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ACADEMIC STAFF POSITIONS

Preamble

Open and Distance Learning (ODL) is an excellent method of reaching learners who are separated by time/or distance. Owing to the competing priorities of work, home and school, such learners desire a high degree of flexibility. Distance Learning entails the state of being apart, separateness or remoteness in the relationship between learners, teachers (facilitators), other learners and the course content. The structure of distance learning gives learners the greatest control possible over the time, place and pace of education from both pedagogical and technological perspectives, Distance Learning is fast changing and its predominance as a delivery method for instruction is well documented.

It is in the light of the above that applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the under-listed academic staff positions in the Distance Learning Centre of the University of Ibadan. Successful candidates will be required to facilitate/provide academic and administrative on-line support to aid brief interactive sessions for the students of the University on the ODL mode and liaise with relevant academic Units of the University.

1. FACULTY OF ARTS

i. Department of Communication and Language Arts

Lecturer II

Applicants must possess Bachelor of Arts (B.A), Master of Arts (M.A) and Ph.D Degrees in Communication and Language Arts. Demonstrable competence as well as evidence of previous experience in ODL facilitation will also be required. Verifiable competence in the use of Information Technology (IT) facilities is mandatory. Evidence of scholarly publications in reputable journals will be an advantage. Successful candidate(s) should be prepared to facilitate in GES 101 (Use of English).

ii. Department of Linguistics And African Languages

Lecturer II Area of Specialisation

o Syntax/Semantics/Phonetics/Phonology/

Sociolinguistics/Applied Linguistics

Applicants must possess Bachelor of Arts (B.A), Master of Arts (M.A) and Ph.D Degrees in Linguistics and African Languages. Demonstrable competence as well as evidence of previous experience in ODL facilitation will also be required. Evidence of scholarly publications in reputable journals will be an advantage. Verifiable competence in the use of Information Technology (IT) facilities is mandatory.

Successful candidates for the academic staff positions in the Faculty of Arts should also be prepared to carry out editorial duties on course materials for the Distance Learning Centre.

2. FACULTY OF THE SOCIAL SCIENCES

i. Department of Economics

Lecturer II

Applicant must possess Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Master of Science (M.Sc) and Ph.D Degrees in Economics. Applicant must have evidence of teaching experience, preferably as a facilitator of ODL mode of education.

ii. Department of Psychology/Political Science

Lecturer II

Applicants must possess a Ph.D Degree in either Political Science/Psychology with a STRONG bias for Research Methodology and Statistics. Applicant must have evidence of teaching experience, preferably as a facilitator of ODL mode of education.

3. FACULTY OF EDUCATION

i. Department of Guidance and Counselling

Lecturer II Area of Specialisation

o Counselling Psychology/ Educational Psychology

Applicants should possess a Ph.D Degree in Guidance and Counselling with specialisation in either of the above named areas of specialisation. Evidence of scholarly publications in reputable journals will be an added advantage. Applicant should also have demonstrable ability to handle foundation courses in Counselling and Educational Psychology.

ii. Department of Teacher Education

Lecturer II Area of Specialisation

o Instructional Technology

Applicant should possess a Ph.D Degree in Educational Technology. Evidence of scholarly publications in reputable journals will be an added advantage. In addition to the above, applicant must show evidence of teaching experience, preferably as a facilitator of ODL mode of education.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITIONS

1. Proficiency in/ demonstrable use of Google Apps, blogs, Learning Management System (LMS), Microsoft Office suite and major social media network platform to teach students in ODL environment.

2. Ability to use DER in teaching ODL students.

3. Ability to author/grade questions in ODL format.

METHOD OF APPLICATION

Applicants should forward their applications and detailed Curriculum Vitae (20 copies) stating: Date of Birth (not Age), Marital Status, State of Origin, L.G.A., Mobile Telephone Number, E-mail Address, Academic Qualifications, Experience in Teaching and Research, Publications (if any) and enclose two sets of Photostat copies of relevant credentials. Applicants should also indicate the names of three Referees and their addresses.

Applications should reach the Deputy Registrar (Establishments), University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria, not later than six weeks from the date of this publication. Applicants should request their Referees to send reports on them, under confidential cover, indicating the positions and department to which they have applied for, direct to the Deputy Registrar (Establishments) from whom further details may be obtained.

Applicants are required to indicate the position applied for and the department in their applications as well as on the envelopes containing the applications.

Shortlisted applicants would be required to make a departmental seminar presentation in their area of interest before their being shortlisted for the oral interview.

CONDITIONS OF SERVICE

The appointment, which is to commence as soon as possible, is for three years in the first instance. It may be extended for specific periods or confirmed to retiring age. Fringe benefits include a Pension Scheme or comparable arrangement as may be approved from time to time by the University Council, housing allowance at an approved rate or residential accommodation at an approved rate if University accommodation is available.

SALARY SCALE

Lecturer II CONUASS 3

Only the applications of shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.

O.I. Olukoya, MNIM, FPA

Registrar

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