Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD) is a Federal Government Licensed Private University situated at Ado-Ekiti.
· Location: The University which is built on a permanent site covers an area of 1,300 Acre of land on a high altitude of 17,500ft above sea level thereby providing cool and ideal climate for learning, sporting activities and commercial agriculture.

· Structures on ground: Imposing state-of-the-art and fully air-conditioned structures for Physical Sciences, Social and Management Sciences, Law, Engineering, Medical and Health Sciences, Sports, Hostels, Staff Quarters and modern cafeteria which provides Local, English and Continental dishes, ABUAD Bottle Water Plant, ABUAD Bakery, ABUAD Printing Press, Tuck Shops etc.
· Teaching Facilities on ground: Fully furnished laboratories; fully furnished modern virtual and physical libraries; ICT Laboratory, E-learning platform for all classrooms; V-sat with internet connectivity.
· Recognition: The University has been acknowledged by past and present Presidents of Nigeria, the National Universities Commission (NUC) and ICPC as a reference point, model and benchmark, the “fastest growing Private University in Africa”, “Europe in Africa” by All-African Students Union (AASU) and National Association of Law Students respectively. In September 2014, UNESCO said: “The University is in the league of some of the big universities in the development world in terms of facilities, ABUAD is a model”.
· Mission: To reform education in Nigeria by providing qualitative education and turn out disciplined students who believe in industry, service, character, integrity.
· Residential Status: The University is fully residential for students and staff.


· Founder: Aare Afe Babalola, OFR, CON, SAN, LL.D a frontline legal practitioner in the country is a highly committed educationist and an astute administrator, a successful big time farmer, former Pro-Chancellor of the University of Lagos from 2000-2007 and the Chairman of the Committee of Pro-Chancellors of Nigeria. He was twice honoured by the NUC as the best Pro-Chancellor in the country. Winner of Queen Victoria Commemorative Award in Oxford and Vice President of Club of Rectors of Europe. His Council and the Vice Chancellor were also rated as the best in the country when he was the Pro-Chancellor of Lagos University. UNESCO in September, 2014 described him “as a Nigerian, African and global citizen who puts his wisdom, knowledge, connected and wealth to the benefit of mankind by building a world class university whose reputation has gone beyond Nigeria borders”.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the positions of SENIOR LECTURER in the following programmes in the COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING:



Chemical Engineering

Civil Engineering,

Computer Engineering,

Electrical/Electronics Engineering,

Mechanical Engineering,

Mechatronics Engineering, and

Petroleum Engineering.



ACADEMICS QUALIFICATION

Candidate applying for the post of Senior Lecturer must possess a PhD with at least 6 years teaching and cognate experience supported with a suitable number of publications and ICT proficiency.

SALARY PACKAGE

Salary and allowances which are personal and negotiable are higher than Federal Government consolidated unitary salary structure. Salary increment is based on productivity and contribution to the development of the University.



RETIREMENT, PENSION AND OTHER WELFARE SCHEMES.

The University operates a contributory Pension Fund as enacted by the Act of the National Assembly. It is mandatory for all staff to take part in the contributory pension scheme. The University shall pay 7½ percent of the staff monthly basic salary to the pension fund while the staff shall pay 7½ percent towards the fund. The University has also put in place insurance scheme for all staff. A staff shall not be hindered by the University from drawing from the pension and insurance schemes in respective of the service status in the University.

In addition, the University offers highly subsidized accommodation facilities for staff on the campus with adequate water and electricity supply, sports and recreational facilities in a quiet and serene environment.



MODE OF APPLICATION: Interested candidates for the positions advertised should visit: http://vacancy.abuad.edu.ng to apply.

1 You will be required to upload your application, detailed Curriculum Vitae and other credentials in a single document (in either doc,pdf or odt format)

2 Your Curriculum Vitae is expected to contain the following information among others:



PLEASENOTE:

i. Full Name (surname first in capital letters)

ii. Post applied for



iii. Date and place of birth (attach birth certificate/sworn affidavit)



iv. Sex



v. Nationality



vi. State of Origin



vii. Local Government Area



viii. Permanent home address



ix. Current postal address including mobile telephone number



x. Marital status



xi. Number of children and their ages



xii. Institutions attended with dates



xiii. Academic/professional qualifications (attach copies of credentials)



xiv. Work experience with dates



xv. Present employment status and salary



xvi. Conference/courses attended (state title of papers presented if any)



xvii. Professional accomplishments with Research interest and activities



xviii. Publications with dates



xix. Service to national and or international bodies



xx. Extra-curricular activities



xxi. Any physical challenge?



xxii. Names and addresses of three (3) referees who must have been closely associated with candidates/work experience one of which must be the head of department or Dean/Provost of the applicant







REQUIREMENTS



1 Candidates applying for any of the positions are advised to request their referees to forward three (3) confidential reports on them directly to the Registrar. The reports should be duly marked “CONFIDENTIAL” in a sealed envelope.



OTHER REQUIREMENTS



The Applicant:



i. must have passion for teaching



ii. must be disciplined, dedicated, loyal and well dressed.



iii. must be ready to imbibe ABUAD’s philosophy to reform Education by example.



iv. must have the ability for team-work and have a high level of human relation skills.



v. must be ready to engage in high quality academic research and contribute meaningfully to human development.



vi. must be computer literate and capable of using modern teaching and research facilities including electronic interactive boards, intra-communication platforms and online libraries.







All applications addressed to the Registrar, Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti-State should be sent to reg _christieoluborode@abuad.edu.ng







Signed
LADY CHRISTIE OLUBORODE
REGISTRAR