The Federal University Otuoke is one of the nine universities established by the Federal Government on February 1.1,2011, with a mandate to increase access to University education in all the States of the Country, promote quality tertiary education and have a focus on regional issues in education and research. 

It is located in Otuoke, Ogbia Local Government Area in Bayelsa State. It commenced academic activities in October 2012, offering courses in the Arts, Social Sciences, Life and Physical sciences, Management Sciences and Faculty of Engineering and Technology

Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the vacant academic staff position below

Position: Assistant Lecturers (CONUASS 2)

Departments

• Management Information Science
• Architecture
• Mechatronics Industrial and Marine Engineering
• Civil & Environmental Engineering
• Chemical, Petroleum and Gas Engineering

Qualifications

• Candidates should be holders of Masters Degree in relevant fields with clear evidence of registration for a Ph.D programme.
• He must also have at least three (3) years teaching, research and administrative experience in a tertiary institution.
• Candidates must register with relevant professional bodies, where applicable.
• Recent Ph.D holders and lecturers with strong interest in conducting research in the areas of energy, oil gas and power marine and wetland studies, as well as peace, development, entrepreneurial and governance studies are particularly encouraged to apply.

Position: Lecturers II (CONUASS 3)

Departments

• Management Information Science
• Architecture
• Mechatronics Industrial and Marine Engineering
• Civil & Environmental Engineering
• Chemical, Petroleum and Gas Engineering

Qualifications

• Candidates should be holders of a Ph.D Degree from recognized Universities with three (3) years teaching, research and administrative experience in a tertiary institution.
• They must also have evidence of three (3) publications in both local and international reputable journals, plus registration with relevant professional bodies, where applicable.
• Recent Ph.D holders and lecturers with strong interest in conducting research in the areas of energy, oil gas and power marine and wetland studies, as well as peace, development, entrepreneurial and governance studies are particularly encouraged to apply.

Position: Lecturers I (CONUASS 4)

Departments

• Management Information Science
• Architecture
• Mechatronics Industrial and Marine Engineering
• Civil & Environmental Engineering
• Chemical, Petroleum and Gas Engineering

Qualifications

• Candidates should be holders of a Ph.D Degree from recognized Universities with at least three (3) years post-doctoral teaching, research and administrative experience in a tertiary institution.
• They must also have evidence of six (6) journal articles in both local and international reputable
• Recent Ph.D holders and lecturers with strong interest in conducting research in the areas of energy, oil gas and power marine and wetland studies, as well as peace, development, entrepreneurial and governance studies are particularly encouraged to apply.

Position: Senior Lecturers (CONUASS 5)

Departments

• Management Information Science
• Architecture

Mechatronics Industrial and Marine Engineering

Departments

• Management Information Science
• Architecture
• Mechatronics Industrial and Marine Engineering
• Civil & Environmental Engineering
• Chemical, Petroleum and Gas Engineering

Qualifications

• Candidates should be holders of a Ph.D Degree from a recognized University with at least eight (8) years teaching, research and administrative experience in a tertiary institution. .
• Candidates must have evidence of many scholarly publications in both local and international reputable learned journals, plus registration with relevant professional bodies, where applicable.
• Recent Ph.D holders and lecturers with strong interest in conducting research in the areas of energy, oil gas and power marine and wetland studies, as well as peace, development, entrepreneurial and governance studies are particularly encouraged to apply.
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Position: Professors (CONUASS 7)

• Civil & Environmental Engineering
• Chemical, Petroleum and Gas Engineering

Qualifications

• Candidates should be holders of a Ph.D Degree from a recognized University with at least six (6) years teaching, research and administrative experience in a tertiary institution. .
• Candidates must have evidence of eight (8) scholarly publications in both local and international reputable learned journals, plus registration with relevant professional bodies, where applicable.
• Recent Ph.D holders and lecturers with strong interest in conducting research in the areas of energy, oil gas and power marine and wetland studies, as well as peace, development, entrepreneurial and governance studies are particularly encouraged to apply.

Position: Associate Professors (CONUASS 6)

Departments

• Management Information Science
• Architecture
• Mechatronics Industrial and Marine Engineering
• Civil & Environmental Engineering
• Chemical, Petroleum and Gas Engineering

Qualifications

• Candidates should be holders of a Ph.D Degree from a recognized University with at least ten (10) years teaching, research and administrative experience in a tertiary institution.
• Candidates must possess demonstrable competence to provide academic leadership in a new university with respect to curriculum development and innovation.
• Candidates must also be specialists 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.
• Recent Ph.D holders and lecturers with strong interest in conducting research in the areas of energy, oil gas and power marine and wetland studies, as well as peace, development, entrepreneurial and governance studies are particularly encouraged to apply.

How to Apply 

Interested candidates are required to submit ten copies (10) of the following documents:

• Word-processed applications;
• Detailed Curriculum vitae and;
• Copies of credentials to the Registrar of the University by post.

Electronic copies of these documents should also be emailed to the following email addresses:employment@fuotuoke.edu.ng and registrar@fuotuoke.edu.ng

The curriculum Vitae should, among other information, include the following in this order:

• Full Name (surname first in capital letters);
• Place and Date of Birth;
• Nationality;
• State of Origin & Local Government Area;
• Religion;
• Permanent Home Address;
• Present Postal Address/GSM Number/E-mail Address
• Marital Status;
• Number and Ages of Children (if any)
• Educational Institutions Attended with Dates;
• Academic Qualifications Obtained with Dates;
• Professional Qualifications Obtained with Dates:
• Working Experience including full details of former and present post(s) and pay grade levels history;
• Full details of teaching and research experience and service to the Nation and immediate community, where applicable;
• List of publications, where applicable:
• Honours/Distinctions;
• Extra Curricular Activities;
• Position applied for;
• Names and Addresses of Three Referees.

Candidates submissions should be forwarded in an envelope which should have the position applied for clearly indicated on its left hand corner.

Candidates should also request their three Referees to send reports on them, under confidential cover, direct to the Registrar of the University. The Referees should also be informed to indicate the names of their candidates and the positions and departments applied for.

Hard copies of the applications and supporting documents must reach the Federal University Otuoke via the address stipulated below:

Note: Only candidates who submit both hard and electronic copies of their applications and supporting documents will be considered.