying for any of the positions are advised to request their referees to forward three (3) confidential reports on them directly to the Registrar. The reports should be duly marked “CONFIDENTIAL” in a sealed envelope.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
The Applicant:
i. must have passion for teaching
ii. must be disciplined, dedicated, loyal and well dressed.
iii. must be ready to imbibe ABUAD’s philosophy to reform Education by example.
iv. must have the ability for team-work and have a high level of human relation skills.
v. must be ready to engage in high quality academic research and contribute meaningfully to human development.
vi. must be computer literate and capable of using modern teaching and research facilities including electronic interactive boards, intra-communication platforms and online libraries.
3. All documents shall bear the position applied for at the top left hand corner of the package and shall be addressed to:
The Registrar
Afe Babalola University,
P.M.B 5454, Ado-Ekiti. Ekiti-State
4. Candidates can also apply online via aareafe@gmail.com or abuadregistrar@gmail.com
Fully documented applications should be received not later than TWO weeks from Friday, 30th November, 2012.
Signed
LADY CHRISTIE OLUBORODE
REGISTRAR