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Massive Recruitment at the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN)- Updated


The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) is an Open and Distance Learning (ODL) institution and is currently the largest public university in West Africa in terms of spread and number of actively registered students. It is a recognized university in the Nigeria University System. Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the vacant position below:     Job Title: Lecturer I (CONNUAS 4) Location: Nigeria Departments: Environmental Science, Mathematics, Pure & Applied Sciences, Agric. Economics and Extension, Agric. Extension & Rural Development, Arts and Social Science, Accounting, Banking and Finance, Economics, Criminology & Security Studies, Political Science: International Relations, Political Science: Peace & Conflict Resolution, Political Science, Animal Science & Fisheries, Crop and Soil Science, Hotel Management & Tourism, Tourism, Mass Communication Preamble

  • NOUN, unlike conventional universities, does not have lecture rooms where students gather for lectures at specified time for specified periods. Its principal academic feature is on development of learning materials which students receive at their various Study Centres in various formats (print, electronic, digital) that serve as lecture materials. Students also engage with course facilitators and counselors in these various centres to facilitate their learning.
  • Lecturers in NOUN must therefore be well published nationally and internationally. Publications must be by recognised university press,recognised international publishers or recognised Research Centres, both national and international
  • NOUN does not accept ‘Open Source’ publications or Predatory Junk.org publications that are online and will not count them as part of the publication output of potential candidates and neither does the university accept self-published nor self-printed books and articles. Candidates who cannot provide evidence of strong schorlastic output in their academic career will not be shortlisted and therefore need not apply.
Details The lecturing position will be in the following areas of specialisation:
  • Biodiversity Management
  • Conservation Science
  • Toxicology & Polution Management
  • Environmental Resources Management
  • Climatology
  • Meteorology
  • Urban Environment and Development
  • Consenation Science
  • Desertification and Eremology
  • Forest & Wildlife Management
  • Geography
  • Environmental Chemistry
  • Biology
  • Rural Development Planning
  • Toxicology and Hydrology.
  • Pure and Applied Mathematics (with cognate years of experience and publications)
  • Microbiology
  • Zoology
  • Biotechnology
  • Genetics and Human Physiology
  • Physical, Organic & Inorganic Chemistry
  • Theoretical Physics
  • Radiation Physics
  • Solid State Physics and Electronics
  • Astrophysics
  • Medical Physics
  • Geophysics and Theoretical Physics.
  • Agricultural Quantitative Techniques and Econometrics
  • Agricultural Marketing and Agribusiness
  • Production Economics
  • Agricultural Extention and Rural Sociology
  • Business Education
  • French Language Education
  • Social Studies
  • English Language Education.
  • Accounting
  • Banking and Finance
  • Applied Economics
  • Financial Economics
  • Econometrics
  • International Economics
  • Behavioural Economics
  • Development Economics
  • Health Economics
  • Mathematical Economics
  • Managerial Economics
  • Public Economics and Business Economics.
  • Penologist/Victimologist
  • Criminal Lawyer
  • Sociology of Law
  • Criminal Justice Administrator
  • Crime Statistian and Theorist
  • Criminal Ethiologist
  • Forensic Scientists
  • Retired Security Experts (with Law Enforcement, Intelligence, Military & Paramilitary experience is an advantage)
  • International Relations (with cognate years of experience and publications)
  • Peace Studies & Conffict Resolution
  • Refugee Studies
  • Humanitarian Services (with cognate years of experience and relevant publications)
  • Political Science
  • Public Policy
  • Legislative Studies (with cognate years of experience and relevant publications)
  • Monogastric Nutrition or Production
  • Genetics & Breeding
  • Pasture & Range Management
  • Animal Products Processing
  • Crop Science and Soil Science
  • Tourism & Hospitality Management
  • Hotel Management.
  • Hospitality & Tourism Management
  • Transport Management
  • Geography-Tourism Management (with cognate years of experience and relevant publications)
  • Mass Communication (with cognate years of experience and relevant publications)
Qualifications and Requirements
  • Candidates should be holders of Ph.D Degree from a recognized University with at least three (3) years post doctoral teaching, research and administrative experience in a tertiary institution
  • He/She must also have evidence of a minimum of eight (8) journal articles in both local and international reputable learned journals, plus registration with relevant professional bodies where applicable.
Additional Information on Requirements:
  • Although NOUN encourages young post-doctoral and midcareer aspiring academics, only candidates with PhD degrees will be shortlisted for any of this position. NOUN reserves the right to demand additional qualities from a potential member of the community.
  • NOUN will not appoint and promote at the same time, and will place candidates at a salary scale appropriate to their qualifications and experience.
  • NOUN will not entertain any petition for upgrade of salary or adjustment in rank once a candidate has been appointed and acceptance letter submitted.
  • All appointed staff are required to be physically and actively resident in the respective department either in Lagos, Kaduna or Abuja. NOUN does not have and will not provide staff housing.
  • Further, all applicants are expected to be fully computer literate and comprehensively familiar with internet and online technologies of instruction, particularly as it pertains to Open and Distance Learning.
  • Candidates who have reached retirement age or were retired from another service need not apply.
  • In compliance with Federal Character Commission regulations, NOUN will consider employing applicants from the six Geopolitical Zones in Nigeria and reserves the right to ensure this balance in its shortlisting of potential employees.
Remuneration The salary and other conditions of service are similar to what obtains in the Nigeria University System. Candidates will be offered position commensurate with their qualifications and experience.     Job Title: Lecturer II (CONNUAS 3) Location: Nigeria Departments: Computer Science, Environmental Science, Mathematics, Pure & Applied Sciences, Animal Science & Fisheries, Agric. Economics and Extension, Public Health, Environmental Health Science, Religious Studies, Languages, Philosophy, Jurisprudence & International Law, Public Law, Government Law, Private and Property Law, Cooperative Management, Entrepreneurship, Accounting, Administration (Business & Public Administration), Economics, Criminology & Security Studies, Political Science - International Relations, Political Science, Political Science - Peace & Conflict Resolution, Hotel Management & Tourism, Tourism, Banking and Finance, Mass Communication Preamble
  • NOUN, unlike conventional universities, does not have lecture rooms where students gather for lectures at specified time for specified periods. Its principal academic feature is on development of learning materials which students receive at their various Study Centres in various formats (print, electronic, digital) that serve as lecture materials. Students also engage with course facilitators and counselors in these various centres to facilitate their learning.
  • Lecturers in NOUN must therefore be well published nationally and internationally. Publications must be by recognised university press, recognised international publishers or recognised Research Centres, both national and international. NOUN does not accept ‘Open Source’ publications or Predatory Junk.org publications that are online and will not count them as part of the publication output of potential candidates and neither does the university accept self-published nor self-printed books and articles. Candidates who cannot provide evidence of strong schorlastic output in their academic career will not be shortlisted and therefore need not apply.
Details The lecturing position will be in the following areas of specialisation:
  • Cyber Security
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Distributed Systems
  • Software Engineering
  • Big Data and Analytics
  • Biodiversity Management
  • Conservation Science
  • Toxicology & Polution management
  • Environmental Resources Management
  • Climatology
  • Meteorology
  • Urban Environment and Development
  • Consenation Science
  • Desertification and Eremology
  • Forest & Wildlife Management
  • Geography
  • Environmental Chemistry
  • Biology
  • Rural Development Planning
  • Toxicology and Hydrology
  • Pure and Applied Mathematics (with cognate years of experience and publications)
  • Microbiology
  • Zoology
  • Biotechnology
  • Genetics and Human Physiology
  • Physical
  • Organic & Inorganic Chemistry
  • Theoretical Physics
  • Radiation Physics
  • Solid State Physics and Electronics
  • Astrophysics
  • Medical Physics
  • Geophysics and Theoretical Physics.
  • Monogastric Nutrition or Production
  • Genetics & Breeding
  • Pasture & Range Management
  • Animal Products Processing
  • Agricultural Quantitative Techniques and Econometrics
  • Agricultural Marketing and Agribusiness
  • Production Economics
  • Public Health (with cognate years of expenence and relevant publications)
  • Environmental Health (with cognate years of experience and relevant publications)
  • Church History
  • Systematic Theology
  • Comparative Religion
  • Philosophy of Religion and Christian Ethics
  • Islamic Studies
  • Literature and African Traditional Religion
  • French Language
  • Literature Language
  • Hausa Language
  • Igbo Language
  • Yoruba Language
  • Logic
  • Social & Political Philosophy
  • Metaphysics
  • African Philosophy and Ethics
  • International Law
  • Public Law
  • Government Law
  • Private and Property Law
  • Cooperative Economics
  • Agricultural Cooperative
  • Rural Finance & Insurance
  • Rural Development
  • Cooperative Entrepreneurship
  • Islamic Cooperative
  • Cooperative Management
  • Small venture Creation
  • Technopreneurship and Agripreneurship
  • Entrepreneurship Marketing
  • Family Business and Social Entrepreneurial
  • Cooperative & Community Entrepreneurship
  • Leadership & Mentorship
  • Management & Innovation of SMEs
  • Accounting
  • General Administration
  • Human Resources Management
  • Employee Relations
  • Transport management
  • Organisational Behaviour
  • Strategic Management
  • Production Management
  • Business Administration
  • Public Administration (with cognate years of experience and relevant publications)
  • Applied Economics
  • Financial Economics
  • Econometrics
  • International Economics
  • Behavioural Economics
  • Development Economics
  • Health Economics
  • Mathematical Economics
  • Managerial Economics
  • Public Economics and Business Economics.
  • Penologist/Victimologist
  • Criminal lawyer
  • Sociology of Law
  • Criminal Justice Administrator
  • Crime Statistian and Theorist
  • Criminal Ethiologist
  • Forensic Scientists
  • Retired Security Experts (with Law Enforcement, Intelligence, Military & Paramilitary experience is an advantage)
  • International Relations (with cognate years of experience and publications)
  • Political Science
  • Public Policy
  • Legislative Studies (with cognate years of experience and relevant publications)
  • Peace Studies & Conffict Resolution
  • Refugee Studies
  • Humanitarian Services (with cognate years of experience and relevant publications)
  • Tourism & Hospitality Management
  • Hotel Management
  • Hospitality & Tourism Management
  • Transport Management
  • Geography-Tourism Management (with cognate years of experience and relevant publications)
  • Banking and Finance
  • Mass Communication (with cognate years of experience and relevant publications)
Qualifications and Requirements
  • Candidates should be holders of a PhD Degree from recognised Universities plus registration with relevant professional bodies where applicable.
Additional Information on Requirements:
  • Although NOUN encourages young post-doctoral and mid-career aspiring academics, only candidates with PhD degrees will be shortlisted for any of this position. NOUN reserves the right to demand additional qualities from a potential member of the community.
  • NOUN will not appoint and promote at the same time, and will place candidates at a salary scale appropriate to their qualifications and experience.
  • NOUN will not entertain any petition for upgrade of salary or adjustment in rank once a candidate has been appointed and acceptance letter submitted.
  • All appointed staff are required to be physically and actively resident in the respective department either in Lagos, Kaduna or Abuja. NOUN does not have and will not provide staff housing.
  • Further, all applicants are expected to be fully computer literate and comprehensively familiar with internet and online technologies of instruction, particularly as it pertains to Open and Distance Learning.
  • Candidates who have reached retirement age or were retired from another service need not apply.
  • In compliance with Federal Character Commission regulations, NOUN will consider employing applicants from the six Geopolitical Zones in Nigeria and reserves the right to ensure this balance in its shortlisting of potential employees.
Remuneration The salary and other conditions of service are similar to what obtains in the Nigeria University System. Candidates will be offered position commensurate with their qualifications and experience.     Job Title: Senior Lecturer (CONNUAS 5) Location: Nigeria Departments: Computer Science, Environmental Science, Mathematics, Pure & Applied Sciences, Animal Science & Fisheries, Agric. Economics and Extension, Agric. Extension and Rural Development, Educational Foundation, Nursing Science, Public Health, Environmental Health Science, Arts and Social Science, Economics, Criminology & Security Studies, Political Science: International Relations, Political Science, Hotel Management & Tourism, Tourism, Mass Communication, Political Science: Peace & Conflict Resolution Preamble
  • NOUN, unlike conventional universities, does not have lecture rooms where students gather for lectures at specified time for specified periods. Its principal academic feature is on development of learning materials which students receive at their various Study Centres in various formats (print, electronic, digital) that serve as lecture materials. Students also engage with course facilitators and counselors in these various centres to facilitate their learning.
  • Lecturers in NOUN must therefore be well published nationally and internationally. Publications must be by recognised university press,recognised international publishers or recognised Research Centres, both national and international. NOUN does not accept ‘Open Source’ publications or Predatory Junk.org publications that are online and will not count them as part of the publication output of potential candidates and neither does the university accept self-published nor self-printed books and articles. Candidates who cannot provide evidence of strong schorlastic output in their academic career will not be shortlisted and therefore need not apply.
Details The lecturing position will be in the following areas of specialisation:
  • Cyber Security,
  • Artificial Intelligence,
  • Distributed Systems,
  • Software Engineering,
  • Big Data and Analytics
  • Biodiversity Management
  • Conservation Science
  • Toxicology & Polution Management
  • Environmental Resources Management
  • Climatology
  • Meteorology
  • Urban Environment and Development
  • Consenation Science,
  • Desertification and Eremology
  • Forest & Wildlife Management
  • Geography
  • Environmental Chemistry
  • Biology
  • Rural Development Planning
  • Toxicology and Hydrology
  • Pure and Applied Mathematics (with cognate years of experience and publications)
  • Microbiology
  • Zoology
  • Biotechnology
  • Genetics and Human Physiology
  • Physical, Organic & Inorganic Chemistry
  • Theoretical Physics
  • Radiation Physics
  • Solid State Physics and Electronics
  • Astrophysics
  • Medical Physics
  • Geophysics and Theoretical Physics.
  • Monogastric Nutrition or Production,
  • Genetics & Breeding,
  • Pasture & Range Management,
  • Animal Products Processing.
  • Agricultural Quantitative Techniques and Econometrics,
  • Agricultural Marketing and Agribusiness,
  • Production Economics.
  • Agricultural Extention and Rural Sociology.
  • Administration and Planning,
  • Early Childhood Education,
  • Primary education,
  • Measurement & Evaluation,
  • Special Education,
  • Adult Education,
  • Admin. & Planning,
  • Educational Technology,
  • Philosophy of Education,
  • Sociology of Education & Library Studies.
  • Medical Surgical Nursing,
  • Mental Health Nursing,
  • Maternal/Child Health Nursing,
  • Community Health Nursing.
  • Public Health (with cognate years of experience and relevant publications)
  • Environmental Health (with cognate years of experience and relevant publications)
  • Business Education,
  • French Language Education,
  • Social Studies,
  • English Language Education.
  • Applied Economics,
  • Financial Economics,
  • Econometrics,
  • International Economics,
  • Behavioural Economics,
  • Development Economics,
  • Health Economics,
  • Mathematical Economics,
  • Managerial Economics,
  • Public Economics and Business Economics.
  • Penologist/Victimologist,
  • Criminal lawyer,
  • Sociology of Law,
  • Criminal Justice Administrator,
  • Crime Statistian and Theorist,
  • Criminal Ethiologist,
  • Forensic Scientists,
  • Retired Security Experts (with Law Enforcement, Intelligence, Military & Paramilitary experience is an advantage)
  • International Relations (with cognate years of experience and publications)
  • Political Science,
  • Public Policy,
  • Legislative Studies (with cognate years of experience and relevant publications)
  • Tourism & Hospitality Management,
  • Hotel Management.
  • Hospitality & Tourism Management,
  • Transport Management,
  • Geography-Tourism Management (with cognate years of experience and relevant publications).
  • Mass Communication (with cognate years of experience and relevant publications).
  • Peace Studies & Conffict Resolution,
  • Refugee Studies,
  • Humanitarian Services (with cognate years of experience and relevant publications)
Qualifications and Requirements
  • Candidates should be holders of Ph.D Degree from a recognised University with six (6) years teaching, research and Administrative experience in a tertiary institution.
  • Candidates must have evidence of a minimum of ten (10) scholarly publications in both local and international reputable learned journals, plus registration with relevant professional bodies where applicable.
  • Candidates who are not already Senior Lecturers will not be shortlisted for this position.
Additional Information on Requirements:
  • Although NOUN encourages young post-doctoral and midcareer aspiring academics, only candidates with PhD degrees will be shortlisted for any of this position. NOUN reserves the right to demand additional qualities from a potential member of the community.
  • NOUN will not appoint and promote at the same time, and will place candidates at a salary scale appropriate to their qualifications and experience.
  • NOUN will not entertain any petition for upgrade of salary or adjustment in rank once a candidate has been appointed and acceptance letter submitted.
  • All appointed staff are required to be physically and actively resident in the respective department either in Lagos, Kaduna or Abuja. NOUN does not have and will not provide staff housing.
  • Further, all applicants are expected to be fully computer literate and comprehensively familiar with internet and online technologies of instruction, particularly as it pertains to Open and Distance Learning.
  • Candidates who have reached retirement age or were retired from another service need not apply.
  • In compliance with Federal Character Commission regulations, NOUN will consider employing applicants from the six Geopolitical Zones in Nigeria and reserves the right to ensure this balance in its shortlisting of potential employees.
Remuneration The salary and other conditions of service are similar to what obtains in the Nigeria University System. Candidates will be offered position commensurate with their qualifications and experience.     Job Title: Assistant Lecturer Location: Nigeria Departments: Accounting, Banking and Finance, Tourism Preamble
  • NOUN, unlike conventional universities, does not have lecture rooms where students gather for lectures at specified time for specified periods. Its principal academic feature is on development of learning materials which students receive at their various Study Centres in various formats (print, electronic, digital) that serve as lecture materials. Students also engage with course facilitators and counselors in these various centres to facilitate their learning.
  • Lecturers in NOUN must therefore be well published nationally and internationally. Publications must be by recognised university press,recognised international publishers or recognised Research Centres, both national and international. NOUN does not accept ‘Open Source’ publications or Predatory Junk.org publications that are online and will not count them as part of the publication output of potential candidates and neither does the university accept self-published nor self-printed books and articles. Candidates who cannot provide evidence of strong schorlastic output in their academic career will not be shortlisted and therefore need not apply.
Details The lecturing position will be in the area of specialisation:
  • Accounting
  • Banking and Finance
  • Hospitality & Tourism Management, Transport Management, Geography-Tourism Management (with cognate years of experience and relevant publications)
Qualifications and Requirements
  • Candidates should be holders of a PhD Degree from recognised Universities.
Additional Information on Requirements:
  • Although NOUN encourages young post-doctoral and midcareer aspiring academics, only candidates with PhD degrees will be shortlisted for any of this position. NOUN reserves the right to demand additional qualities from a potential member of the community.
  • NOUN will not appoint and promote at the same time, and will place candidates at a salary scale appropriate to their qualifications and experience.
  • NOUN will not entertain any petition for upgrade of salary or adjustment in rank once a candidate has been appointed and acceptance letter submitted.
  • All appointed staff are required to be physically and actively resident in the respective department either in Lagos, Kaduna or Abuja. NOUN does not have and will not provide staff housing.
  • Further, all applicants are expected to be fully computer literate and comprehensively familiar with internet and online technologies of instruction, particularly as it pertains to Open and Distance Learning.
  • Candidates who have reached retirement age or were retired from another service need not apply.
  • In compliance with Federal Character Commission regulations, NOUN will consider employing applicants from the six Geopolitical Zones in Nigeria and reserves the right to ensure this balance in its shortlisting of potential employees.
Remuneration The salary and other conditions of service are similar to what obtains in the Nigeria University System. Candidates will be offered position commensurate with their qualifications and experience.     Job Title: Associate Professor (CONNUAS 6) Location: Nigeria Departments: Crop and Soil Science, Public Health, Environmental Health Science, Administration (Business & Public Administration), Cooperative Management, Entrepreneurship, Accounting, Banking and Finance, Economics, Criminology & Security Studies, Political Science: International Relations, Political Science: Peace & Conflict Resolution, Environmental Science, Mathematics, Pure & Applied Sciences, Tourism, Mass Communication, Political Science Preamble
  • NOUN, unlike conventional universities, does not have lecture rooms where students gather for lectures at specified time for specified periods. Its principal academic feature is on development of learning materials which students receive at their various Study Centres in various formats (print, electronic, digital) that serve as lecture materials. Students also engage with course facilitators and counselors in these various centres to facilitate their learning.
  • Lecturers in NOUN must therefore be well published nationally and internationally. Publications must be by recognised university press,recognised international publishers or recognised Research Centres, both national and international. NOUN does not accept ‘Open Source’ publications or Predatory Junk.org publications that are online and will not count them as part of the publication output of potential candidates and neither does the university accept self-published nor self-printed books and articles. Candidates who cannot provide evidence of strong schorlastic output in their academic career will not be shortlisted and therefore need not apply.
Detail The lecturing position will be in the below area of specialisations:
  • Crop Science and Soil Science.
  • Public Health (with cognate years of expenence and relevant publications)
  • Environmental Health (with cognate years of experience and relevant publications).
  • General Administration,
  • Human Resources Management,
  • Employee Relations,
  • Transport management,
  • Organisational Behaviour,
  • Strategic Management,
  • Production Management,
  • Business Administration,
  • Public Administration (with cognate years of experience and relevant publications)
  • Cooperative,
  • Economics,
  • Agricultural Cooperative,
  • Rural Finance & Insurance,
  • Rural Development,
  • Cooperative Entrepreneurship,
  • Islamic Cooperative &
  • Cooperative Management.
  • Small Venture Creation,
  • Technopreneurship and Agripreneurship,
  • Entrepreneurship Marketing,
  • Family Business and Social Entrepreneurial,
  • Cooperative & Community Entrepreneurship,
  • Leadership & Mentorship,
  • Management & Innovation of SMEs
  • Accounting
  • Banking and Finance
  • Applied Economics,
  • Financial Economics,
  • Econometrics,
  • International Economics,
  • Behavioural Economics,
  • Development Economics,
  • Health Economics,
  • Mathematical Economics,
  • Managerial Economics,
  • Public Economics and Business Economics.
  • Penologist/Victimologist,
  • Criminal lawyer,
  • Sociology of Law,
  • Criminal Justice Administrator,
  • Crime Statistian and Theorist,
  • Criminal Ethiologist,
  • Forensic Scientists,
  • Retired Security Experts (with Law Enforcement, Intelligence, Military & Paramilitary experience is an advantage).
  • International Relations (with cognate years of experience and publications).
  • Peace Studies & Conffict Resolution,
  • Refugee Studies,
  • Humanitarian Services (with cognate years of experience and relevant publications).
  • Biodiversity Management
  • Conservation Science
  • Toxicology & Pollution Management
  • Environmental Resources Management
  • Climatology
  • Meteorology
  • Urban Environment and Development
  • Consenation Science,
  • Desertification and Eremology
  • Forest & Wildlife Management
  • Geography
  • Environmental Chemistry
  • Biology
  • Rural Development Planning
  • Toxicology and Hydrology.
  • Pure and Applied Mathematics (with cognate years of experience and publications)
  • Microbiology,
  • Zoology,
  • Biotechnology,
  • Genetics and Human Physiology,
  • Physical,
  • Organic & Inorganic Chemistry,
  • Theoretical Physics,
  • Radiation Physics,
  • Solid State Physics and Electronics,
  • Astrophysics,
  • Medical Physics,
  • Geophysics and Theoretical Physics.
  • Hospitality & Tourism Management,
  • Transport Management,
  • Geography-Tourism Management (with cognate years of experience and relevant publications).
  • Mass Communication (with cognate years of experience and relevant publications)
  • Political Science,
  • Public Policy,
  • Legislative Studies (with cognate years of experience and relevant publications).
Qualifications and Requirements
  • Candidates should be holders of Ph.D Degree from recognised Universities with at least eight (8) years of teaching, research and administrative experience in a tertiary institution.
  • Candidate must have evidence of many scholarly publications in both local and international reputable learned journals, plus registration with relevant professional bodies where applicable.
  • Candidates who are not already Associate Professors will not be shortlisted for the position.
Additional Information on Requirements:
  • Although NOUN encourages young post-doctoral and midcareer aspiring academics, only candidates with PhD degrees will be shortlisted for any of this position. NOUN reserves the right to demand additional qualities from a potential member of the community.
  • NOUN will not appoint and promote at the same time, and will place candidates at a salary scale appropriate to their qualifications and experience.
  • NOUN will not entertain any petition for upgrade of salary or adjustment in rank once a candidate has been appointed and acceptance letter submitted.
  • All appointed staff are required to be physically and actively resident in the respective department either in Lagos, Kaduna or Abuja. NOUN does not have and will not provide staff housing.
  • Further, all applicants are expected to be fully computer literate and comprehensively familiar with internet and online technologies of instruction, particularly as it pertains to Open and Distance Learning.
  • Candidates who have reached retirement age or were retired from another service need not apply.
  • In compliance with Federal Character Commission regulations, NOUN will consider employing applicants from the six Geopolitical Zones in Nigeria and reserves the right to ensure this balance in its shortlisting of potential employees.
Remuneration The salary and other conditions of service are similar to what obtains in the Nigeria University System. Candidates will be offered position commensurate with their qualifications and experience.     Job Title: Professor (CONNUAS 7) Location: Nigeria Departments: Mathematics, Pure & Applied Sciences, Nursing Science, Environmental Health Science, Administration (Business & Public Administration), Cooperative Management, Entrepreneurship, Accounting, Banking and Finance, Economics, Criminology & Security Studies, Political Science: International Relations, Public Health, Political Science: Peace & Conflict Resolution, Political Science, Tourism, Environmental Science, Computer Science Preamble
  • NOUN, unlike conventional universities, does not have lecture rooms where students gather for lectures at specified time for specified periods. Its principal academic feature is on development of learning materials which students receive at their various Study Centres in various formats (print, electronic, digital) that serve as lecture materials. Students also engage with course facilitators and counselors in these various centres to facilitate their learning.
  • Lecturers in NOUN must therefore be well published nationally and internationally. Publications must be by recognised university press,recognised international publishers or recognised Research Centres, both national and international. NOUN does not accept ‘Open Source’ publications or Predatory Junk.org publications that are online and will not count them as part of the publication output of potential candidates and neither does the university accept self-published nor self-printed books and articles. Candidates who cannot provide evidence of strong schorlastic output in their academic career will not be shortlisted and therefore need not apply.
Details The lecturing position will be in the following areas of specialisation:
  • Pure and Applied Mathematics (with cognate years of experience and publications)
  • Microbiology
  • Zoology
  • Biotechnology
  • Genetics and Human Physiology
  • Physical, Organic & Inorganic Chemistry
  • Theoretical Physics
  • Radiation Physics
  • Solid State Physics and Electronics
  • Astrophysics
  • Medical Physics
  • Geophysics and Theoretical Physics.
  • Medical Surgical Nursing
  • Mental Health Nursing
  • Maternal/Child Health Nursing
  • Community Health Nursing
  • Environmental Health (with cognate years of experience and relevant publications)
  • General Administration
  • Human Resources Management
  • Employee Relations
  • Transport management
  • Organisational Behaviour
  • Strategic Management
  • Production Management
  • Business Administration
  • Public Administration (with cognate years of experience and relevant publications)
  • Cooperative Economics
  • Agricultural Cooperative
  • Rural Finance & Insurance
  • Rural Development
  • Cooperative Entrepreneurship
  • Islamic Cooperative
  • Cooperative Management
  • Small Venture Creation
  • Technopreneurship and Agripreneurship
  • Entrepreneurship Marketing
  • Family Business and Social Entrepreneurial
  • Cooperative & Community Entrepreneurship
  • Leadership & Mentorship
  • Management & Innovation of SMEs
  • Accounting
  • Banking and Finance
  • Applied Economics
  • Financial Economics
  • Econometrics
  • International Economics
  • Behavioural Economics
  • Development Economics
  • Health Economics
  • Mathematical Economics
  • Managerial Economics
  • Public Economics and Business Economics
  • Penologist/Victimologist
  • Criminal Lawyer
  • Sociology of Law
  • Criminal Justice Administrator
  • Crime Statistian and Theorist
  • Criminal Ethiologist
  • Forensic Scientists
  • Retired Security Experts (with Law Enforcement, Intelligence, Military & Paramilitary experience is an advantage)
  • International Relations (with cognate years of experience and publications)
  • Public Health (with cognate years of expenence and relevant publications)
  • Peace Studies & Conffict Resolution
  • Refugee Studies
  • Humanitarian Services (with cognate years of experience and relevant publications)
  • Political Science
  • Public Policy
  • Legislative Studies (with cognate years of experience and relevant publications)
  • Hospitality & Tourism Management
  • Transport Management
  • Geography-Tourism Management (with cognate years of experience and relevant publications)
  • Biodiversity Management
  • Conservation Science
  • Toxicology & Polution Management
  • Environmental Resources Management
  • Climatology
  • Meteorology
  • Urban Environment and Development
  • Consenation Science,
  • Desertification and Eremology
  • Forest & Wildlife Management
  • Geography
  • Environmental Chemistry
  • Biology
  • Rural Development Planning
  • Toxicology and Hydrology
  • Cyber Security,
  • Artificial Intelligence,
  • Distributed Systems,
  • Software Engineering,
  • Big Data and Analytics
Qualifications and Requirements
  • Candidates should be holders of Ph.D Degree from recognised Universities with at least ten (10) years teaching, research and administrative experience in a tertiary institution.
  • Candidates must possess demonstrable competence to provide academic and research leadership.
  • Candidates must also be specialist in core areas of departmental fields of study with evidence of many scholarly publications in both local and international reputable learned journals, plus registration with relevant professional bodies where applicable.
  • Candidates who are not already Professors in recognised universities will not be shortlisted for professorial position
Additional Information on Requirements:
  • Although NOUN encourages young post-doctoral and midcareer aspiring academics, only candidates with PhD degrees will be shortlisted for any of this position. NOUN reserves the right to demand additional qualities from a potential member of the community.
  • NOUN will not appoint and promote at the same time, and will place candidates at a salary scale appropriate to their qualifications and experience.
  • NOUN will not entertain any petition for upgrade of salary or adjustment in rank once a candidate has been appointed and acceptance letter submitted.
  • All appointed staff are required to be physically and actively resident in the respective department either in Lagos, Kaduna or Abuja. NOUN does not have and will not provide staff housing.
  • Further, all applicants are expected to be fully computer literate and comprehensively familiar with internet and online technologies of instruction, particularly as it pertains to Open and Distance Learning.
  • Candidates who have reached retirement age or were retired from another service need not apply.
  • In compliance with Federal Character Commission regulations, NOUN will consider employing applicants from the six Geopolitical Zones in Nigeria and reserves the right to ensure this balance in its shortlisting of potential employees.
Remuneration The salary and other conditions of service are similar to what obtains in the Nigeria University System. Candidates will be offered position commensurate with their qualifications and experience.     Job Title: Librarian II (CONNUAS 2) Location: Nigeria Department: University Library Qualifications and Requirements
  • Candidates should have Bachelor of Library Science (BLS) from recognised Universities with at least 3 years post qualification experience in tertiary institution or Masters of Library Science (MLS) with at least 2 publications in reputable journal.
  • He/She must also be a registered member of relevant professional bodies.
Additional Information on Requirements:
  • NOUN will not appoint and promote at the same time, and will place candidates at a salary scale appropriate to their qualifications and experience.
  • NOUN will not entertain any petition for upgrade of salary or adjustment in rank once a candidate has been appointed and acceptance letter submitted.
  • All appointed staff are required to be physically and actively resident in the respective department either in Lagos, Kaduna or Abuja. NOUN does not have and will not provide staff housing.
  • Further, all applicants are expected to be fully computer literate and comprehensively familiar with internet and online technologies of instruction, particularly as it pertains to Open and Distance Learning.
  • Candidates who have reached retirement age or were retired from another service need not apply.
  • In compliance with Federal Character Commission regulations, NOUN will consider employing applicants from the six Geopolitical Zones in Nigeria and reserves the right to ensure this balance in its shortlisting of potential employees.
Remuneration The salary and other conditions of service are similar to what obtains in the Nigeria University System. Candidates will be offered position commensurate with their qualifications and experience.     Job Title: Assistant Librarian (CONNUAS 1) Location: Nigeria Department: University Library Qualifications and Requirements
  • Candidates should have Bachelor of Library Science (BLS) from recognised Universities with evidence of completion of NYSC.
  • He/She must also be a registered member of relevant professional bodies.
Additional Information on Requirements:
  • NOUN will not appoint and promote at the same time, and will place candidates at a salary scale appropriate to their qualifications and experience.
  • NOUN will not entertain any petition for upgrade of salary or adjustment in rank once a candidate has been appointed and acceptance letter submitted.
  • All appointed staff are required to be physically and actively resident in the respective department either in Lagos, Kaduna or Abuja. NOUN does not have and will not provide staff housing.
  • Further, all applicants are expected to be fully computer literate and comprehensively familiar with internet and online technologies of instruction, particularly as it pertains to Open and Distance Learning.
  • Candidates who have reached retirement age or were retired from another service need not apply.
  • In compliance with Federal Character Commission regulations, NOUN will consider employing applicants from the six Geopolitical Zones in Nigeria and reserves the right to ensure this balance in its shortlisting of potential employees.
Remuneration The salary and other conditions of service are similar to what obtains in the Nigeria University System. Candidates will be offered position commensurate with their qualifications and experience.     Job Title: Librarian I (CONNUAS 3) Location: Nigeria Department: University Library Qualifications and Requirements
  • Candidates should have Masters of Library Science (MLS) & Bachelor of Library Science (BLS) from recognised Universities with at least 6 years post qualification experience in tertiary institution.
  • He/She must also have evidence of a minimum of 3 Journal articles in both local and international reputable learned Journals, plus registeration with relevant professional bodies.
Additional Information on Requirements:
  • NOUN will not appoint and promote at the same time, and will place candidates at a salary scale appropriate to their qualifications and experience.
  • NOUN will not entertain any petition for upgrade of salary or adjustment in rank once a candidate has been appointed and acceptance letter submitted.
  • All appointed staff are required to be physically and actively resident in the respective department either in Lagos, Kaduna or Abuja. NOUN does not have and will not provide staff housing.
  • Further, all applicants are expected to be fully computer literate and comprehensively familiar with internet and online technologies of instruction, particularly as it pertains to Open and Distance Learning.
  • Candidates who have reached retirement age or were retired from another service need not apply.
  • In compliance with Federal Character Commission regulations, NOUN will consider employing applicants from the six Geopolitical Zones in Nigeria and reserves the right to ensure this balance in its shortlisting of potential employees.
Remuneration The salary and other conditions of service are similar to what obtains in the Nigeria University System. Candidates will be offered position commensurate with their qualifications and experience.     Job Title: Librarian I (CONNUAS 3) Location: Nigeria Department: University Library Qualifications and Requirements
  • Candidates should have Masters of Library Science (MLS) & Bachelor of Library Science (BLS) from recognised Universities with at least 6 years post qualification experience in tertiary institution.
  • He/She must also have evidence of a minimum of 3 Journal articles in both local and international reputable learned Journals, plus registeration with relevant professional bodies.
Additional Information on Requirements:
  • NOUN will not appoint and promote at the same time, and will place candidates at a salary scale appropriate to their qualifications and experience.
  • NOUN will not entertain any petition for upgrade of salary or adjustment in rank once a candidate has been appointed and acceptance letter submitted.
  • All appointed staff are required to be physically and actively resident in the respective department either in Lagos, Kaduna or Abuja. NOUN does not have and will not provide staff housing.
  • Further, all applicants are expected to be fully computer literate and comprehensively familiar with internet and online technologies of instruction, particularly as it pertains to Open and Distance Learning.
  • Candidates who have reached retirement age or were retired from another service need not apply.
  • In compliance with Federal Character Commission regulations, NOUN will consider employing applicants from the six Geopolitical Zones in Nigeria and reserves the right to ensure this balance in its shortlisting of potential employees.
Remuneration The salary and other conditions of service are similar to what obtains in the Nigeria University System. Candidates will be offered position commensurate with their qualifications and experience.     Job Title: Laboratory Technologist I (CONTISS 8) Location: Nigeria Qualifications and Requirements
  • Candidates should possess a minimum of B.Sc/B.Tech/HND certificate with at least three (3) years post qualification experience and must be registered with relevant professional bodies.
Additional Information on Requirements:
  • NOUN will not appoint and promote at the same time, and will place candidates at a salary scale appropriate to their qualifications and experience.
  • NOUN will not entertain any petition for upgrade of salary or adjustment in rank once a candidate has been appointed and acceptance letter submitted.
  • All appointed staff are required to be physically and actively resident in the respective department either in Lagos, Kaduna or Abuja. NOUN does not have and will not provide staff housing.
  • Further, all applicants are expected to be fully computer literate and comprehensively familiar with internet and online technologies of instruction, particularly as it pertains to Open and Distance Learning.
  • Candidates who have reached retirement age or were retired from another service need not apply.
  • In compliance with Federal Character Commission regulations, NOUN will consider employing applicants from the six Geopolitical Zones in Nigeria and reserves the right to ensure this balance in its shortlisting of potential employees.
Remuneration The salary and other conditions of service are similar to what obtains in the Nigeria University System. Candidates will be offered position commensurate with their qualifications and experience.     Job Title: Laboratory Technologist II (CONTISS 7) Location: Nigeria Qualifications and Requirements
  • Candidates should possess a minimum of B.SC/B.TECH/HND certificate with evidence of completion of NYSC
Additional Information on Requirements:
  • NOUN will not appoint and promote at the same time, and will place candidates at a salary scale appropriate to their qualifications and experience.
  • NOUN will not entertain any petition for upgrade of salary or adjustment in rank once a candidate has been appointed and acceptance letter submitted.
  • All appointed staff are required to be physically and actively resident in the respective department either in Lagos, Kaduna or Abuja. NOUN does not have and will not provide staff housing.
  • Further, all applicants are expected to be fully computer literate and comprehensively familiar with internet and online technologies of instruction, particularly as it pertains to Open and Distance Learning.
  • Candidates who have reached retirement age or were retired from another service need not apply.
  • In compliance with Federal Character Commission regulations, NOUN will consider employing applicants from the six Geopolitical Zones in Nigeria and reserves the right to ensure this balance in its shortlisting of potential employees.
Remuneration The salary and other conditions of service are similar to what obtains in the Nigeria University System. Candidates will be offered position commensurate with their qualifications and experience.     How to Apply Interested and candidates are required to submit twenty (20) word processed copies of their Applications and Curriculum Vitae giving information in the following format:
  • Full names with surname in Capital
  • Functional Email and phone contacts
  • Post desired and Department
  • Date of Birth, Town and State of Origin, Geopolitical Zone
  • Nationality
  • Current Postal Address
  • Permanent Home Address (with Telephone No.)
  • Marital Status
  • Names, Number and Ages of Children Name and Address of Spouse
  • Name and Address of Next of Kin
  • Institutions attended with dates
  • Academic/Professional Qualification with dates
  • Work Experience from Date & Status of First Appointment
  • Present Employment, status, salary and employer
  • List of publications in details i.e Books, Journals, Contributions to Books, Papers presented at National /International Conferences. NOUN will not accept letters from editors indicating acceptance for as yet unpublished works. (If Applicable)
  • Extra-curricular activities and any other relevant information
  • Reports from three (3) referees should be independently sent to the Registrar, two (2) of the referees must be authorities in the candidates area of specialisation. Candidates whose Referees did not submit their report directly to the Registrar on or before 15th March, 2019 will not be shortlisted for the interview.
All Applications should be sent and addressed to: The Registrar, National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), 91, Cadastral Zone, University Village, Nnamdi Azikiwe Express Way, Jabi, Abuja, Nigeria.   Application Deadline 26th March, 2019.   Note
  • The post applied for and Department are to be indicated at the top-left corner of the sealed envelope containing the application
  • Only shortlisted candidates would be invited for interview.