Vacancy at Open University of Nigeria (NOU)

The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following vacant Academic and Senior Non-Teaching staff positions in the University.

1. Professors, Readers and Senior Lecturers
2. Study Centre Directors
3. General Manager NOUN Consult and Investment Ltd (NOUNCIL)

1. Academic Positions In The Schools Listed Below:
Professors, Readers and Senior Lecturers.

School of Arts and Social Sciences
School of Agricultural Sciences
School of education
School of Health Sciences
School of law
School of Management Sciences
School of Science and Technology

Qualifications and Experience

A) Professor

Key Objective:
The Professor is a Senior Academic Staff who is to provide administrative and academic leadership in the School.

Scope of the Position:
The PROFESSOR will be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor through the Dean of the School.

Duties

Providing Academic and Administrative Leadership in the School
Coordination of the activities of the staff of the School, especially in the academic functions of programme/course planning development, administration and research.
Attending meetings of statutory and/or ad-hoc committees, especially Senate and its committees.
Other Duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Dean of the School or the Vice-Chancellor

Principal Accountabilities
The Professor must he:

A respected authority in his/her field of specialization
Versatile in research activities especially at the post graduate level
Able to show evidence of continuing research and publications.
Have supervised a substantial number of post graduate, especially Doctoral Students.
Have considerable professional/ teaching experience.
Possess considerable administrative experience as Head of Department and or Director of Institute, Dean of Faculty, Provost of College in a University.

Qualification
(a) Essential Qualifications

A doctorate Degree in an academic discipline or a related field in the relevant School/Programme.
Substantial number of scholarly publications in reputable and referred journals.
Considerable knowledge and application of information Technology.

(b) Desirable Qualifications
Experience in Distance Education will be an added advantage

Experience
Candidates applying for the position of Professor must have a minimum number of ten (10) years postdoctoral research and teaching experience in a University and show demonstrable evidence of ability to initiate and supervise postgraduate research. Administrative experience at the University or comparable institutions will be an added advantage.

Critical Competencies

Academic and Administrative Leadership: Ability to provide academic and administrative leadership for staff of the School
Resource Management: Ability to efficiently manage and optimize the human, financial and material resources of the School.
Communication Skills: Ability to demonstrate excellent skills in report writing and fluency in communication.
Professional/community service activities: Evidence of involvement in professional and community activities
Staff welfare and motivation: Ability to command the respect and loyalty of his/her staff through consistent demonstration of genuine concern for their welfare and making conscious effort to motivate them towards excellence in the performance of their duties.
Computer Literacy: Ability to use various software for daily tasks e.g. Microsoft word, power point, excel. Ability to use and access the web for teaching and tutorial purposes.

Remuneration
Salary: CONUASS 7 (N 390,029.08-510,013.58)

B) Reader

Key Objective:
The Reader is a Senior academic staff of a School whose duty it is o assist the Dean generally in the administration of the School. He/She is specifically responsible to coordinate and develop course materials, to provide leadership, undertake research and participate in University/professional/community services.

Scope of the Position
The Reader will be responsible to the Dean of the School for the discharge of the
Academic and/or administrative responsibilities that may be assigned to him/her.

Duties

Undertaking programme planning development and administrative delivery
Undertaking course planning, development and delivery
Reviewing and determining acceptability of course materials in conjunction with course developers
Monitoring the progress of the process of course development
Undertaking examination duties including the preparation of examination question papers and marking of answer scripts
Liaising with external examiners, assessors, moderators and advisory peer groups
Undertaking research activities
Organising workshops and seminars in related courses
Supervising the work of course coordinators involved in the programme
Reviewing, adopting and preparing learning materials for use by the School
Participating in the recruitment, training and supervision of part-time tutors
Performing any other academic and administrative duties and responsibilities as may be assigned to him/her by the Dean of the School from time to time.

Principal Accountabilities
The Reader must:

Have an identifiable research focus
Have undertaken extensive research and published substantially in the area of his/her research focus
Have successfully supervised an appreciable number of post graduate (especially Doctoral) Students
Have had some administrative experience at tertiary level preferably in a University.

Qualifications
(a) Essential Qualifications

A Doctorate Degree in the relevant academic discipline or a related field
Considerable number of scholarly publications in reputable and referred journals
Appreciable knowledge and application of information Technology

(b) Desirable Qualifications
Experience in Distance Education will be an added advantage

Experience
Candidates must have a minimum of eight (8) years post-doctoral research and teaching experience in a University and show demonstrable evidence of ability to initiate and supervise post graduate research

Critical Competencies
As itemized for Professor

Remuneration
Salary: CON UASS 6: (N322,351.00 - N425,395.83)

C) Senior Lecturer

Key Objective
The Senior Lecturer is a Senior academic staff of a School whose duties are similar to that of the Reader above

Scope of the Position:
The Senior Lecturer will be responsible, through the Reader, to the Dean of the School for the discharge of the Academic and/or administrative responsibilities that may be assigned to him/her.

Duties
Same as those listed for Reader

Principal Accountabilities
Same as those listed for Reader

Qualifications
Same as those demanded of the Reader

Experience
Candidates must have a minimum of six (6) years post-doctoral research and teaching experience in a University and show demonstrable evidence of ability to initiate and supervise postgraduate research.

Critical Competencies
Same as those expected of a Professor and Reader

Salary CONUASS 5 (N264,292.09 - N377,958.84)

(2) Study Centre Directors for the Following Noun Study Centres:

Kebbi Study Centre, Kebbi State
Abuja Study Centre, FCT Abuja
Lokoja Study Centre, Kogi State
Special Study Centre for the National Union of Road Transport Workers, Abuja
Port-Harcourt Study Centre, Rivers State
Lafia Study Centre, Nasarawa State
Jalingo Study Centre, Taraba State
Owerri Study Centre, Imo State
Gombe Study Centre, Gombe State
Enugu Study Centre, Enugu State
Uyo Study Centre, Akwa Ibom State
Awa-Ijebu, Ogun State
Special Study Centre for the Nigeria Prisons
Special Study Centre for the Nigeria Police

Study Centres are established at Regional, State and Local Government Levels. Students will use any Study Centre within their immediate locality to collect instructional materials, access instruction and multimedia delivery routes, tutorials and counseling service. They will also submit and collect Tutor Marked Assignments (TMA) through such Study Centres and use Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for a variety of learning purposes. To this end, a robust and effective management system is required to support and enhance the instructional functions of the Open and Distance learning system at the Study Centres.

Applicants for the Position Must:

Be an experienced Academic or Administrative staff, not below the rank of Reader/Associate Professor, Deputy Director/Deputy Registrar. Candidates who earn below the salary of CONTISS 14/CONUASS 6 or their equivalent need not apply:
Have served in management capacities including Headship of a Department or Division, Academic Affairs Officer with a minimum of ten (10) years cognate experience.
Possess a minimum of Ph. D. degree in any of the professional fields of studies such as the Liberal Arts, Humanities, Law, Physical Sciences, Engineering, Applied Medicine and Social Sciences.

Major Responsibilities

To head, manage and coordinate the day-to-day activities of the Study Centre
To act as the first contact point for the University in the immediate locality of the Study Centre.
To mentor and evaluate the performances of the instructional facilitators
To laise with the headquarters of the National Open University of Nigeria on matters relating to the distribution of instructional materials to distance learners and instructional facilitators
To ensure maintenance of cordial relationship with the local community

Salaries and other Conditions of Service
The post of Study Centre Director is a full time appointment and attracts the following remunerations:

For Academic staff of the status of Reader! Associate Professor or Professor, the salary is CONUASS 6 or 7 respectively;
For Administrative, Technical or Professional staff who are not below the status of a Deputy Registrar or Director, the salary is CONTISS 14 or 15 respectively.

(3) General Manager National Open University Of Nigeria Consult And Investment Ltd (Nouncil), Kaduna

NOUNCIL is a Limited Liability Company registered with the Corporate Affairs
Commission (CAC) with certificate of Incorporation No: RC 716437 floated by the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) with headquarters in Kaduna.

Major Responsibilities

He/She will be the Chief Executive Officer of the company with the primary responsibility of overseeing the day to day general administration of the company
He/She will report directly to the Chairman of the Board and will execute all decisions of the board.
He/She is expected to possess all attributes of a good Chief Executive Officer and must be a dynamic, self-motivated, focused, proactive and versatile personality. Fle/She must have good marketing skills and be computer literate.

Qualification/Experience

Must have ten (10) years post-graduation work experience in similar b business concerns
Must possess a minimum of a Master’s Degree from a recognised University
Membership of a relevant professional body will be an added advantage
Must he between 35-45 years of age

Salary/Remuneration
Salary/remuneration is competitive and attractive.

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Closing Date: 26th June, 2014.