Job Title: Academic Positions.
Location: Nigeria.
Company: National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN).
The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) invites applications from suitably qualified
candidates to fill the following vacant Academic and Senior Non-Teaching staff positions in the
University.
1. Professors, Readers and Senior Lecturers
2. Study Centre Directors
3. General Manager NOUN Consult and Investment Ltd (NOUNCIL)
Job Summary:
(1) ACADEMIC POSITIONS IN THE SCHOOLS LISTED BELOW: PROFESSORS, READERS AND SENIOR LECTURERS.
1. SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
2. SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES
3. SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
4. SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES
5. SCHOOL OF LAW
6. SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
7. SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Professor
Key Objective:
The Professor is a Senior Academic Staff who is to provide administrative and
academic leadership in the School.
Scope of the Position:
The Professor will be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor through the Dean of the
School.
Duties
i) Providing Academic and Administrative Leadership in the School
ii) Coordination of the activities of the staff of the School, especially in the
academic functions of programme/course planning development,
administration and research.
iii) Attending meetings of statutory and/or ad-hoc committees, especially
Senate and its committees.
iv) Other Duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Dean of the
School or the Vice-Chancellor.
Principal Accountabilities
The Professor must be:
i) A respected authority in his/her field of specialization
ii) Versatile in research activities, especially at the post graduate level
iii) Able to show evidence of continuing research and publications.
iv) Have supervised a substantial number of post graduate, especially Doctoral
Students.
v) Have considerable professional/ teaching experience.
vi) Possess considerable administrative experience as Head of Department and
or Director of Institute, Dean of Faculty, Provost of College in a University.
QUALIFICATIONS
(a) ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
(i) A doctorate Degree in an academic discipline or a related field in the
relevant School/Programme.
(ii) Substantial number of scholarly publications in reputable and referred
journals.
(iii) Considerable knowledge and application of Information Technology.
(b) DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
(i) Experience in Distance Education will be an added advantage
EXPERIENCE
Candidates applying for the position of Professor must have a minimum number
of ten (10) years postdoctoral research and teaching experience in a University
and show demonstrable evidence of ability to initiate and supervise postgraduate
research. Administrative experience at the University or comparable institutions
will be an added advantage.
CRITICAL COMPETENCIES
(I) Academic and Administrative Leadership: Ability to provide academic and
administrative leadership for staff of the School
(II) Resource Management: Ability to efficiently manage and optimize the
human, financial and material resources of the School.
(III) Communication Skills: Ability to demonstrate excellent skills in report
writing and fluency in communication.
(IV) Professional/community service activities: Evidence of involvement in
professional and community activities
(V) Staff welfare and motivation: Ability to command the respect and loyalty
of his/her staff through consistent demonstration of genuine concern for
their welfare and making conscious effort to motivate them towards
excellence in the performance of their duties.
(VI) Computer Literacy: Ability to use various software for daily tasks e.g.
Microsoft word, power point, excel. Ability to use and access the web for
teaching and tutorial purposes.
SALARY: CONUASS 7 (N 390,029.08-510,013.58)
READER
KEY OBJECTIVE
The Reader is a Senior academic staff of a School whose duty it is to assist
the Dean generally in the administration of the School. He/She is
specifically responsible to coordinate and develop course materials, to
provide leadership, undertake research and participate in
University/professional/community services.
SCOPE OF THE POSITION
The Reader will be responsible to the Dean of the School for the discharge
of the Academic and/or administrative responsibilities that may be
assigned to him/her.
DUTIES
(i) Undertaking programme planning development and administrative
delivery
(ii) Undertaking course planning, development and delivery
(iii) Reviewing and determining acceptability of course materials in
conjunction with course developers
(iv) Monitoring the progress of the process of course development
(v) Undertaking examination duties including the preparation of
examination question papers and marking of answer scripts
(vi) Liaising with external examiners, assessors, moderators and advisory
peer groups
(vii) Undertaking research activities
(viii) Organising workshops and seminars in related courses
(ix) Supervising the work of course coordinators involved in the
programme
(x) Reviewing, adopting and preparing learning materials for use by the
School
(xi) Participating in the recruitment, training and supervision of parttime
tutors
(xii) Performing any other academic and administrative duties and
responsibilities as may be assigned to him/her by the Dean of the
School from time to time.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
The Reader must:
(a) Have an identifiable research focus
(b) Have undertaken extensive research and published substantially in the
area of his/her research focus
(c) Have successfully supervised an appreciable number of post graduate (
especially Doctoral) Students
(d) Have had some administrative experience at tertiary level, preferably in a
University.
QUALIFICATIONS
(a) Essential Qualifications
(i) A Doctorate Degree in the relevant academic discipline or a related
field
(ii) Considerable number of scholarly publications in reputable and
referred journals
(iii) Appreciable knowledge and application of Information Technology
(b) DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
(i) Experience in Distance Education will be an added advantage
EXPERIENCE
Candidates must have a minimum of eight (8) years post-doctoral research and teaching
experience in a University and show demonstrable evidence of ability to initiate and supervise
post graduate research
CRITICAL COMPETENCIES
As itemized for Professor
SALARY: CONUASS 6: (N 322,351.00- N 425,395.83)
SENIOR LECTURER
KEY OBJECTIVE
The Senior Lecturer is a Senior academic staff of a School whose duties are similar to that of the
Reader above.
SCOPE OF THE POSITION:
The Senior Lecturer will be responsible, through the Reader, to the Dean of the School for the
discharge of the Academic and/or administrative responsibilities that may be assigned to
him/her.
DUTIES
Same as those listed for Reader
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
Same as those listed for Reader
QUALIFICATIONS
Same as those demanded of the Reader
EXPERIENCE
Candidates must have a minimum of six (6) years post-doctoral research and teaching
experience in a University and show demonstrable evidence of ability to initiate and supervise
postgraduate research.
CRITICAL COMPETENCIES
Same as those expected of a Professor and Reader
SALARY: CONUASS 5 (N 264, 292.09- N 377,958.84)
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Interested candidates should submit fifteen (15) copies of their applications (stating post
desired), relevant certificates and detailed curriculum vitae, stating their full names, date of
birth, state of origin/domicile, nationality, marital status, permanent home address, (not
P.M.B), current postal/contact address with GSM phone numbers and e-mail addresses)
institutions attended (with dates), academic and professional qualifications (with dates),
honours, distinctions and membership of learned societies and professional bodies, publications
(where applicable), working experience, present employment status and employer, extracurricular
activities, names and addresses of three (3) referees.
All applications should be submitted within six (6) weeks of this publication in sealed envelopes
indicating at the top left hand corner the post applied for and send to:
The Registrar
National Open University of Nigeria,
14/16 Ahmadu Bello Way,
Victoria Island,
P.M.B 80067,
Lagos.
Location: Nigeria.
Company: National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN).
The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) invites applications from suitably qualified
candidates to fill the following vacant Academic and Senior Non-Teaching staff positions in the
University.
1. Professors, Readers and Senior Lecturers
2. Study Centre Directors
3. General Manager NOUN Consult and Investment Ltd (NOUNCIL)
Job Summary:
(1) ACADEMIC POSITIONS IN THE SCHOOLS LISTED BELOW: PROFESSORS, READERS AND SENIOR LECTURERS.
1. SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
2. SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES
3. SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
4. SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES
5. SCHOOL OF LAW
6. SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
7. SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Professor
Key Objective:
The Professor is a Senior Academic Staff who is to provide administrative and
academic leadership in the School.
Scope of the Position:
The Professor will be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor through the Dean of the
School.
Duties
i) Providing Academic and Administrative Leadership in the School
ii) Coordination of the activities of the staff of the School, especially in the
academic functions of programme/course planning development,
administration and research.
iii) Attending meetings of statutory and/or ad-hoc committees, especially
Senate and its committees.
iv) Other Duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Dean of the
School or the Vice-Chancellor.
Principal Accountabilities
The Professor must be:
i) A respected authority in his/her field of specialization
ii) Versatile in research activities, especially at the post graduate level
iii) Able to show evidence of continuing research and publications.
iv) Have supervised a substantial number of post graduate, especially Doctoral
Students.
v) Have considerable professional/ teaching experience.
vi) Possess considerable administrative experience as Head of Department and
or Director of Institute, Dean of Faculty, Provost of College in a University.
QUALIFICATIONS
(a) ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
(i) A doctorate Degree in an academic discipline or a related field in the
relevant School/Programme.
(ii) Substantial number of scholarly publications in reputable and referred
journals.
(iii) Considerable knowledge and application of Information Technology.
(b) DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
(i) Experience in Distance Education will be an added advantage
EXPERIENCE
Candidates applying for the position of Professor must have a minimum number
of ten (10) years postdoctoral research and teaching experience in a University
and show demonstrable evidence of ability to initiate and supervise postgraduate
research. Administrative experience at the University or comparable institutions
will be an added advantage.
CRITICAL COMPETENCIES
(I) Academic and Administrative Leadership: Ability to provide academic and
administrative leadership for staff of the School
(II) Resource Management: Ability to efficiently manage and optimize the
human, financial and material resources of the School.
(III) Communication Skills: Ability to demonstrate excellent skills in report
writing and fluency in communication.
(IV) Professional/community service activities: Evidence of involvement in
professional and community activities
(V) Staff welfare and motivation: Ability to command the respect and loyalty
of his/her staff through consistent demonstration of genuine concern for
their welfare and making conscious effort to motivate them towards
excellence in the performance of their duties.
(VI) Computer Literacy: Ability to use various software for daily tasks e.g.
Microsoft word, power point, excel. Ability to use and access the web for
teaching and tutorial purposes.
SALARY: CONUASS 7 (N 390,029.08-510,013.58)
READER
KEY OBJECTIVE
The Reader is a Senior academic staff of a School whose duty it is to assist
the Dean generally in the administration of the School. He/She is
specifically responsible to coordinate and develop course materials, to
provide leadership, undertake research and participate in
University/professional/community services.
SCOPE OF THE POSITION
The Reader will be responsible to the Dean of the School for the discharge
of the Academic and/or administrative responsibilities that may be
assigned to him/her.
DUTIES
(i) Undertaking programme planning development and administrative
delivery
(ii) Undertaking course planning, development and delivery
(iii) Reviewing and determining acceptability of course materials in
conjunction with course developers
(iv) Monitoring the progress of the process of course development
(v) Undertaking examination duties including the preparation of
examination question papers and marking of answer scripts
(vi) Liaising with external examiners, assessors, moderators and advisory
peer groups
(vii) Undertaking research activities
(viii) Organising workshops and seminars in related courses
(ix) Supervising the work of course coordinators involved in the
programme
(x) Reviewing, adopting and preparing learning materials for use by the
School
(xi) Participating in the recruitment, training and supervision of parttime
tutors
(xii) Performing any other academic and administrative duties and
responsibilities as may be assigned to him/her by the Dean of the
School from time to time.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
The Reader must:
(a) Have an identifiable research focus
(b) Have undertaken extensive research and published substantially in the
area of his/her research focus
(c) Have successfully supervised an appreciable number of post graduate (
especially Doctoral) Students
(d) Have had some administrative experience at tertiary level, preferably in a
University.
QUALIFICATIONS
(a) Essential Qualifications
(i) A Doctorate Degree in the relevant academic discipline or a related
field
(ii) Considerable number of scholarly publications in reputable and
referred journals
(iii) Appreciable knowledge and application of Information Technology
(b) DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
(i) Experience in Distance Education will be an added advantage
EXPERIENCE
Candidates must have a minimum of eight (8) years post-doctoral research and teaching
experience in a University and show demonstrable evidence of ability to initiate and supervise
post graduate research
CRITICAL COMPETENCIES
As itemized for Professor
SALARY: CONUASS 6: (N 322,351.00- N 425,395.83)
SENIOR LECTURER
KEY OBJECTIVE
The Senior Lecturer is a Senior academic staff of a School whose duties are similar to that of the
Reader above.
SCOPE OF THE POSITION:
The Senior Lecturer will be responsible, through the Reader, to the Dean of the School for the
discharge of the Academic and/or administrative responsibilities that may be assigned to
him/her.
DUTIES
Same as those listed for Reader
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
Same as those listed for Reader
QUALIFICATIONS
Same as those demanded of the Reader
EXPERIENCE
Candidates must have a minimum of six (6) years post-doctoral research and teaching
experience in a University and show demonstrable evidence of ability to initiate and supervise
postgraduate research.
CRITICAL COMPETENCIES
Same as those expected of a Professor and Reader
SALARY: CONUASS 5 (N 264, 292.09- N 377,958.84)
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Interested candidates should submit fifteen (15) copies of their applications (stating post
desired), relevant certificates and detailed curriculum vitae, stating their full names, date of
birth, state of origin/domicile, nationality, marital status, permanent home address, (not
P.M.B), current postal/contact address with GSM phone numbers and e-mail addresses)
institutions attended (with dates), academic and professional qualifications (with dates),
honours, distinctions and membership of learned societies and professional bodies, publications
(where applicable), working experience, present employment status and employer, extracurricular
activities, names and addresses of three (3) referees.
All applications should be submitted within six (6) weeks of this publication in sealed envelopes
indicating at the top left hand corner the post applied for and send to:
The Registrar
National Open University of Nigeria,
14/16 Ahmadu Bello Way,
Victoria Island,
P.M.B 80067,
Lagos.
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