Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Osun State, has announced vacancies for academic and non-teaching positions, inviting applications from suitably qualified internal and external candidates.

The university disclosed the recruitment exercise in an advertisement published in the Nigerian Tribune on Friday, October 9, 2026. According to the notice, the advertisement will remain open for six weeks from the date of publication.

The recruitment covers several faculties, academic departments, administrative units and professional services, including the bursary, health services, technical departments, library, security, catering, works and maintenance services.

Interested applicants are required to apply through the university’s online recruitment portal, submit their credentials and meet the qualifications and work experience specified for their preferred positions.

Academic vacancies across faculties and departments

The university is recruiting academic staff across a broad range of disciplines, with positions including Graduate Assistant, Assistant Lecturer, Lecturer II, Lecturer I and other research-related appointments.

Applicants are required to identify the specific faculty, department or unit and academic cadre for which they are applying.

Faculty of Administration

Vacancies are available in the following departments and units:

• International Relations
• Philosophy
• Business Administration
• Local Government and Development Studies
• Public Administration

The advertisement also lists opportunities in the Institute of Cultural Studies, including a Lecturer II position and a Junior Research Fellow position.

Faculty of Agriculture

The university is seeking academic personnel in Agricultural Extension, including its Inoya Project, as well as Animal Science, Forestry Resources and Wildlife Management, and Nutrition and Consumer Sciences.

The listed cadres include Lecturer II, Assistant Lecturer, Graduate Assistant and Junior Research Fellow, depending on the department.

Faculty of Arts

Academic vacancies are available in Linguistics and African Languages, Dramatic Arts, Foreign Languages and Religious Studies.

The Religious Studies vacancies include opportunities in Arabic Studies and Islamic Studies, while the other departments have positions at different academic levels.

Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences

The university is recruiting in Human Nutrition, Physiological Sciences and Medical Rehabilitation.

The positions include Lecturer I, Lecturer II, Assistant Lecturer and Graduate Assistant, subject to the specific department and cadre.

Faculty of Basic Clinical Sciences

Vacancies are available in the following departments:

• Medical Pharmacology and Therapeutics
• Chemical Pathology
• Haematology and Immunology
• Medical Microbiology and Parasitology
• Morbid Anatomy and Forensic Medicine

The advertised opportunities include Lecturer I positions.

Faculty of Clinical Sciences

The university is seeking academic staff in Community Health, Otorhinolaryngology, Dermatology and Venereology, Mental Health, and Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology.

The advertisement lists Lecturer I and Lecturer II positions, alongside other academic appointments in the relevant departments.

Faculty of Dentistry

Academic vacancies are available in Restorative Dentistry, Preventive and Community Dentistry, and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery/Oral Pathology.

The advertised positions include Lecturer I appointments.

Faculty of Nursing Science

The recruitment covers Medical-Surgical Nursing, Maternal and Child Health Nursing, Community/Public Health Nursing, and Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing.

The university is seeking candidates for Lecturer II and Assistant Lecturer positions, among other listed academic cadres.

Faculty of Education

Vacancies are available in Adult Education and Lifelong Learning, Guidance and Counselling/Human Development, Educational Technology, Kinesiology and Health Education, and Arts and Social Science Education.

The university is also recruiting through the Institute of Education, including positions in Science and Technology Education.

The advertised cadres include Lecturer II, Assistant Lecturer, Graduate Assistant and Junior Training Fellow, depending on the department.

Faculty of Law

The university is recruiting academic staff in Business Law, Jurisprudence and Private Law, and Public Law.

The listed positions include Lecturer II and Lecturer I appointments.

Faculty of Pharmacy

Academic vacancies are available in Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Administration, Drug Research and Production, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Microbiology and Biotechnology, and Pharmacology.

The advertised opportunities include Lecturer I, Assistant Lecturer, Graduate Assistant and Junior Training Fellow positions.

Faculty of Science

The university’s vacancies cover several scientific disciplines, including Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Food Science and Technology, Food Engineering, and other departments listed in the advertisement.

The available cadres include Lecturer I, Lecturer II, Assistant Lecturer and Graduate Assistant.

Faculty of Technology

The recruitment covers Pharmacy and Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, and other technical disciplines.

The listed positions include Lecturer II, Assistant Lecturer and Graduate Assistant appointments.

Faculty of Computing Science

OAU is recruiting academic staff in Computer Science and Engineering, Computer Science and Cyber Security, and Intelligence Systems Engineering.

The vacancies include Lecturer I, Assistant Lecturer and Graduate Assistant positions.

Other academic and research units

The university is also recruiting through the Institute of Public Health, which has a Junior Research Fellow vacancy, and the University Library, which has a Librarian I position.

Minimum academic qualifications

The advertisement specifies different academic requirements depending on the position.

Graduate Assistant: Applicants must possess a good honours bachelor’s degree, with at least a Second-Class Upper Division or its equivalent, in the relevant discipline. Evidence of academic potential is also required.

Assistant Lecturer: Candidates must have a good honours bachelor’s degree and a relevant master’s degree. Evidence of academic potential and relevant professional registration, where applicable, are also required.

Lecturer II: Applicants must possess a relevant PhD from a recognised university, with evidence of teaching, research and scholarly potential. Professional registration is required where applicable.

Lecturer I: Candidates must have a PhD in the relevant discipline, alongside the requisite teaching and research experience and scholarly publications required under the applicable university regulations and scheme of service.

Junior Research Fellow: Applicants must possess the relevant postgraduate research qualification, including a PhD or equivalent research qualification where prescribed for the cadre, and demonstrate research potential.

Junior Training Fellow: Candidates must possess the relevant professional or academic qualification for their discipline, with eligibility for professional registration where applicable, and demonstrate training or research potential.

Librarian I: Applicants must hold a relevant degree in Library and Information Science or a related field, alongside the applicable professional qualification or registration, experience and other requirements under the university’s scheme of service.

The university noted that candidates must also satisfy any additional requirements under its approved scheme of service and applicable regulations.

Non-teaching vacancies at OAU

Beyond academic appointments, the university is recruiting personnel for administrative, financial, medical, technical and support roles.

1. Administrative staff

The advertised positions include:

Executive OfficerCONTISS 6Five relevant O’Level subjects and an ND in Administration, Humanities, Social Sciences or a related discipline.

Deputy Chief Secretarial AssistantCONTISS 8Required O’Level credits, typing proficiency of 50 words per minute and prescribed experience.

Senior Secretarial Assistant ICONTISS 6Required O’Level credits, typing proficiency of 50 words per minute and relevant experience.

Secretarial Assistant ICONTISS 5Required O’Level credits, typing proficiency of 50 words per minute and prescribed experience.

Principal Data Processing Officer ICONTISS 13Relevant ND or degree, substantial experience in data processing or computer operations, ability to coordinate operations and prescribed proficiency assessment.

Position	Grade level	Minimum requirements
Senior Administrative Officer	CONTISS 11	At least nine years’ relevant administrative experience, preferably in a university or comparable higher-education institution. A postgraduate qualification in administration or management is an advantage.
Assistant Registrar	CONTISS 9	Degree with at least Second-Class Lower Division and six years’ relevant administrative experience.
Administrative Officer I	CONTISS 8	Degree with at least Second-Class Lower Division and three years’ post-qualification experience.
Administrative Officer	CONTISS 7	Degree with at least Second-Class Lower Division and five O’Level credits, including English Language.
Administrative Officer II	CONTISS 7	Relevant degree in areas such as Management or Office Technology and Management; computer proficiency is required.
Confidential Secretary II	CONTISS 6	Five O’Level credits, including English Language, and an ND with at least Lower Credit in Secretarial Studies or Office Technology and Management.
Clerical Officer	CONTISS 3	Relevant O’Level credits, including English Language.
Office Assistant	CONTISS 3	Three O’Level credits at one sitting or five at two sittings, including English Language.

The advertisement also requires relevant professional-body membership for positions where applicable. Computer proficiency is specified for several administrative roles.

2. Bursary staff

OAU is recruiting personnel for its Bursary Department, including:

• Accountant I (CONTISS 8): Applicants must possess a degree in Accounting or a relevant discipline, with at least six years’ relevant experience. Computer proficiency is required, while membership of a recognised professional accounting body such as ANAN, ICAN/ACA or ACCA is an advantage.
• Executive Officer (Account) (CONTISS 6): Candidates must possess five O’Level subjects and an ND in Accounting or a related discipline.
• Higher Executive Officer (Account) (CONTISS 7): Applicants must have a degree or HND in Accounting or a relevant field. A professional qualification such as ACIS is an advantage.

3. Health services staff

The university’s health services vacancies include:

Medical Laboratory ScientistCONHESS 9Degree in Medical Laboratory Science or an equivalent qualification registrable with the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria; completion of internship and ICT literacy.

Medical Record Officer ICONHESS 8Degree in Medical Records Science or equivalent, plus six years’ experience; alternatively, a master’s degree in Medical Records Science with two years’ experience.

Higher Health TechnicianCONHESS 7HND or degree in a relevant health discipline, appropriate professional technician registration where applicable, and ICT compliance.

Position	Grade level	Minimum requirements
Health Assistant II	CONHESS 4	Three O’Level credits at one sitting or five at two sittings, including English Language, plus six years’ relevant experience.
Head Mortuary Attendant	CONHESS 4	Four O’Level credits at not more than two sittings, including English Language, plus six years’ relevant experience.
					ICT literacy is required.
Medical Record Officer II	CONHESS 7	HND or ND in Health Statistics, Medical Records Science or equivalent, five O’Level credits including Mathematics and English Language, and appropriate professional or associate membership or an equivalent recognised credential.

4. Technical staff

The technical vacancies cover several departments and units, including the University Library, Natural History Museum, Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Department of Linguistics and African Languages, Department of Haematology and Immunology, and the Institute for Entrepreneurship and Development Studies.

The positions include:

• Senior Technical Officer II (CONTISS 8): Degree, HND or equivalent qualification in the relevant field, plus three years’ post-qualification experience. Vacancies are listed in Library (Electrical) and the Natural History Museum.
• Technologist II (CONTISS 7): Five O’Level credit passes at not more than two sittings, including English Language, Mathematics and relevant science subjects, alongside a relevant degree or HND. Departments include Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Linguistics and African Languages, and Haematology and Immunology.
• Higher Technical Officer (CONTISS 7): Degree, HND or equivalent qualification in the relevant technical field, with a vacancy at the Institute for Entrepreneurship and Development Studies.

5. Laboratory, workshop and maintenance services

The university is also seeking technical and skilled workers for laboratory operations, workshops and maintenance.

• Lab Supervisor (CONTISS 5): Five O’Level credits at not more than two sittings, including two relevant science subjects, six years’ relevant experience and prescribed proficiency certification. Vacancies are listed in the Departments of Anatomy and Cell Biology and Zoology.
• Workshop Supervisor (CONTISS 6): Five O’Level credits, Government Trade Test Class I and nine years’ post-qualification experience.
• Senior Craftsman (CONTISS 4): Three O’Level credits at one sitting or five at two sittings, including English Language, Government Trade Test Class I and three years’ experience as a craftsman.
• System Programmer (Network Engineer II) (CONTISS 7): A relevant bachelor’s degree, including qualifications in Computer Science, Information and Communication Technology, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, Telecommunications or Cybersecurity, alongside the specified experience and technical skills.

For the System Programmer role, candidates must have at least one year of post-qualification experience, an NYSC discharge certificate or exemption, and demonstrable skills in network troubleshooting, IP engineering and network monitoring. Strong analytical skills are also required.

6. Other support staff

Additional vacancies include the following:

• Security Officer IV/Fire Officer II (CONTISS 7): Five O’Level credits, including English Language, and a relevant HND or bachelor’s degree in fields such as Criminology, Security and Crime Management or Cybersecurity.
• Farm Assistant (CONTISS 4): Three O’Level credits at one sitting or five at two sittings, including English Language and a relevant agricultural subject, plus three years’ experience.
• Artist II (CONTISS 7): Degree or HND in Theatre Arts, a two-year diploma in Theatre Arts, or a certificate in Drama plus seven years’ post-qualification experience. Candidates with specialised skills and at least 13 years’ continuous experience may be considered in exceptional cases.
• Catering Officer (CONTISS 7): Degree or HND in Hospitality Management or Hotel and Catering Management.
• Assistant Catering Officer (CONTISS 6): ND in Catering and Hotel Management or Hospitality Management from a recognised institution.
• Catering Supervisor (CONTISS 5): Five O’Level credits, including English Language and a relevant subject, a relevant catering certificate and three years’ experience. Advanced NABTEB or an OND in Catering and Hotel Management is an advantage.
• Head Cook (CONTISS 4): Three O’Level credits at one sitting or four at two sittings, including English Language, plus six years’ relevant experience.
• Chief Hall Attendant (CONTISS 5): Three O’Level credits at one sitting or four at two sittings, including English Language, plus six years’ experience.
• Senior Hall Attendant (CONTISS 4): Three O’Level credits at one sitting or four at two sittings, including English Language, plus three years’ experience.
• Hall Attendant (CONTISS 2): Three O’Level credits at one sitting or four at two sittings, including English Language.
• Security Officer IV/Safety Officer II (CONTISS 8): Five O’Level credits, including English Language, and a relevant HND or bachelor’s degree, with three years’ cognate experience.
• Chief Security Assistant (CONTISS 6): Five O’Level credits, including English Language, nine years’ relevant experience and a basic professional firefighting certificate from a recognised fire service authority.
• Assistant Chief Zoo Keeper (CONTISS 4): Three O’Level credits at one sitting or five at two sittings, including English Language, plus three years’ relevant experience.
• Principal Gardener (CONTISS 6): Three O’Level credits at one sitting or four at two sittings, including English Language, with relevant subjects such as Biology, Agricultural Science, Forestry, Crop Husbandry, Horticulture or Tourism, plus three years’ experience.
• Senior Motor Driver II (CONTISS 5): Secondary School Certificate with at least five credits, including English Language, a valid professional driving licence, heavy-vehicle handling proficiency, Trade Test II in Driver’s/Motor Vehicle Mechanic’s Work and six years’ relevant experience after obtaining the driving licence.
• Senior Library Attendant (CONTISS 4): Three O’Level credits at one sitting or four at two sittings, including English Language, plus three years’ experience.
• Farm Attendant I (CONTISS 3): Three O’Level credits at one sitting or four at two sittings, including English Language.

General conditions for applicants

OAU has outlined several conditions that candidates must satisfy to be considered for appointment.

1. Recognised qualifications: Applicants must possess qualifications obtained from recognised institutions and, where applicable, be eligible for registration with the relevant professional regulatory body.
2. NYSC documentation: Candidates must provide evidence of an NYSC discharge certificate or exemption certificate where applicable, in accordance with Nigerian regulations and the requirements of the position.
3. Verification of credentials: All certificates and qualifications will be subject to verification. Candidates must also meet the relevant experience requirements specified for their chosen positions.
4. Digital literacy: Digital literacy is a requirement for all positions.
5. Selection process: Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory interview or selection assessment, medical fitness and other conditions prescribed by the university.
6. Shortlisting: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
7. Right to decline appointments: The university reserves the right not to appoint anyone to an advertised position if it considers that no candidate meets the required standards.
8. Application period: The advertisement will remain open for six weeks from the date of publication.

How to apply for OAU jobs

Interested candidates are required to submit their applications through the university’s online recruitment portal.

OAU recruitment application details

Online application portal

https://apply.oauife.edu.ng

Enquiries

apply-enquiry@oauife.edu.ng

Documents required

• Completed online application
• Detailed Curriculum Vitae in the prescribed format
• Photocopies of academic and professional credentials
• Supporting documents relevant to the position

Visit OAU application portal

Applicants must clearly indicate the specific position and department or unit for which they are applying.

Required Curriculum Vitae format

The university requires candidates to arrange their CVs in a prescribed order, covering the following information:

A. Personal data

1. Full name, with the surname underlined
2. Date of birth
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 or challenge, where applicable

B. Educational background

18. Educational institutions attended, with dates
19. Academic and professional qualifications

C. Work experience and professional record

20. Work experience, with full details of former and present positions
21. Membership of professional bodies
22. Distinctions and awards
23. Postgraduate supervision, where applicable to academic positions
24. Current position and date of last promotion, appointment or regrading
25. Current salary and status or grade level
26. Research activities, where applicable to academic positions
27. Attraction of research grants, where applicable
28. Major academic-related services to the nation outside the university system, where applicable
29. Important learned conferences, workshops and courses attended, including details of paper presentations where applicable
30. Publications, where applicable to academic positions
31. Extracurricular activities
32. Names and addresses of three referees, one of whom must be in the candidate’s field of study for academic positions
33. Proposed date of availability for duty if selected

Applicants must also provide details of three referees through the online application form. The referees will be contacted and required to upload their reports.

The advertisement was signed by A. Bakare, Registrar and Secretary to Council, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife.

OAU stated that it is an equal-opportunity employer.

Source: Obafemi Awolowo University recruitment advertisement published in Nigerian Tribune, October 9, 2026. The advertisement contains the full list of positions, grade levels and stated requirements. Some salary figures in the scanned advert are not sufficiently legible to reproduce reliably.