INTERNAL/EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT FOR VACANT ACADEMIC STAFF AND TECHNICAL POSITIONS

Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates for immediate employment into the following Academic Staff and Technical positions in the Olu Akinkugbe Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Medical Sciences, Ondo City, Ondo State.

 

The vacant academic and technical positions in the departments are listed below:

a. Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Administration

i) Professor CONUASS 7

ii) Associate Professor CONUASS 6

iii) Senior Lecturer CONUASS 5

iv) Lecturer I CONUASS 4

v) Lecturer II CONUASS 3

vi) Assistant Lecturer CONUASS 2

vii) Technologist I/II

b. Department of Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Chemistry

i) Professor CONUASS 7

ii) Associate Professor CONUASS 6

iii) Senior Lecturer CONUASS 5

iv) Lecturer I CONUASS 4

v) Lecturer II CONUASS 3

vi) Assistant Lecturer CONUASS 2

vii) Technologist I/II

c. Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology

i) Professor CONUASS 7

ii) Associate Professor CONUASS 6

iii) Senior Lecturer CONUASS 5

iv) Lecturer I CONUASS 4

v) Lecturer II CONUASS 3

vi) Assistant Lecturer CONUASS 2

vii) Technologist I/II

d. Department of Pharmacognosy and Herbal Medicine

i) Professor CONUASS 7

ii) Associate Professor CONUASS 6

iii) Senior Lecturer CONUASS 5

iv) Lecturer I CONUASS 4

v) Lecturer II CONUASS 3

vi) Assistant Lecturer CONUASS 2

vii) Technologist I/II

viii) Senior Technical Officer (Herbarium Curator)

e. Department of Pharmaceutical Microbiology and Biotechnology

i) Professor CONUASS 7

ii) Associate Professor CONUASS 6

iii) Senior Lecturer CONUASS 5

iv) Lecturer I CONUASS 4

v) Lecturer II CONUASS 3

vi) Assistant Lecturer CONUASS 2

vii) Technologist I/II

f. Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology

i) Professor CONUASS 7

ii) Associate Professor CONUASS 6

iii) Senior Lecturer CONUASS 5

iv) Lecturer I CONUASS 4

v) Lecturer II CONUASS 3

vi) Assistant Lecturer CONUASS 2

vii) Technologist I/II

 

Requirements

Professor (CONUASS 07)

·       Candidates should possess a Bachelor of Pharmacy (B. Pharm.) or Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree and a PhD Degree from a recognized University/Institute with at least twelve (12) years teaching, research and administrative experience in a tertiary institution or has been an Associate Professor or Reader for a minimum of three (3) years, preceding the date of application.

·       Candidates must possess demonstrable ability to participate in inter/multi-disciplinary research, supervise post-graduate students, including doctorate (Ph.D.) students in area of his/her expertise and be competent to provide academic leadership.

·       Candidates must also be specialists in core areas of the department of interest with evidence of a minimum twenty-five (25) scholarly publications in both local and international reputable learned journals, plus current registration with the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN).

·       Possession of the Fellowship of the West African Postgraduate College of Pharmacy (FPCPharm.) may be advantageous. Reader/Associate Professor (CONUASS 06)

·       Candidates should possess a Bachelor of Pharmacy (B. Pharm.) or Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree and a PhD Degree from a recognized University/Institute with at least nine (9) years teaching, research and administrative experience in a tertiary institution or has been a Senior Lecturer for a minimum of three (3) years, preceding the date of application.

·       Candidates must possess demonstrable ability to participate in inter/multi-disciplinary research, supervise post-graduate students, including doctorate (Ph.D.) students in area of his/her expertise and be competent to provide academic leadership.

·       Candidates must also be specialists in core areas of department of interest with evidence of twenty (20) scholarly publications in both local and international reputable learned journals, plus registration with relevant professional bodies and operational licence.

·       Possession of the Fellowship of the West African Postgraduate College of Pharmacy (FPCPharm.) may be advantageous.

 

Senior Lecturer (CONUASS 05)

·       Candidates should possess a Bachelor of Pharmacy (B. Pharm.) or Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree and a PhD Degree from a recognized University/Institute with at least six (6) years teaching, research and administrative experience in a tertiary institution or has been a Lecturer I for a minimum of three (3) years, preceding the date of application.

·       Candidates must possess demonstrable ability to participate in inter/multi-disciplinary research, supervise post-graduate students his/her expertise and be competent to provide academic leadership.

·       Candidates must also be specialists in core areas of department of interest with evidence of twelve (12) scholarly publications in both local and international reputable learned journals, plus registration with relevant professional bodies and operational licence.

·       Possession of the Fellowship of the West African Postgraduate College of Pharmacy (FPCPharm.) may be advantageous.

 

Lecturer I (CONUASS 04)

·       Candidates should possess a Bachelor of Pharmacy (B. Pharm.) or Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree and a PhD Degree from a recognized University/Institute with current registration with the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN).

·       For a non-pharmacist, it is expected that he/she has at least three (3) years of teaching and research experience in a University or related educational institution, and a minimum of five (5) original scholarly publications in reputable local and international journals.

·       An ability to supervise post-graduate students in the area of his/her expertise.

·       Ability to teach courses at the undergraduate level with evidence of practical skills and competence.

·       Membership of relevant professional bodies and operational licence is also a must.

 

Lecturer II (CONUASS 03)

·       Candidate must possess a Bachelor of Pharmacy (B. Pharm.) or Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree with current registration with the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN) or relevant first degree.

·       A Masters (M.Sc.) degree or Fellowship of the West African Postgraduate College of Pharmacy (FPCPharm) in the relevant field, with evidence of registration for a Ph.D. degree in the same field or research area or show readiness to acquire the relevant academic degree(s) at the shortest possible time.

·       For non-pharmacists, a doctorate (Ph.D.) degree in the relevant field is needed.

·       Evidence of teaching and research experience in a University or related educational institution, as well as evidence of a good number of scholarly publications in reputable journals will be an added advantage.

·       Ability to teach courses and supervise under-graduate students in the area of his/her expertise, with evidence of practical skills and competence.

 

Assistant Lecturer

·       Candidate for this post MUST possess a Bachelor of Pharmacy (B. Pharm.) or Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree with current registration with the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN) and a registration for a M.Sc. degree in the candidate’s chosen field of expertise, or relevant first degree.

·       A Masters (M.Sc.) degree in the respective field, with evidence of registration for a Ph.D. degree in the same field or research area (for non-pharmacist)

·       Evidence of practical skills and competence.

 

Technologist I/II

·       A candidate for this post MUST possess Higher National Diploma (HND) or Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Science Laboratory Technology and other relevant areas, such Computer Science registrable with Nigerian Institute for Science and Technology (NIST)

·       At least one (1) year for Technologist II and three (3) years for Technologist I of relevant working experience with evidence of practical skills and competence.

 

Herbarium Curator

·       Candidate for this post MUST possess Higher National Diploma (HND) in Forestry or Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in Botany, with bias in Taxonomy.

·       A good knowledge of plant identification skills, including herbs, shrubs, and trees.

·       General and specific understanding of the workings and maintenance of a herbarium.

·       Membership of relevant professional bodies.

·       At least three (3) years of relevant working experience with evidence of practical skills and competence.

 

METHOD OF APPLICATION

Ten (10) copies each of application letter, resume (using the under listed CV format), photocopies of credentials well collated, current practicing license (where applicable) and three (3) reference letters in support of the applications are to be forwarded directly to:

The Registrar,

University of Medical Sciences,

Laje Road, Ondo City,

Ondo State.

 

Acceptable CV Format

i. Full Name (surname first in capital letters):

ii. Post Applied for (state the Department/Unit):

iii. Date and Place of Birth (attach birth certificate/sworn affidavit):

iv. Nationality:

v. State of Origin and Local Government Area (if a Nigerian):

vi. Permanent Home Address:

vii. Contact Address:

a. Postal Address:

b. Telephone Number(s):

c. E-mail Address(es):

viii. Marital Status:

ix. Number of Children and their Ages:

x. Next of Kin:

xi. Contact Address of Next of Kin:

a. Postal Address:

b. Telephone Number(s):

c. E-mail Address(es):

xii. Institutions Attended with Dates:

xiii. Academic/Professional Qualifications and Distinctions Obtained with Dates (attach copies of credentials):

xiv. Work Experience with Dates:

xv. Present Employment, Status and Salary (if any):

xvi. Research Interests and Activities:

xvii. Conference/Courses Attended (state titles of papers presented if any):

xviii. Professional Accomplishment:

xix. Membership of Professional Bodies:

xx. Honours and awards:

xxi. Current Research Activities, Research Grants and Grantsmanship Experience:

xxii. Inventions/Patents:

xxiii. Publications with Date:

xxiv. Service to National and International Bodies:

xxv. Extra-Curricular Activities:

xxvi. Any physical challenge?

xxvii. Names and Address of Three (3) Referees (they must have been closely associated with Candidates’ academic/work experience):

xxviii. Signature and Date

 

CLOSING DATE

All applications and references should reach the Registrar not later than 9th February, 2024.

Applicants should indicate at the top left-hand corner of their envelopes the position they are applying for. Only shortlisted candidates would be contacted.

 

Signed

Dr. Woleola J. Ekundayo

Registrar

28th December, 2023