Apply Now: OAU Ile-Ife Announces Massive Recruitment for Academic and Non-teaching Vacancies
Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, has announced massive recruitment process for both academic and non-teaching positions. The announcement, which serves as both an internal and external advertisement, invites applications from qualified candidates. According to the university, the job advertisement will run for six (6) weeks from the date of publication.
In a public notice signed by K.A. Bakare, the Registrar and Secretary to Council, it was stated: “Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill various academic and non-teaching positions in the University.” The university, known for its strong academic reputation, confirmed that this process is open to both internal staff and external applicants.
How to Apply
Applicants are expected to visit the OAU Job Application Portal at https://apply.oauife.edu.ng, create an account, and submit their application online. Required documents include a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV), scanned copies of relevant credentials, and supporting documents. The CV should follow the outlined format below:
Personal Data
1. Full Name (Surname underlined)
2. Date ofbBirth
3. Place of Birth
4. Nationality
5. State of Origin
6. Senatorial District
7. Local Government Area
8. Permanent Address
9. Contact Address
10. Telephone Number
11. Email Address
12. Marital Status
13. Number and Ages of Children
14. Name of Next of Kin
15. Address of Next of Kin
16. Post Desired
17. Physical Disability/Challenge (if any)
Educational Background
18. Educational Institutions Attended with Dates
19. Academic and Professional Qualifications
Work Experience
20. Full Details of Former and Present Positions
21. Membership of Professional Bodies
22. Distinctions and Awards
23. Postgraduate Supervision (for academic roles)
24. Current Position and Date of Last Promotion
25. Current Salary and Grade Level
26. Research Activities (academic positions only)
27. Research Grants Attracted
28. Major Academic Services Outside the University (if any)
29. Conferences, Workshops, or Courses with Details of Paper Presented
30. Publications (for academic applicants)
31. Extra-Curricular Activities
32. Names and Contacts of 3 Referees (one must be from the applicant’s field if applying for an academic role). Referees are to send their reports directly in PDF format to apply-referee@oauife.edu.ng with the applicant’s name in the subject line.
33. Proposed Date of Availability
In line with Nigerian federal employment requirements, “All candidates applying for positions requiring HND or University Degrees must present the NYSC Discharge Certificate or evidence of exemption.” The university also added that digital literacy is a requirement for all roles.
For all inquiries, applicants are to contact apply-enquiry@oauife.edu.ng. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
