Tuesday 14 December 2010

Federal University of Petroleum Resources (FUPRE), Nigeria - Vacancy for Staff Positions

Job Vacancy for Teaching & Non-Teaching Staff Positions at the Federal University of Petroleum Resources (FUPRE), Nigeria

The Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun (FUPRE), Delta State, Nigeria was established in March 2007 under a Federal Government of Nigeria initiative to build a specialized University to produce unique high level manpower and relevant expertise for the Oil and Gas Sector in Nigeria and worldwide.

FUPRE is the first of its kind in Africa and it is destined to be the premier international institution-of-choice with state-of-the-art facilities to provide the petroleum and allied sectors, world-class education, training, research, consultancy and extension services.

Applications are hereby invited from qualified, innovative, versatile and proactive professionals of any nationality to occupy the positions listed below and to utilize this opportunity to be part of the pioneering team that will work on this ambitious and challenging project:

A. TEACHING VACANCIES

(I)                COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY

A.    POSITIONS

i.      Professor

ii.      Reader

iii.      Senior Lecturer

iv.      Lecturer I

v.      Lecturer II

vi.      Graduate Assistant

B.     DEPARTMENTS

i.      Chemical Engineering

ii.      Electrical / Electronic Engineering

iii.      Marine Engineering

iv.      Mechanical Engineering

v.      Petroleum Engineering

(II)             COLLEGE OF SCIENCE

A.    POSITIONS

i.      Professor

ii.      Reader

iii.      Senior Lecturer

iv.      Lecturer I

v.      Lecturer II

vi.      Assistant Lecturer

vii.      Graduate Assistant

B.     DEPARTMENTS

i.      Chemistry

ii.      Earth Science

iii.      Environmental Science

iv.      Mathematics & Computer Science

v.      Physics

C.        General Studies & Entrepreneurship Unit

i.      Lecturer I

Qualifications & Requirements

i).         Professor

Candidates must be holders of a Ph.D degree from a reputable university with specialization in the relevant discipline, with not less than 10 years teaching, research and professional / industrial post doctoral experience in the university system. The candidate should:

o   Show evidence of distinguished contribution to scholarship

o   Show evidence of significant research record and a reasonable number of publications in relevant, reputable national and international journals

o   Have significant evidence of teaching ability, capability to initiate and carry out independent research as well as ability to supervise students’ research work.

o   Possess remarkable administrative skills and show evidence of significant participation in administration within the university system

ii).        Reader

Same as for Professor but with at least 8 years relevant teaching and research experience in the university system

iii).       Senior Lecturer

Same as for Reader but with not less than 6 years relevant teaching and research experience in the University system.

iv).       Lecturer I (College of Technology)

Candidates should be holders of a Ph.D in relevant engineering disciplines from reputable university. Candidates with Masters in Engineering in relevant engineering disciplines with COREN plus 3 years cognate experience and evidence of scholarly publications in revered learned journals and registration for a Ph.D programme may be considered.

v).        Lecturer II

Candidates should be holders of a Masters in Engineering in relevant disciplines with COREN plus clear evidence of registration for a Ph.D programme.

vi).       Lecturer I (College of Science)

Candidates should be holders of a Ph.D in relevant disciplines with at least two yrs post-qualification teaching and research experience n a university with evidence of scholarly publications in revered learned journals.

vii).      Lecturer II

Candidates should be holders of Ph.D with evidence of scholarly publications in revered learned journals.

viii).     Lecturer I (General Studies Unit)

Candidates are required to possess Ph.D in

a).Business Administration / Management with specialization in business development and managemen

b). Peace and Conflict Management

For (a) and (b) above, candidates are expected to have 2 years post-qualification cognate experience in teaching and research in a university with evidence of scholarly publications in revered journals.

ix).       Assistant Lecturer

Candidates should possess a M.Sc Degree in relevant fields. Clear evidence of having reached an advanced stage of completing a Ph.D degree programme is mandatory.

x).        Graduate Assistant

Candidates should possess First Class Division or Second Class Upper Division honours degree in the relevant fields.

In all cases, candidates are required to possess appropriate skills and orientation in their respective disciplines in addition to teaching ability with adequate research experience.

SALARY SCALE

i.            Professor:                          CONUASS II 7 (N4,580,349 x N6,020,163)

ii.            Reader:                              CONUASS II 6 (N3,768,221 x N5,004,750)

iii.            Senior Lecturer:              CONUASS II 5 (N3,091,505 x N4,455,508)

iv.            Lecturer I:                         CONUASS II 4 (N2,079,995 x N2,684,101)

v.            Lecturer II:                        CONUASS II 3 (N1,649,509 x N1,979,640)

vi.            Assistant Lecturer:        CONUASS II 2 (N1,451,071 x N1,754,902)

vii.            Graduate Assistant:      CONUASS II 1 (N1,263,373 x N1,447,767)

B. LIBRARY DEPARTMENT



Librarian I

Candidates must be holders of a good honours degree in any discipline with a professional qualification or a higher academic degree in librarianship plus 3 yrs post qualification experience

Salary: CONUASS II 3 (N1,649,509 x N1,979,640)

C. NON-TEACHING VACANCIES

(i).        VICE-CHANCELLOR’S OFFICE

Protocol Officer (CONTISS II 9) (N1,449,363 – N2,109,627)

Responsibilities

o   Receiving visitors on behalf of the university and ensuring their comfort

o   Arranging courtesy calls by the Council, University Management, Faculties, Departments or units

o   Ensuring proper protocol at public functions

o   Handling of passages

o   Any other duties as may be assigned

Qualifications / Experience

Candidates must possess a good honours degree from a recognized university. In addition, candidates must be a registered member of recognized and appropriate professional bodies. A postgraduate degree will be an advantage. Candidates must have acquired not less than five (5) years experience in Public Relations or Journalism (Preferably broadcasting)

(ii).       REGISTRY DEPARTMENT

Principal Assistant Registrar (CONTISS II 13) (N2,723,069 – N3,632,404)

Candidates shall possess a good honours degree from a recognized university with a minimum of ten (10) years post-qualification experience on the job, preferably in the university system. Possession of a higher degree and membership of professional bodies will be added advantage. A good knowledge of ICT is mandatory.

Senior Assistant Registrar (CONTISS II 9) (N1,823,167 – N2,578,127)

Candidates shall possess a good honours degree from a recognized university with a minimum of eight (8) years post-qualification experience on the job, preferably in the University System. Possession of a higher degree will be an advantage. A good knowledge of ICT is mandatory.

Senior Confidential Secretary (CONTISS II 8) (N1,247,854 N1,855,515)

Candidates should be holders of Higher National Diploma in Secretarial Studies with evidence of word-processing skills or 120/50 wpm in Shorthand and typewriting speed with at least 3 yrs post-qualification experience in similar system. A good knowledge of ICT is mandatory.

Confidential Secretary I (CONTISS II 7) (N1,073,217 N1,589,508)

Candidates should be holders of Higher National Diploma in Secretarial Studies with evidence of word-processing skills or 120/50 wpm in Shorthand and typewriting speed. A good knowledge of ICT is mandatory.

(iii).      BURSARY DEPARTMENT

Senior Accountant (CONTISS II 9) (N1449363 N2109627)

Candidates shall possess a good honours degree in Accounting from recognized University with a minimum of six (6) years post-qualification experience on the job, preferably in a University or other tertiary institutions. OR

Candidates shall possess a good honours degree in Accounting plus the Final Certificate of any of the following professional Accountancy Bodies such as ICAN, ACCA, ANAN, CPA, CNA with a minimum of two (2) years relevant post-qualification experience on the job, preferably in a university or other tertiary institution.

Such candidates should have completed the National Youth Service Corps programme or have an evidence of exemption from the programme.

Computer literacy in Excel and Microsoft Word is essential.

Accountant II (CONTISS II 7) (N1,073,217 N1,589,508)

o   Candidates shall possess a good honours degree in Accounting from a recognized university.

o   Such candidates should have completed the National Youth Service Corps programme or have an evidence of exemption from the programme.

o   Computer literacy in Excel and Microsoft Word is essential.

Higher Executive Officer (Accounts) (CONTISS II 7) (N1073217 N1589508)

BSc./HND (Accounting) plus NYSC Certificate

Computer literacy in Excel and Microsoft Word is essential.

Executive Officer (Accounts) (CONTISS II 6) (N698251 N1062683)

National Diploma (Accounting) plus a minimum of two (2) years experience in an educational institution.

Computer literacy in Excel and Microsoft Word will be added advantage.

Principal Internal Auditor CONTISS II 11 (N1,449,363 N2,109,677)

Candidates shall possess a good honours degree in Accounting from a recognized University with a minimum of seven (7) years post-qualification experience in Internal Auditing, preferably in a University or other tertiary institutions. A professional qualification ICAN, ACCA, ANAN, CPA or CNA is also necessary.

Such candidates should have completed the National Youth Service Corps programme or have an evidence of exemption from the programme.

Computer literacy in Excel and Microsoft Word is essential.

The right candidate should possess the necessary drive and managerial ability to motivate staff towards achieving the objectives for which the Internal Audit Unit was set up. The vision of the candidate for the post should be enclosed.

A master’s degree will be an advantage.

(iv).      HEALTH CENTRE

Senior Medical Officer CONMESS 03 (N1845557 N2263037)

Candidates must be holders of M.B.B.S. with a minimum of 3 yrs experience.

Pharmacists I CONTISS II 08 (N1,247,854 N1,855,515)

Candidates must be holders of university degree in Pharmacy from a recognized university plus 3 yrs post qualification experience in similar situation.

Staff Nurse CONTISS II 7 (N1073217 N1589508)

Candidates must be holders of RN or RN/M with 2 yrs post registration experience or BSc. Nursing

(v).       PHYSICAL PLANNING UNIT

Engineer I (Civil / Electrical / Mechanical) (CONTISS II 8) (N1,247,854 N1,855,515)

Candidates must be holders of a good honours degree registrable with COREN plus 3 years relevant post-qualification experience

(vi).      LIBRARY DEPARTMENT

Library Officers (CONTISS II 6) (N698251 N1062683)

Candidates must possess a good honours degree in guidance and counseling from a recognized University plus 5 years relevant experience in a university system or a related establishment. Possession of a higher degree would be an advantage.

Library Assistants: CONTISS II 3 (N311442 N484085)

Candidates must be holders of SSCE/NECO/GCE plus one year experience

(vii)      STUDENT AFFAIRS

Guidance and Counselling Officer II CONTISS II 08 (N1,247,854 N1,855,515)

Candidates must possess a good honours degree in guidance and counseling from a recognized university plus 5 yrs relevant experience in a university system or a related establishment. Possession of a higher degree would be an advantage.

Guidance and Counselling Officer I (CONTISS II 9) (N1449363 N2109627)

Candidates must possess a good honours degree in guidance and counseling from a recognized university plus 5 yrs relevant experience in a university system or a related establishment. Possession of a higher degree would be an advantage.

(viii)     INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES

i.            Web Development / Webmaster: CONTISS II 08 (N1,247,854 N1,855,515)

Applicants must have a good working knowledge of designing and deploying web applications such as PHP, HTML, JAVA Script, etc. A professional certificate in Linux or any other would be an added advantage

ii.            Network Administrator: CONTISS II 08 (N1,247,854 N1,855,515)

Applicants must have a good honours degree in Computer Science, Electrical / Electronic Engineering, or HND in Computer Science. Applicants should also have a good working knowledge of designing and maintaining networks. Applicants should also have a proven knowledge of Hardware repairs and professional certifications to back it up.

iii.            System Analyst: (N1,073,217 N1,589,508)

Applicants must have a good honours degree in Computer Science, Electrical / Electronic Engineering, or HND in Computer Science. Applicants should also have a good working knowledge of software development in VB, VB.NET, strong knowledge in numerical analysis and system design. A professional certification such as DBMS or any other would be an added advantage.

iv.            Hardware Engineer: CONTISS II 08 (N1,247,854 N1,855,515)

Applicants must have a good honours degree in Computer Science, Electrical / Electronic Engineering, or HND in Computer Science. Applicants should also have a good working knowledge of designing and maintaining networks. Applicants should also have a proven knowledge of Hardware repairs and professional certifications to back it up.

CONDITIONS OF SERVICE

FUPRE offers similar remuneration package with what obtains in Federal Government of Nigeria owned Universities.

METHOD OF APPLICATION

Candidates should forward twenty (20) word-processed applications and detailed Curriculum Vitae with copies of credentials. The Curriculum Vitae should, among other information, include and follow this order:

Full Names: Place and Date of Birth; Permanent Home Address; Current Postal Address; Cell Phone Number; E-mail Address; State of Origin; LGA; Marital Status; Number of Children; Educational Institutions Attended with Dates; Academic Qualifications with Dates; Professional Qualifications; Honours; List of Publications; Employment Records; Statement of Experience; Service to the Nation / Immediate community; Names and Addresses of Three Referees, etc. Candidates should request their referees to forward reports under confidential cover direct to the Registrar.

All applications should be addressed to:

THE REGISTRAR AND SECRETARY TO COUNCIL

FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF PETROLEUM RESOURCES

P.M.B. 1221,

EFFURUN,

DELTA STATE,

NIGERIA

All applications should reach the Registrar within six (6) weeks of this advertisement.

Only shortlisted candidates would be contacted.

All successful candidates should be prepared to reside within the immediate environment of the university.

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