Ondo State University of Science and Technology (OSUSTECH) was established by law of the Ondo State House of Assembly in December 2007. The University commenced academic activities on January 10, 2011 first from the take-off site now known as the Mini Campus and subsequently at the Permanent Site now known as the Main Campus. The two campuses are located in Idepe-Okitipupa and Igodan-Lisa, all in Okitipupa Local Government Area in the Southern Senatorial District of Ondo State.
OSUSTECH is a technology-based Institution which aims at providing the needed manpower training in order to address the critical and technological development of Ondo State and Nigeria as a whole. The University is offering programmes in Mathematical, Chemical, Biological and Physical Sciences. In addition, there are interdisciplinary academic centres including the Centre for Entrepreneurship and Leadership Training, OSUSTECH and the Centre for Gender, Research and Linkages.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the positions of Principal Officers and other teaching and non-teaching positions:
Professors
Job TypeFull Time
QualificationPhD/Fellowship
Experience15 years
LocationOndo
Job FieldEducation / Teaching
Departments:
Molecular Biology & Genetic Engineering
Enzymology
Toxicology
Food/Post harvest/Nutritional Biochemistry
Registrar
Medical Biochemistry
Membrane/Lipid Biochemistry
Meteorology
Atmospheric Physics
Theoretical/Mathematical Physics
Geophysics -Electronic
Condensed Matter Physics
Geophysics
Mathematics
Statistics and Computer Science
Microbiology
Botany
Zoology
Fisheries and Aquaculture
Humanity
Arts
Vocational Technology
Entrepreneurial Technology
Management/Social Sciences
Inorganic Chemistry
Electronic
Qualifications
Candidates must:
Possess a minimum of Ph.D in the relevant fields;
Have at least 15 years of teaching and research experience in the University System;
Show academic leadership through postgraduate supervision and be able to attract research grants from both local and international funding agencies;
Show academic excellence through publications in recognized local and international journals;
Have at least twenty two (22) recognized publications with at least six (6) in reputable foreign journals;
Be ready to lead various research groups within the department and the university as a whole;
Have a considerable length of administrative experience; and
Have spent three (3) years as a Reader.
Readers
Job TypeFull Time
QualificationPhD/Fellowship
Experience12 years
LocationOndo
Job FieldEducation / Teaching
Departments:
Molecular Biology & Genetic Engineering
Enzymology
Toxicology
Food/Post harvest/Nutritional Biochemistry
Registrar
Medical Biochemistry
Membrane/Lipid Biochemistry
Meteorology
Atmospheric Physics
Theoretical/Mathematical Physics
Geophysics -Electronic
Condensed Matter Physics
Geophysics
Mathematics
Statistics and Computer Science
Microbiology
Botany
Zoology
Fisheries and Aquaculture
Humanity
Arts
Vocational Technology
Entrepreneurial Technology
Management/Social Sciences
Inorganic Chemistry
Electronic
Qualifications
Candidates must:
Possess a minimum of Ph.D in the relevant fields;
Have at least 12 years of teaching and research experience in the University System;
Show academic leadership through postgraduate supervision and be able to attract research grants from both local and international funding agencies;
Show academic excellence through publications in recognized local and international journals;
Have at least eighteen (18) recognized publications with at least five (5) in reputable foreign journals;
Be ready to lead various research groups within the department and the university as a whole; and
Have spent three (3) years as Senior Lecturer.
Senior Lecturers
Job TypeFull Time
QualificationPhD/Fellowship
Experience9 years
LocationOndo
Job FieldEducation / Teaching
Departments:
Molecular Biology & Genetic Engineering
Enzymology
Toxicology
Food/Post harvest/Nutritional Biochemistry
Registrar
Medical Biochemistry
Membrane/Lipid Biochemistry
Meteorology
Atmospheric Physics
Theoretical/Mathematical Physics
Geophysics -Electronic
Condensed Matter Physics
Geophysics
Mathematics
Statistics and Computer Science
Microbiology
Botany
Zoology
Fisheries and Aquaculture
Humanity
Arts
Vocational Technology
Entrepreneurial Technology
Management/Social Sciences
Inorganic Chemistry
Electronic
Qualifications
Candidates must:
Possess a minimum of Ph.D in the relevant fields;
Have at least 9 years of teaching and research experience in the University System;
Show academic leadership through postgraduate supervision and be able to attract research grants from both local and international funding agencies;
Show academic excellence through publications in recognized local and international journals;
Possess at least twelve (12) recognized publications, with at least two (2) in a reputable foreign journals;
Be ready to lead various research groups within the department and the university as a whole; and
Have spent three (3) years as Lecturer I.
Lecturers I
Job TypeFull Time
QualificationPhD/Fellowship
Experience6 years
LocationOndo
Job FieldEducation / Teaching
Qualifications
Candidates must:
Possess a minimum of Ph.D in the relevant fields;
Have at least 6 years of teaching and research experience in the University System;
Have at least (5) recognized publications; and
Have spent three (3) years as Lecturer II.
Lecturers II
Job TypeFull Time
QualificationPhD/Fellowship
LocationOndo
Job FieldEducation / Teaching
Departments:
Molecular Biology & Genetic Engineering
Enzymology
Toxicology
Food/Post harvest/Nutritional Biochemistry
Registrar
Medical Biochemistry
Membrane/Lipid Biochemistry
Meteorology
Atmospheric Physics
Theoretical/Mathematical Physics
Geophysics -Electronic
Condensed Matter Physics
Geophysics
Mathematics
Statistics and Computer Science
Microbiology
Botany
Zoology
Fisheries and Aquaculture
Humanity
Arts
Vocational Technology
Entrepreneurial Technology
Management/Social Sciences
Inorganic Chemistry
Electronic
Qualifications
Candidates must:
Possess a minimum of Ph.D in the relevant fields.
Chief Security Officer
Job TypeFull Time
QualificationBA/BSc/HND
Experience15 years
LocationOndo
Job FieldAdministration / Secretarial Security / Intelligence
Job Requirements
Candidates should possess a good honours degree (minimum of second class lower division in Arts, Social/Management Sciences or Humanities) from a recognized University with fifteen (15) years experience in Police or the Armed Forces/Security Services not below the rank of Superintended of Police or its equivalent.
A good Honours degree in Criminology, Psychology or any other relevant discipline minimum of second class (Lower Division), from a recognized University and not less than nine (9) years experience in Police or the Armed Forces/Security Services not below the rank of Superintended of Police or its equivalent.
Senior Assistant Registrar
Job TypeFull Time
QualificationBA/BSc/HND
Experience9 years
LocationOndo
Job FieldAdministration / Secretarial
Job Requirements
Candidates must possess a good honours degree (minimum of second class lower division) in Journalism or Mass Communication from a recognized University or a good Honours degree in any other discipline plus a Diploma in Journalism and must have minimum of nine (9) years cognate experience in a University or an Institution of comparable status.
A good honours degree (minimum of second class lower division) plus a Masters’ degree in Journalism or Mass Communication from a recognized University or a good Honours degree plus Masters’ degree in any other discipline with a Diploma in Journalism and must have minimum of nine (6) years cognate experience in a University or an Institution of comparable status
Technologist II
Job TypeFull Time
QualificationBA/BSc/HND
LocationOndo
Job FieldEngineering / Technical
Job Requirements
Candidates should possess B.Sc/HND with AISLT or MNISLT in the following disciplines, Biochemistry, Botany, Computer Science and Physics.
Nursing Officer II
Job TypeFull Time
QualificationBA/BSc/HND
LocationOndo
Job FieldMedical / Health
Requirement
Candidates should possess any of:
A good Honours Bachelor degree with a minimum of Second Class (Lower Division) in Nursing from a recognized University and must be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria.
Nigerian Registered Nurse (NRN) and/or Registered Midwifery (RM) or State Certified Midwife (SCM) certificate from recognized institutions.
Deputy Registrar
Job TypeFull Time
QualificationBA/BSc/HND
Experience12 years
LocationOndo
Job FieldAdministration / Secretarial
Job Requirements
Candidates for the post of Deputy Registrar (CONTISS 14) must possess a good honours degree (minimum of second class lower division in Arts, Social/Management Sciences or Humanities) from a recognized University plus NYSC Discharge Certificate or Evidence of Exemption. Higher qualification will be an added advantage. In addition, candidates must be duly registered member of any of the recognised professional bodies.
Candidates must have at least 12 years relevant post NYSC working experience, which must be in University or comparable Institutions of Higher Learning;
Candidates must not be below the level of Principal Assistant Registrar in a University.
Candidates must have served as Principal Assistant Registrar for at least three (3) years.
Candidates must be Computer literate and must demonstrate proficiency in the deployment of Information Technology in Database Management, e-Registration, e-Administration and General Information Management. Higher qualification will be an added advantage.
In addition, he/she must be a duly registered member of NIM {Chartered}, CIPM or any other equivalent professional bodies.
University Librarian
Job TypeFull Time
QualificationPhD/Fellowship
LocationOndo
Job FieldAdministration / Secretarial Education / Teaching
Job Description
The University Librarian is the Chief Library Officer of the University and is responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the administration of the University Library and the co-ordination of the Library Services in the University.
Qualifications and Experience
Candidate for the post of University Librarian must possess a good honours degree, plus professional qualification in librarianship. Possession of a Ph.D and membership of a relevant professional body will be an advantage.
Candidates must also show evidence of considerable scholarship and thorough understanding of the application of new technologies to library operations and services.
Computer literacy and application of ICT in library services is an essential requirement.
In addition, candidates must show sufficient evidence of contribution to knowledge through research and scholarly publications in reputable journals within and outside Nigeria; and competence in job planning, organization and ability to take initiatives to fast-track the development of a young University Library to an international standard within a short period of time.
At least five (5) of the relevant years of experience must have been at top leadership position in a recognized University and must have served as Deputy Librarian for at least three (3) years.
Bursar
Job TypeFull Time
QualificationBA/BSc/HND
Experience15 years
LocationOndo
Job FieldFinance / Accounting / Audit
Job Description
The Bursar is the Chief Financial Officer of the University and shall be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the management of the University finances.
Qualifications and Experience
The candidate for the post of Bursar must possess a good degree in Accounting or any other related discipline plus any of the following recognized professional qualifications. ICAN/ACA/ACCA/ACMA & CPA.
Membership of a relevant professional body is a necessary requirement.
He or she must have acquired a minimum of fifteen (15) years post qualification experience, eight (8) of which should be in the University System.
He/she must have served as Deputy Bursar in the University for at least three (3) years.
The candidate must have clean and impeccable records of service and demonstrate evidence of professional competence as well as relevant accounting software applications with high degree of accountability, transparency, integrity and probity.
Applicants should be highly computer literate and be conversant with the application of ICT-based accounting packages.
Remuneration and Conditions of Service
The remuneration and other conditions of service are as applicable to the post of a Bursar in Nigerian Universities and as may be determined from time to time by the University Governing Council as appropriate.
Registrar
Job TypeFull Time
QualificationBA/BSc/HND
Experience15 years
LocationOndo
Job FieldAdministration / Secretarial Education / Teaching
Job Description
The Registrar is the Chief Administrative Officer of the University and shall be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the day-to-day administrative work of the University except as regards matters for which the Bursar is responsible.
The Registrar is also the Secretary to Council, Senate, Congregation and Convocation.
Qualifications and Experience
Candidates must possess a good University Honours Degree preferably in Humanities or related disciplines and must have at least fifteen (15) years experience in University or relevant institution of higher learning administration, three of which should be at the rank of a Deputy Registrar.
Possession of a higher degree and membership of recognized professional body is mandatory.
Specifically, the candidate is expected to:
Be a person with good leadership qualities who can inspire and motivate a crop of young administrative officers to be able to get the best out of them;
Be a person of high integrity and moral standard who is upright, appreciates and acts on merit;
Be a person who enjoys excellent physical and mental health;
Be focused and innovative; and
Be computer literate.
Remuneration and Conditions of Service
The successful applicant will be placed on consolidated salary for Registrars and will equally enjoy all the allowances normally attached to the position of Principal Officers in Nigerian Universities.
A consolidated salary for University Registrar with NUC approved benefits and allowances as applicable to the Nigerian University system/other benefits/entitlements approved by the Governing Council from time to time.
Principal Librarian
Job TypeFull Time
QualificationBA/BSc/HND
Experience9 years
LocationOndo
Job FieldAdministration / Secretarial Education / Teaching
Qualifications
Candidates must:
A good Honours degree with at least Second Class (Lower Division) plus MLS or MLIS or Ph.D in Library Science or Library and Information Science and must have at least nine (9) years cognate experience in an academic or research Library.
He or she must be computer literate. .
Vice-Chancellor
Job TypeFull Time
QualificationPhD/Fellowship
Experience10 years
LocationOndo
Job FieldAdministration / Secretarial Education / Teaching
Job Descriptions
The Vice-Chancellor is the Chief Executive and Academic Officer of the University. He/She shall be the chief exponent of the educational mission of the University and his/her office shall serve as the nerve centre of activities in areas of protocol, external relations and coordination of various internal organs.
The Vice-Chancellor sees to the day-to-day administration of the University and he/she shall ensure that the goals of the University are met.
He/she is responsible to the Governing Council for the management of the human, monetary’ and material resources of the University.
The Vice-Chancellor shall exercise general superintendence over the University and be responsible to Council for maintaining and promoting the efficiency and good order of the University.
It is the duty of the Vice- Chancellor to see that the provisions of the law, the statutes and the ordinances and the Regulations of the University are observed and he/she may exercise such powers as may be necessary or expedient for that purpose.
The Vice-Chancellor must therefore be competent at all times to advise the Council on any matter affecting the policy, finance and administration of the University.
The Vice-Chancellor is by virtue of his office, a member of Council, Chairman of Senate, Chairman of the Congregation, Member of College/Faculty Boards and any other authority of the University set up by Senate and any other Board or Committee appointed by any of those bodies.
The success of the job will depend on his ability to lead, motivate and inspire administrative associations, academic and non-academic staff as well as students and all other stakeholders to work towards the central purpose of a university which is to advance learning and enhance Went.
Qualifications and Experience
The candidate for the post of Vice-Chancellor of Ondo state University of Science and Technology must be a distinguished scholar with outstanding academic and administrative records. He must be a proven manager of human, financial and material resources. Specifically, the person must:
Possess a Doctorate Degree and be a full Professor of not less than Ten (10) years standing, at the closing date for the submission of this application, with ability to provide academic and administrative leadership for the University community;
Possess a proven track record of academic excellence such as to be able to command the respect of national and international academic communities and colleagues;
Possess a clear vision for the further development of the University and realization of its vision, mission and strategic goals:
Have a demonstrable ability to establish and maintain partnership with local, national and international governmental and non-governmental agencies and organizations;
Possess a proven and demonstrable ability to attract international research and development grants;
Exhibit entrepreneurial drive and ability to attract extra- statutory funds and mobilize other resources for the development of the University:
Possess personal integrity in the management of funds and be able to deploy financial resources as appropriate in the context ofthe University’s strategic plan;
Demonstrate ability to attract, motivate and retain highly skilled and talented staff in all categories, teaching amid non- teaching;
Demonstrate interpersonal and team building skills and possess the ability to build bridges between staff students and other members of the University community and the University’s stakeholders including the State and Local Government in Ondo State;
Demonstrate respectable level of ICT literacy;
Enjoy excellent physical and mental health; and
Not be older than sixty-five (65) years as at the date of this publication.
Tenure of Office/Terms of Appointment
The Vice-Chancellor shall hold office for a term of five (5) years, and shall not be eligible for re-appointment.
His terms and conditions of service shall be embodied in a contract under the seal of the University.
The remuneration and other conditions of service shall be as applicable to the post of Vice-Chancellor in a Nigerian University and as may be determined by the Government of Ondo State and Council of Ondo State University of Science and Technology from time to time.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply onlineAnd Forward the typed and duly signed application with 20 copies of curriculum vitae with the following documents below to:
The Registrar,
Ondo State University of Science and Technology (OSUSTECH),
P.M.B 353, Okitipupa,
Ondo State,
Nigeria.
Notes
The on-line application, when completed and submitted, a unique identification number would be assigned to the applicant. This number should be written on the hard copy application to be forwarded to the University.
All Candidates must possess NYSC discharge Certificate or Exemption letter.
Computer literacy is required.
The curriculum vitae to be attached to the hard copy applications should contain, among others the following:
Full Names
Title
Sex
Date of Birth
Place of Birth
State and Local Government of Origin
Nationality
Permanent Home Address
Current Postal/Contact Address
E – Mail Address & GSM
Marital Status
Number of Children (with names and ages)
Next of Kin
Institution(s) Attended obtained (with dates)
Academic Qualifications obtained (with dates)
Professional Qualifications (with dates)
Honours, Distinctions and Membership of Professional Bodies
Working Experience
Present Employment: Status, Salary and Employer
Service to the Community (with status and date)
Extra Curricular Activities
Major Conferences and Workshops attended with papers read
List of Publications as appropriate and any other relevant information
Names and Addresses of Three (3) Referees.
Signature and Date