Benson Idahosa University Current Academic Job Vacancies

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Benson Idahosa University has current academic and non-Academic vacancies and job opportunities for your exploration and application. Prior to posting full job descriptions and requirements for various open position, read the below method of application that is applicable to all positions.

METHOD OF APPLICATION:

Candidates are required to submit 15 applications together with 15 signed copies of the current Curriculum Vitae containing the following information:

SECTION A:  GENERAL INFORMATION:
1.            a.            Name:  (Underline Surname)
b.            Date and place of Birth
c.            Marital Status:  No. of Children (with ages)
d.            Nationality
e.            Permanent Home Address
f.             Current postal Address/Tel. No./E-Mail
g.            Present Position/Salary per annum
h.            Post for which applicant wishes to be considered.
i.             Department into which the applicant is to be appointed.

SECTION B:  QUALIFICATIONS:
1.            Academic Qualifications:
a.            Degrees (with dates and granting bodies)
b.            Diploma and Professional Qualifications: with dates and granting bodies)
2.            Teaching and Professional Experience:
a.            Employment/professional experience before appointment in Benson Idahosa University
b.            Period of full time teaching in Benson Idahosa University.
c.            Courses taught.
d.            Postgraduate Students' Supervision.
3.            Conferences Attended:
(Indicate title of conference, date, place and paper presented)
4.            Publications/Creative Works:
a.            Materials already published:
i.             Books
ii.            Chapters in Books
iii.                Journal Articles
iv.                 Others
b.            Materials accepted but not yet published:
i.             Books
ii.            Chapters in books
i.                    Journal Articles
ii.                  Others

NOTE:
i.                 Indicate with one asterisk publications which have appeared/been accepted for publications since last promotion or appointment.
ii.                Professorial candidates should indicate with a double asterisk five publications which best reflect their contributions to scholarship and research.
iii.          For books, indicate author(s), date of publication, title and place of publication.
iv.          For journals articles, indicate author(s), date of publication, title, place, volume, and pages.
v.            Underline books and journals and use inverted commas for titles of articles and chapters in books.
(a)   External Examinership:  Indicate whether undergraduate or postgraduate examination, institution and dates.
(b)          Membership of learned Societies (indicate body and date).
(c)          Prizes/Honours/Award/Distinctions (list and date).
(d)          Any other relevant information.

SECTION C:  ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE:
1.            Deanship/Directorship/Headship/Co-ordinatorship Experience, (indicate post held and dates.

2.            Service on university committees (indicate committees, posts held and dates).

3.    Services to relevant public bodies (indicate body, position and nature of assignment and dates).

4.            Signature and Date

IMPORTANT:

Applications should be submitted within 14 days of this publication either directly to the Registrar's Office or by postage in a sealed envelope indicating "Vacancies for Teaching Staff" or " Vacancies for Non-Teaching Staff" as the case may be, at the top left corner of the envelope.

Please note that former applicants need to update their application in line with the above.

NOTE:
i.             Applicants must be faith based and produce Godly character.
ii.        Sections B and C are strictly for candidates applying for academic positions.
iii.         All candidates are expected to apply tvia attaching Copies of their application and CVs to hr@biu.edu.ng or send a hard copy of their applications to the Registrar.
iv.        Curriculum Vitae that does not conform with the above format will not be considered.

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BENSON IDAHOSA UNIVERSITY (BIU) ACADEMIC STAFF POSITIONS

1.            THE UNIVERSITY LIBRARY:

University Librarian.

2.      FACULTY OF ARTS AND EDUCATION:

a.         Department of International Studies and Diplomacy
i.             Professor
ii.            Associate Professor
iii.           Lecturers I and II
iv.           Assistant Lecturers
v.            Graduate Assistant

b.            Department of Education
i.             Professor
ii.            Associate Professor
iii.           Senior Lecturer
iv.           Lecturers I and II
v.            Graduate Assistant

c.          Department of English:
i.             Professor
ii.            Senior Lecturer
iii.           Lecturers I and II
iv.           Assistant Lecturer
v.            Graduate Assistant

d.            French Unit:
i.             Professor
ii.            Associate Professor
iii.           Senior Lecturer
iv.           Lecturers I and II
v.            Assistant Lecturer
vi.           Graduate Assistant

e.            Theology:
i.             Professor
ii.            Associate Professor
iii.           Senior Lecturer
iv.           Lecturers I and II
v.            Graduate Assistan

3.      FACULTY OF LAW:

a.            Department of Public Law
i.             Professor
ii.            Associate Professor
iii.           Senior Lecturer
iv.           Lecturers I and II

b.            Department of Private Law:
i.             Professor
ii.            Associate Professor
iii.           Senior Lecturer
iv.           Lecturers I and II

4.    FACULTY OF SOCIAL AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES:

a.            Department of Business Administration
i.             Professor
ii.            Associate Professor
iii.           Senior Lecturer
iv.           Lecturers I and II
v.            Assistant Lecturer
vi.           Graduate Assistant

b.            Department of Mass Communication:
i.             Professor
ii.            Associate Professor
iii.           Senior Lecturer\

c.            Department of Accounting:
i.             Professor
ii.            Associate Professor
iii.           Senior Lecturer
iv.           Lecturers I and II
v.            Assistant Lecturer
vi.           Graduate Assistant

d.            Department of Political Science and Public Administration:
i.             Professor
ii.            Associate Professor
iii.           Senior Lecturer
iv.           Lecturer I

e.            Department of Economics, Banking and Finance:
i.             Professor
ii.            Senior Lecturer

f.             Department of Sociology and Anthropology:
i.             Professor
ii.            Associate Professor
iii.           Senior Lecturer
iv.           Lecturer I

5.    FACULTY OF BASIC AND APPLIED SCIENCES:

a.            Department of Maths/Computer Science:
i.             Professor
ii.            Senior Lecturer
iii.           Lecturers I and II
iv.           Assistant Lecturer
v.            Graduate Assistant

b.            Department of Basic Sciences:

Biochemistry Unit:
i.             Professor
ii             Associate Professor
iii.           Senior Lecturer
iv.           Lecturers I and II
v.            Assistant Lecturer
vi.           Graduate Assistant

Microbiology Unit:
i.                    Professor
ii.                  Associate Professor
iii.                Senior Lecturer
iv.                 Lecturers I and II
c.            Department of Agriculture:

Animal Science:
i.             Professor
ii.            Associate Professor
iii            Senior Lecturer
iv.           Lecturers I and II
v.                   Assistant Lecturer
vi.                 Graduate Assistant

Agricultural Economics and Extension:
i.                    Professor
ii.                  Senior Lecturer
iii.                Lecturers I and II
iv.                 Assistant Lecturer
v.                   Graduate Assistant

Agronomy and Environmental Management:
i.                    Professor
ii.                  Associate Professor
iii.                Senior Lecturer
iv.                 Assistant Lecturer
v.                   Graduate Assistance

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BENSON IDAHOSA UNIVERSITY (BIU) ACADEMIC STAFF POSITIONS QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

In all cases, candidates are required to possess appropriate skills, including computer knowledge and orientations for the respective disciplines, as well as possess teaching abilities with adequate research experience.

1.         University Librarian:
The University Librarian, who is a Principal Officer in the  University, is the Chief     Library Officer of the University and is responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the administration of the University's Library.  He plays a critical role in the implementation of the Vision and Mission of the Benson Idahosa University.

The Candidate:
-   Candidate for the post of University Librarian must possess good honours degree plus    professional qualification in Librarianship, Ph.D and membership of a relevant professional body will be an advantage.
-   Candidate 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, candidate must show sufficient evidence of contribution to knowledge                 through research and scholarly publications in reputable, peer-reviewed and refereed              journals within and outside Nigeria, competence in job planning, organization and highly visionary and strategic thinking; strong team building ability, good leadership and     interpersonal skills.
- Candidate must have a minimum of fifteen (15) years experience.  At least ten (10) of the    fifteen years must have been at top leadership position in a recognized University.

2.         Professor:

A Ph.D with at least10 years of teaching, research or professional experience in a university, an institution of university standing or comparable professional institution is required.
Ability to initiate, develop and supervise research projects and some administrative                 experience. Scholarly publications in reputable journals or books issued by reputable publishers.   Experience in working with interdisciplinary groups.

3.           Associate Professor
A Ph.D  with at least 8 years of teaching, research in a university, an institution of   university standing or comparable professional institution.  Ability to initiate, develop and supervise research projects, some administrative experience.
Scholarly publications in reputable journals or books issued by reputable publishers.  Experience in working  with interdisciplinary groups.

4.           Senior Lecturer:
A Ph.D  with at least 5 years of teaching, research and professional experience in a               university, an institution of university standing, or comparable professional institution.     Ability to initiate and develop research projects.  Some scholarly publications.            .

5.           Lecturer I:
A Ph.D degree and 3 years experience in teaching or research in a university or institution of university standing or  comparable professional institution is required for appointment to the post of Lecturer I or Research Fellow I.  Some scholarly publications will enhance the prospects of a candidate.

6.           Lecturer II:
A Ph.D for appointment to the post of Lecturer II or Research Fellow II.  Scholarly publications will enhance the prospects of a candidate.

7.           Assistant Lecturer:
A Master's degree in addition to a good first degree, with evidence of current registration          for the Doctoral Degree in a reputable university.  Progress report on Ph.D programme and ICT proficiency are required.

8.           Graduate Assistant:
A good honours degree not below second class honours (upper division) subject to the        applicant showing adequate aptitude for teaching and research.

THE UNIVERSITY LIBRARY:

1.           Systems Librarian:
A good honours degree in Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Informatics or any     other relevant discipline with formal training in System Analysis and Computer       Programming.  In addition, candidates must be versed in the use of LINUX and windows           operating system.  Experience in networking, use of library software/electronic library      packages and system maintenance will enhance the prospects of candidates.

2.           Assistant Librarian:
A good honours degree in Library and Information Science plus MLS, or postgraduate         diploma in Librarianship and 3 years cognate work experience in a university library.                  Computer knowledge will be an added advantage.

3.           Senior Library Officer:
A good diploma in Library Studies from a recognized university or equivalent with at             least 4 years experience.

4.           Library Officer:
A good diploma in Library Studies from a recognized university in addition to 5 credits         level passes in SSCE including English Language.

5.           Bindery Officer:
SSCE/WAEC/NECO/GCE Ordinary Level plus appropriate trade test qualification and 7        years post qualification experience.

6.           Computer Operator I
SSCE/WAEC/NECO/GCE Ordinary Level with five credits level passes at not more than        two sittings, with at least 3 credits (including mathematics or physics).  Advanced       training diploma in computer operation plus four years professional experience in          computer operation.

7.           Library Assistant:
SSCE/WAEC/NECO/GCE Ordinary Level with 3 credits at not more than 2 sittings    including English Language.

8.           Office Assistant:
Must possess first school leaving certificate.