OAU Opens 2025 Recruitment for 200+ Roles

Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, has announced a large-scale recruitment for both academic and non-academic positions. The call covers over 200 roles, with ranks ranging from Graduate Assistant to Professor across various faculties, including Engineering, Sciences, Medicine, Agriculture, and Management.

The university is also looking to fill several non-teaching positions in admin, ICT, research, health services, and technical units. If you have the right qualifications and experience, this might be your chance to join one of Nigeria’s first-generation federal universities.

The application deadline is 22 July 2025. All submissions must be made online.

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Academic Roles

OAU is recruiting across multiple departments. A few examples include:

• Professors, Readers, and Senior Lecturers in fields such as Engineering, Chemistry, Geology, Statistics, Nursing, Animal Sciences, and more
• Lecturer I and II positions in areas including Computer Science, Agricultural Extension, Medical Microbiology, Soil Science, and Business Law
• Assistant Lecturers and Graduate Assistants in subjects like Physics, Biochemistry, Environmental Science, Public Health, and Botany

Salaries range from ₦2.3 million to ₦9.4 million per year, depending on the role and rank.

Non-Academic Roles

The university also needs staff in support roles. Openings include:

• Admin and Planning Officers
• ICT Professionals (Web developers, Network Admins, Programmers)
• Medical and Health Staff (Doctors, Pharmacists, Nurses, Lab Scientists)
• Technicians and Technologists
• Library and Clerical Support
• Farm and Agricultural Officers
• Sports and Editorial Staff
• Finance and Audit Officers

Most of these jobs fall within the ₦1.1 million to ₦3.5 million annual salary band, depending on level and responsibility.

Who Can Apply

Applicants should:

• Meet academic or professional requirements for the position
• Submit proof of experience, qualifications, and membership in relevant bodies
• Be able to communicate well in English
• Be ready to resume work on the proposed date of appointment if selected

OAU welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and states that it’s an equal-opportunity employer. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

How to Apply

Online Submission

To apply, follow these steps:

1. Go to the OAU recruitment portal: Apply through the university’s online system
2. Create an account or sign in if you already have one
3. Fill in your details and upload the required documents
4. Track your application status through the portal

Your application must include:

• A detailed CV, arranged under the university’s format
• Soft copies of credentials, awards, and certificates
• A written application showing your interest and qualifications

Format for the CV

OAU requires your CV to follow this structure:

• Personal info: full name, birth details, contact info, marital status, next of kin
• Academic background: schools attended, qualifications, and dates
• Work history: roles held, current job, date of last promotion, professional memberships
• Publications, conferences, and extra-curricular activities
• Three referees: include their emails and ask them to send PDF reports directly to apply-referee@oauife.edu.ng, using your full name as subject

Questions?

For help, email: apply-enquiry@oauife.edu.ng

Learn more from apply.oauife.edu.ng.

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