Wednesday, July 29, 2009

Job Vacancies at Benson Idahosa University

Advertisement for Academic and Non-Academic Positions at the Benson Idahosa University, this is to invite qualified candidates to apply for the following vacant positions:

Academic Qualifications:
PROFESSOR (English Unit)
• A PhD and at least ten years of teaching, research or professional experience in a university, and institution of university standing or comparable professional institution.
• Ability to initiate, develop and supervise research projects.
• Scholarly publications in reputable journals and/or books issued by reputable publishers.
• Experience in working with interdisciplinary groups.

LECTURER I – (English Unit)
• A PhD and three years experience in teaching or research in a university or institution of university standing or a comparable professional institution is required for appointment to the post of Lecturer I.
• Some scholarly publications will enhance the prospects of a candidate.

ASSISTANT LECTURER – (English Unit)
• A Master’s degree in addition to a good first degree.
• At least 3 years teaching experience

Department of Mass Communication
Qualifications:
SENIOR LECTURER
• A PhD and at least five years of teaching, research and or professional experience in a university, an institution of university standing, or a comparable professional institution is required.
• Ability to initiate and develop research projects.
• Some scholarly publications, experience in directing academic group discussions.
• Preferably some experience in interdisciplinary group activities is also essential.

LECTURER I
• A PhD and three years experience in teaching or research in a university or institution of university standing or a comparable professional institution is required for appointment to the post of Lecturer I.
• Some scholarly publications will enhance the prospects of a candidate.

Remuneration and Conditions of Service:
• The salaries and conditions of service are as applicable in existing Nigerian universities and as approved by the Governing Council of the University.
• However, the point of entry into any salary scale depends on qualifications and experience.
• The university operates two pension schemes for all staff.

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:
a. Name: (Underline Surname)
b. Date and place of Birth
c. Marital Status: No. of Children (with age)
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
III. Journal Articles
IV. Others.
NOTE:
I. Indicate with one asterisk publications which have appeared/been accepted for publications since last promotion or appointment.
II. Professional 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 authors, 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 of postgraduate examination, institution and dates.
(b) Membership of learned Societies (indicate body and date).
(c) Prizes/Honors/Award/Distinctions (list and date).
(d) Any other relevant information.

Section C: Administrative Experience:
1. Deanship/Directorship/Headship/Coordinatorship 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.

NOTE:
• Curriculum Vitae that does not conform with the above format will not be considered.

Non-Academic:
Registry Department:
PERSONNEL OFFICER
Qualifications:
Candidates must possess one of the following qualifications:
• Ordinary National Diploma (OND)
• 2 subject at a sitting or 3 subjects a two sittings at the HSC/GCE (A/L) plus at least 4 years relevant experience

SCIENCE LABORATORY TECHNOLOGISTS
Qualifications:
• Associateship of the institute of Science Technology (AIST) OR OND Laboratory Technology plus 4 years experience.

LABORATORY ASSISTANTS
Qualifications:
• 5 Subjects in WASC/GCE/NECO or its equivalent with credits in 2 science subjects. Previous experience in laboratory service will be an advantage.

Bursary Department
DEPUTY BURSAR
Qualifications:
• Bachelor f Science Degree in Accountancy plus 12 years post-qualification experience
• ACA, or ACCA or ACMA plus 10 years post qualification experience or any other equivalent qualification.

CHIEF ACCOUNTANT
Qualifications:
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Accountancy plus 10 years post-qualification experience.
• ACA, ACCA, ACMA plus 8 years post qualification experience or any other equivalent qualification.

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT
Qualifications:
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Accountancy plus 4 years post-qualification experience.
• ACA, ACCA, ACMA plus 2 years post qualification experience of any other equivalent qualification.

ACCOUNTANT I:
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Accountancy plus 2 years post-qualification experience.
• ACA, ACCA, ACMA plus 2 years post qualification experience of any other equivalent qualification.

Works Unit
DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF WORKS
Qualifications:
A good degree in Civil Engineering and registered with COREN and with 12 years post qualification experience.

Office of the President
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT:
Qualifications:
• First degree (Hons) with two years relevant work experience. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, diplomacy, knowledge of financial processes and budget oversight.

Security Unit
SECURITY OFFICER
Qualifications:
• Ex-Inspector of Police or equivalent rank in the Armed Forces with 8 years experience

ASSISTANT SECURITY OFFICER
Qualifications:
• Ex-Inspector of Police or equivalent rank in the Armed Forces with 5 years experience.

PATROL SUPERVISOR
Qualifications:
• Ex-Police Sergeant with at least 4 years experience or Ex-Inspector of Police.

SENIOR PATROLMAN
Qualifications:
• WASC/GCE plus 2 years experience in similar post or ex-Police non-commissioned officer (NCO)

Remuneration and Conditions Of Service:
• The salaries and Conditions of Service are applicable in existing Nigerian universities and as approved by the Governing Council of the university.
• However, the point of entry into any salary scale depends on qualifications and experience.
• The University operates two pension schemes for all staff.

General Requirements
In addition, the applicants must;
• Be passionate, proactive with high level of integrity and commitment
• Be computer literate
• Be person with good Christian testimony.

Method of Application:
Candidates are required to submit 15 applications together with 15 signed copies of the current Curriculum Vitae containing the following information.
1. Name in full with Surname in Capital letters
2. Post desired and department
3. Date of birth
4. Nationality
5. Marital status
6. Current Postal Address and Current e-mail address
7. Names and Ages of Children
8. Institutions Attended with Dates
9. Professional and Academic qualifications obtained with dates
10. Working Experience
11. Present Employment, Status, Salary and Employer
12. Extra-Curricular Activities
13. Names and Addresses of previous employer(s)
14. Names of 3 Referees one of which must be a clergy from your Church.

Additional Information:
• Applications should be accompanied with two (2) self-addresses envelopes affixed with N50.00 postage stamp each.
• Only applicants who are prima facie qualified will be acknowledged.
Applicants are required to visit the university website: www.biu.edu.ng and comply with instructions therein on this advertisement.


Closing Date: 31st July 2009.

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