University of Ibadan Academic Job Vacancies: Faculty of Agriculture & Forestry

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University of Ibadan (UI) is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates for the following academic positions:

Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry

(i) DEPARTMENT OF AGRONOMY

Lecturer 1/11:
Area of Specialisation: Forage Agronomy

Requirements:
•   Applicants should have first degree in Agriculture in the general area of Crop Production, as well as Ph.D degree in Plant/Crop Science with specialization in Forage Agronomy, Production and Management of Forage Crops.
•   A Ph.D with specialization in Forage Crops Breeding is also acceptable.
•   Evidence of scholarly publications will be an added I advantage.

Position: Lecturer I AREA OF SPECIALIZATION-Farming Systems

Requirements:
•   Applicants should possess Ph.D degree in Field Crops Productions with at least three years teaching experience at the University level or at least three years working experience in a relevant Research Station.
•   Evidence of academic publications in reputable journals will be an added advantage.

Lecturer II

Requirements:
•   Applicants should possess Ph.D degree in Field Crops from a recognized University.
•   Applicants with good knowledge of Statistics and computer skills will be given preference.

Position: Lecturer I
Area of Specialisation: Horticulture (Pomology)

Requirements:
•   Applicants for the position of Lecturer I must possess Ph.D degree in Agronomy/Crop Production.
•   In addition, applicants must have at least three years post-qualification teaching experience at the University level.
•   Adequate number of published articles in reputable journals will be an added advantage.

Lecture II:
Area of Specialisation: Horticulture (Pomology)

Requirements:
•   Applicants for Lecturer II should possess Ph.D degree in, Agronomy/Crop Production with bias in Fruit Tree Crop Production.
•   Publication of academic articles as well as evidence of academic publications in reputable journals will be an added' advantage.

(ii) DEPARTMENT OF CROP PROTECTION AND ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY

Position: Lecturer II
Area of Specialisation: Plant Pathology (Bacteriology/Mycology)

Requirements:
•   Applicants should possess a Ph.D in Plant Pathology. Specialization in Bacteriology or Mycology or both is required.
•   Publication of academic articles as well as evidence of academic publications in reputable journals will be an added advantage.

Position: Lecturer I
Area of Specialisation: Plant Pathology (Bacteriology/Mycology)

Requirements:
•   Applicants should possess Ph.D in Plant Pathology Specialization in Bacteriology or Mycology or both is required.
•   Applicants must have at least three years of post-qualification teaching experience at the University level and adequate articles published in reputable, academic journals.

(iii) DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE AND FISHERIES MANAGEMENT

Position: Lecturer
Area of Specialisation: Ecotourism and Wildlife Genetics

Requirements:
Applicants for the position of Lecturer II must possess a B.Sc, M.Sc. and Ph.D degree in Wildlife Management with specialization in Ecotourism Management and or Wildlife Genetics.

CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
The appointments, which are to commence as soon as possible, are for three years initially (except for those of Professors).
They may be extended for specific periods or confirmed to retiring age.
Fringe benefits include a Pension Scheme or comparable arrangement as may be approved from time to time by the University Council, residential accommodation or housing allowance at an approved rate and passages for approved Overseas Study Leave.

Method of Application:
Applicants should forward their applications and detailed Curriculum Vitae (20 copies) stating: Date of Birth (not Age), Marital Status, State of Origin, L.G.A., Mobile Telephone Number, E-mail Address. Academic Qualifications, Experience in Teaching and Research, Publications (if any) and enclose two sets of Photostat copies of relevant Credentials. Applicants should also indicate the names of three Referees and their addresses.

Applications should reach the following address before or on the set deadline.

Deputy Registrar (Establishments),
University of Ibadan,
Ibadan, Nigeria.

Deadline: 24th February, 2011.

Applicants should also request their referees to send reports on them, under confidential cover, direct to the Deputy Registrar (Establishments) from who further details may be obtained

The Referees should be informed to indicate the departments and positions applied for.
Applicants are also requested to indicate in their applications the position applied for and the relevant department.

Only the applications of shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.

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This vacancy closes soon. Apply in time to meet up the deadline.