Advert for Teaching and Non-Teaching Positions

Applications are invited from suitable candidates for the following Teaching and Non-Teaching positions at BowenUniversity, Iwo, Osun State, Nigeria.

1. COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE, ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE

BIOCHEMISTRY PROGRAMME
- POSITIONS:
  - Lecturer I
  - Lecturer II
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  - Lecturer I
    Candidate must possess the following:
    - At least possession of a Ph.D degree in Biochemistry from Bowen University or other universities recognised by the senate.
    - Must have at least four (4) years of University teaching and administrative experience.
    - Evidence of scholarly publications in recognised and reputable journals.
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  - Lecturer II
    Candidate must possess the following:
    - At least possession of a relevant Ph.D degree in Biochemistry from Bowen University or other universities recognised by the senate.
    - Competence in research and/or acceptable clinical or other relevant professional experience.

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MECHATRONICS PROGRAMME
- POSITIONS:
  - Senior Lecturer
  - Lecturer I
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  - Senior Lecturer
    Candidate must possess the following:
    - Possession of a Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering/Mechatronics/Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Bowen University or other universities recognized by the Senate, or acceptable relevant professional qualifications such as M.Eng. with COREN.
    - Previous adequate University teaching experience of at least seven years; and must not be less than Lecturer I Grade from the previous place of appointment.
    - Substantial and quality research publications in reputable national and international journals.
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  - Lecturer I
    Candidate must possess the following:
    - Possession of a Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering/Mechatronics/Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Bowen University or other universities recognized by the Senate, or acceptable relevant professional qualifications such as M.Eng. with COREN.
    - Previous adequate University teaching experience of at least five years; and must not be less than Lecturer I Grade from the previous place of appointment.
    - Substantial and quality research publications in reputable national and international journals.

2. BURSARY DEPARTMENT

POSITION: ACCOUNTANT II (BUSS 07)
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Candidate must possess the following Qualifications:
- Good O’ Level certificate 5 O’ level credits in one sitting or 6 ‘O’ level credits in two sittings, to include English as well as Mathematics.
- Possession of a good honours degree not lower than Second Class Lower Division in Accounting or other relevant degree(Economics, Finance, Business Administration etc), obtained from Bowen University or other recognized University.
- The National Youth Service (NYSC) Discharge or Exemption Certificate.
- Knowledge of IFRS and evidence of registration with relevant Professional Accounting bodies.
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  DUTIES
- Treasury
  - Ensures that receipts are issued to cover any amount received on behalf of the University
  - Keeps records of financial instruments issued to him/her to work with.
  - Posting of financial data into the accounting package for update.
  - Keeps track of accounting transactions posted into the accounting package for correctness.
- Budget and Expenditure control
  - Preparation of Payment Vouchers for approved expenses.
  - Collates data for the preparation of Budget.
  - Posting of Voucher to relevant expense heads
- Salaries and Wages
  - Attends to staff complaints on salary matters and report appropriately.
  - Captures data on salaries and wages to the accounting package.
  - Performs duties as assigned by the unit head.
  - Keep adequate record on staff emolument and deductions (PAYE, Pension etc)
- Reconciliation Unit
  - Reconciling cash book or ledgers with the banks statement.
  - Prepares reconciliation statements.
  - Raising of journals
- Student Account Unit
  - Updates student ledgers regularly.
  - Attends to student complaints.
  - Keeping records of correspondence in respect of student matters
- Final Account
  - Posting of journals
  - Monitoring of staff cash advance ledgers, rent schedule and insurance schemes.
- Others
  - Performs other duties as required by the head of Department.

3. INTERNAL AUDIT UNIT

POSITIONS
- AUDITOR I (BUSS 08)
- SENIOR INTERNAL AUDITOR (BUSS 09)
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- AUDITOR I (BUSS 08)
  - QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
    Candidate must possess the following Qualifications:
    - Good O’ Level certificate 5 O’ level credits in one sitting or 6 ‘O’ level credits in two sittings, to include English as well as Mathematics.
    - Bachelors Degree in Accounting or other relevant degree(Economics, Finance, Business Administration), from Bowen University or any other recognized University plus at least ICAN Skills Examination certificate or proportional qualification from any of the following accounting/audit bodies: ACCA, ICAEW, CIA, IIA and CICMA etc, plus one (2 ) year cognate experience.
    - The National Youth Service (NYSC) Discharge or Exemption Certificate.
  - DUTIES
    - Inspects materials purchased/supplied.
    - Checks retirement papers of the advances taken and the certification (from the stores) of the items supplied.
    - Checks the advances ledger to ensure that records are properly made.
    - Performs any duties that may be assigned by the superiors.
    - Must understand all controls in internal audit.
    - Carry out pre-payment and post payment audit.
    - Review of Bank reconciliation schedules.
    - Carry out regular market survey for verification of prices for university purchases.
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- SENIOR INTERNAL AUDITOR (BUSS 09)
  - QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
    Candidate must possess the following Qualifications:
    - Good O’ Level certificate 5 O’ level credits in one sitting or 6 ‘O’ level credits in two sittings, to include English as well as Mathematics.
    - Two (4) years cognate exposure and possessing the professional qualification of any of the following Accounting/Audit bodies: ICAN, ACCA, ICAEW, CICMA, CIA, and IIA etc.
    - Possess a Bachelors degree in Accounting or other relevant degree (Economics, Finance, Business Administration) from Bowen University or any other recognized university.
    - The National Youth Service (NYSC) Discharge or Exemption Certificate.
  - DUTIES
    - In charge of monthly vetting of payroll and other schedules relating to pay rolling.
    - Checks the staff claims papers.
    - Carry out regular market survey for verification of prices for university purchases.
    - Checks the payment and receipts cash books making sure that records are properly made and are up to date.
    - Processes contract papers for payment.
    - Performs any other duties that may be assigned.
    - Provides advisory services to the university management in identifying enterprise-wide cost efficiencies.
    - Provide insight that will improve operational performance and recommend areas for risk focus and prioritization.
    - Must understand all controls in internal audit.
    - Conduct Periodic Audit of Bursary account and imprests.

4. REMUNERATIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE

Bowen University runs a unique remuneration package, similar to what is obtainable in other tertiary institutions. The University is a fully residential institution. Consequently, the staff of the University must reside either in Iwo or Ogbomoso, as the case may be.

5. CURRICULUM VITAE (CV) FORMAT

Candidates are required to submit 10 typed copies of their applications and Curriculum Vitae (CV), giving information strictly in the following format:

GENERAL INFORMATION
- FULL NAME (Surname first in the capital, followed by a comma and other names not in capital letters except the first letter).
- DATE OF BIRTH
- TOWN/WARD
- LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF ORIGIN
- STATE OF ORIGIN
- NATIONALITY
- PERMANENT HOME ADDRESS
- CURRENT HOME/POSTAL ADDRESS
- TELEPHONE NUMBER/WHATSAPP NUMBER
- E-MAIL ADDRESS
- RELIGION/DENOMINATION
- GENDER
- MARITAL STATUS
- NAME OF SPOUSE
- ADDRESS OF SPOUSE
- TELEPHONE NUMBER/WHATSAPP NUMBER OF SPOUSE
- NUMBER AND AGES OF CHILDREN
- NAME, ADDRESS AND GSM NUMBER OF NEXT-OF-KIN (other than spouse)
POST APPLIED FOR
DEPARTMENT APPLIED INTO
INSTITUTIONS ATTENDED WITH DATES
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS (with class of degrees and dates)
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION(S) / MEMBERSHIP (with dates)
SCHOLARSHIPS AND PRIZES (with dates)
HONOURS AND DISTINCTION
DETAILS OF WORKING EXPERIENCE (in the following format):
- Name and Address of the Institution/Organization
- The duration
- Position(s) Held
- Schedule of Duties
SCHOLARLY PUBLICATIONS (the links to Google Scholar, ORCID, SCOPUS and Research Gate to be properly cited)
EXTRA CURRICULA ACTIVITIES
REFEREES
Names and addresses of three referees who should forward reports directly to “The Registrar, Bowen University, Iwo” attesting to the candidate’s abilities, moral character, and uprightness.
Signed electronic copies of the confidential report in PDF format can be submitted to the same email address stated below.
SIGNATURE AND DATE

DOWNLOAD CURRICULUM VITAE (CV) FORMAT

6. CLOSING DATE

All applications must reach the Registrar not later than two (2) weeks from the date of this publication. The envelope containing the applications should indicate at the top right corner the position applied for.

A soft copy of the Application, CV and credentials in a single PDF format should be forwarded to: [email protected]

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Signed
B. T. Adetona
Registrar

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