Fountain University Osogbo Academic Recruitment 2024

Fountain University is a Private University that was LICENSED in May 2007 by the Federal Government and commenced academic activities in January 2008.

The Vision of the University is to be a pace-setting institution in terms of learning, character building and service to humanity. Its Mission is to produce competent and resourceful graduates with high moral standards; and the Philosophy is the total development of men and women in an enabling environment through appropriate teaching, research and service to humanity, influenced by Islamic Ethics and Culture.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the under-listed Academic positions:

COLLEGE OF BASIC MEDICAL & HEALTH SCIENCES

A. Department of Nursing Sciences

i. Reader
ii. Senior Lecturer
iii. Lecturer I
iv. Clinical Instructor

B. Department of Medical Laboratory Science

i. Reader
ii. Senior Lecturer

COLLEGE OF MANAGEMENT & SOCIAL SCIENCES

A. Department of Public Administration

i. Senior Lecturer
ii. Lecturer I
iii. Lecturer II
iv. Assistant Lecturer

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications for the position of Reader (FUASS 6)

Applicants for the position of Associate Professor must possess a Ph.D degree in a relevant discipline with at least ten (10) years post post-qualification experience in teaching and research in a University system. He/she must show evidence of scholarships and a track record of outstanding research with at least twenty (20) publications both in local and international peer-reviewed publications.

Applicants must have been Senior Lecturer for a minimum of three (3) years before the date of this advertisement. He/she must be a member of the regulating professional bodies for professional Departments and in addition, applicants must be Computer literate and have a good understanding of Information and Communication Technology.

Qualifications for the position of Senior Lecturer (FUASS 5)

Applicants for the position of Senior must possess a Ph.D degree in a relevant discipline with at least seven (7) years post post-qualification experience in teaching and research in a University system. He/she must show evidence of scholarships and a track record of outstanding research with at least fifteen (15) publications both in local and international peer-reviewed publications.

Applicants must have been Lecturer I for a minimum of three (3) years before the date of this advertisement. He/she must be a member of the regulating professional bodies for professional Departments and in addition, applicants must be Computer literate and have a good understanding of Information and Communication Technology.

Qualifications for the position of Lecturer I (FUASS 4)

Applicants for the position of Lecturer I must possess a Ph.D degree in a relevant discipline with at least five (5) years post-qualification experience in teaching and research in a University system. He/she must show evidence of scholarships and a track record of outstanding research with at least five (5) publications both in local and international peer-reviewed publications.

Applicants must have been Lecturer II for a minimum of three (3) years before the date of this advertisement. He/she must be a member of the regulating professional bodies for professional Departments and in addition, applicants must be Computer literate and have a good understanding of Information and Communication Technology.

Qualifications for the position of Lecturer II (FUASS 3)

Applicants for the position of Lecturer II must possess a Ph.D degree in a relevant discipline or must have been an Assistant Lecturer for a minimum of two (2) years before the date of this advertisement. He/she must show evidence of scholarships and a track record of outstanding research with at least two (2) publications both in local and international peer-reviewed publications.

He/she must be a member of the regulating professional bodies for professional Departments and in addition, applicants must be Computer literate and have a good understanding of Information and Communication Technology.

Qualifications for the position of Assistant Lecturer (FUASS 2)

Applicants for the position of Assistant Lecturer must possess a M.Sc. degree in a relevant discipline. Evidence of registration for Ph.D will be an added advantage.

He/she must be Computer literate and have a good understanding of Information and Communication Technology.

Qualifications for the position of Clinical Instructor (FUNTISS 7)

The applicant must possess a Bachelor of Nursing Science Degree (BN.Sc.) and must be a member of the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN). Evidence of a valid Annual Practicing License with the regulating professional body will be an added advantage

The applicant must be Computer literate and have a good understanding of Information and Communication Technology as applicable to the Nursing Science Programme.

SALARY AND OTHER CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
Salary and conditions of service are very attractive and comparable to what is obtained in other Universities.

METHOD OF APPLICATION

Applicants are to submit an electronic copy of their Application letter, detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) (signed and dated by the candidate) and other supporting documents in A SINGLE PDF FORMAT to [email protected].

The CV must be presented in the following order:

Name in full (Surname first in Capital)
Position Desired
Place and Date of Birth
State of Origin and Nationality
Marital Status, Number and Ages of Children
Current Postal and Contact Address
Phone number(s) and E-mail address
Permanent Residential Address
Institutions Attended (with dates)
Educational Qualifications (with dates)
Professional Qualifications (with dates)
Publications (where applicable)
Membership of Professional Bodies
Distinctions and Awards (with dates)
Statement of Work Experience including full details of former and present
Present Employment Status, Salary and Employer
Extra-Curricular Activities
Name and Address of Next of Kin
Names and Addresses of 3 Referees (one of whom must be in the Candidate’s field of study).

Applicants should request their nominated referees to forward their reports directly to the Registrar through the e-mail: [email protected] or [email protected].

FUO Career Website:

https://fuo.edu.ng/vacancy/

All applications and Referees’ Reports MUST be submitted on or before Friday, 8 March 2024.

ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED

ADENEKAN Sheriff A. FCAI, MNIM, MANUPA, MAUA (UK)

Registrar & Secretary to Council