UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS, NIGERIA VACANCY FOR PROF. AYO OGUNYE PROFESSORIAL CHAIR IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
The University of Lagos hereby invites suitably qualified candidates to fill the Prof. Ayo Ogunye Professorial Chair in Chemical Engineering.
A. DESCRIPTION
The occupier of the Prof. Ayo Ogunye Professorial Chair in Chemical Engineering shall be expected to teach and supervise existing or newly designed courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels in Chemical Engineering, and carry out research in any specialized field of Chemical Engineering.
He/She shall organize Research Seminars in Chemical Engineering from time to time, to stimulate and enhance Research findings in the field of Chemical Engineering. In addition to the regular Serminars, the occupier of the Prof Ayo Ogunye Professorial Chair in Chemical Engineering must deliver a special Annual Lecture. He/ she must also deliver a Special Terminal Public Lecture on his/her accomplishment at the end of the tenure of the appointment.
B. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Candidate for the position must meet the following criteria:
• A good first degree in a relevant field and a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering.
• Must have had extensive teaching and research experience after appointment as Senior Lecturer in a university or comparable institution.
• Candidate must be of Professorial status, exceptional Associate Professor or Senior Lecturer to be considered.
• A minimum of three (3) years as Associate Professor or six (6) years as a Senior Lecturer
• Must have record of analytical and experimental research in Chemical Engineering
• Evidence of ability to supervise Masters and Doctoral Students must be provided.
• There must be proof of continuing Research in Chemical Engineering
• Possess administrative and academic leadership skills augmented by requisite communication and interpersonal skills and must be of proven integrity. Possession of cutting-edge information technology (IT) skills will be an added advantage
The successful applicant on being appointed would be addressed as the Chair Occupier of the Prof. Ayo Ogunye Professorial Chair of Chemical Engineering.
C. REMUNERATION
An enhanced basic salary package (i.e.CONUASS 7 plus 40% mark-up and other allowances in line with the new approved professorial salaries for Federal Universities). Other perquisites include:
i. Transport (official car)
ii. Housing allowance
iii. Conferences/ Lectures Allowance
D. TENURE
The Chair has a tenure of three (3) years.
E. CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
As contained in the University of Lagos Regulations Governing the Conditions of Service of Senior Staff
F. METHOD OF APPLICATION
Applicants should submit detailed application and curriculum vitae as well as complete the online application form via: https//career.unilag.edu.ng/jobportal/jobportal/. The CV must include:
i. Full Name
ii. Place and date of birth
iii. Home address
iv. Postal address
v. Email address
vi. Telephone number
vii. Nationality
viii. Marital Status
ix. Number and Ages of children
x. Secondary and Post- Secondary Education (including dates and institutions)
xi. Academic and Professional Qualifications (including full details of former and present post)
xii. Detailed list of publications
xiii. Other activities outsides current employment
xiv. Names and contact details of three references
xv. Proposed date of availability, if appointed
Applicants should submit the acknowledgment slip of online submission of application form to:
The Director
Office of Advancement
3rd floor, Oyewusi Ibidapo-Obe House
University of Lagos
Akoka-Lagos
E-mail: advancement@unilag.edu.ng
Tel: 0803-307-7442
OR
Deputy Registrar
Human Resource Management Directorate
Second floor, Senate Building
University of Lagos
Akoka-Yaba
E-mail: career@unilag.edu.ng
G. CLOSING DATE
All prospective applicants are hereby advised to complete and submit their applications on or before the stated deadline, as no extension will be granted beyond the closing date