OAU has opened a recruitment exercise for academic and non-teaching positions across its faculties and administrative units
Obafemi Awolowo University is recruiting for teaching and other positions, with vacancies listed in its Faculties of Administration and Agriculture and opportunities across non-teaching units.
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OAU academic and non-academic vacancies are available at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, with advertised opportunities spanning teaching positions and several non-teaching units.
The university’s 2026 recruitment exercise includes academic positions in the Faculties of Administration and Agriculture, alongside non-academic opportunities in areas such as the Registry, Bursary and Audit, technical services, medical services, and agricultural and farm operations.
Interested candidates can review the advertised positions, qualifications and application instructions through the university’s official recruitment portal.
Faculty of Administration Vacancies
The advertised vacancies in the Faculty of Administration include:
International Relations
- Lecturer II — CONUASS 03
- Assistant Lecturer — CONUASS 02
Management and Accounting
- Lecturer II — CONUASS 03
- Assistant Lecturer — CONUASS 02
- Graduate Assistant — CONUASS 01
Business Administration
- Lecturer II — CONUASS 03
- Assistant Lecturer — CONUASS 02
- Graduate Assistant — CONUASS 01
Local Government and Development Studies
- Assistant Lecturer — CONUASS 02
Public Administration
- Lecturer II — CONUASS 03
Applicants should consult the official recruitment portal for the specific qualifications and experience required for each position.
Faculty of Agriculture Vacancies
The announcement also lists vacancies in the Faculty of Agriculture, including:
Agricultural Extension and Rural Development
- Lecturer II — CONUASS 03
- Graduate Assistant — CONUASS 01
Agricultural Extension — Isoya Project
- Junior Research Fellow — CONUASS 04
Family Nutrition and Consumer Sciences
- Lecturer II — CONUASS 03
- Assistant Lecturer — CONUASS 02
Forest Resources and Wildlife Management
- Lecturer II — CONUASS 03
Animal Sciences
- Assistant Lecturer — CONUASS 02
The positions are subject to the qualifications and other conditions specified by the university.
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Salary Structure and Academic Requirements
The supplied vacancy information lists the following salary ranges and requirements for two academic ranks.
Graduate Assistant — CONUASS 01
Salary range: ₦2,327,557–₦2,594,922.
Applicants are expected to possess a good honours bachelor’s degree, with at least Second-Class Upper Division or an equivalent qualification in the relevant discipline. Evidence of academic potential and research interest is also required.
Lecturer II — CONUASS 03
Salary range: ₦2,887,448–₦3,366,138.
Applicants are expected to possess a relevant PhD from a recognised university, with evidence of teaching, research and scholarly potential. Professional registration is required where applicable.
These are the details provided for the two ranks above. Candidates should verify the complete requirements and salary information for their intended positions on the official recruitment portal before applying.
Non-Academic Vacancies Also Available
Beyond academic appointments, OAU’s recruitment portal covers non-teaching positions across the university.
The supplied announcement identifies opportunities in areas including the Registry, Bursary and Audit, technical services, medical services, and agricultural and farm operations.
The university’s recruitment portal provides the central point for reviewing open positions and their individual requirements. Applicants should consult the vacancy listings to identify the roles currently available in these units.
How to Apply for OAU Jobs
Interested candidates should visit the university’s official recruitment portal:
Application portal: https://apply.oauife.edu.ng
Applicants should create or access their applicant profile, review the advertised vacancies, select an appropriate position and follow the portal’s instructions for submitting the required information and supporting documents.
The university states that the recruitment exercise is open to internal and external candidates and will run for six weeks from the publication date. Candidates should confirm the closing date displayed on the official portal and complete their applications before the deadline.
Prospective applicants are advised to rely on the university’s official portal for the latest vacancy details, qualification criteria, and application guidance to avoid being scammed or defrauded by unsuspecting fraudsters who may attempt to exploit the recruitment exercise.
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