Readers (Arts) at Kingsley Ozumba (KO) Mbadiwe University, Ogboko (3 Openings) Full Time

Kingsley Ozumba (KO) Mbadiwe University was established on 18th February, 2021 by the enactment of Kingsley Ozumba (KO) Mbadiwe University (Establishment) Law No. 1 of 2021 of Imo State as a multi-Campus University with the main Campus at Ogboko in Ideato South Local Government Area (LGA) of Imo State, Nigeria. This Law repealed the Eastern Palm University (Establishment) Law No. 13 of 2016. The defunct Eastern Palm University was recognized by the National Universities Commission (NUC) as the 42nd State University in Nigeria and 143rd in the Nigerian University System. Statutorily, the erstwhile Eastern Palm University by recent developments has changed to become Kingsley Ozumba (KO) University, Ideato South LGA, Imo State, Nigeria.

We are in search for young, experienced and passionate individuals to join our team in the underlisted position:

Job Title: Reader

Location: Ogboko, Imo
Faculty: Arts

Description
We need qualified candidates to teach in the following departments:

• English & Literary Studies
• History & International Studies
• Linguistics

Requirements

• Applicants should possess a Doctorate Degree in the relevant field plus a minimum of ten (10) years post qualification experience in teaching and research in a university.
• Demonstrate ability to initiate, develop and supervise research, capacity for academic leadership and a good record of scholarly publications and registration with relevant professional bodies where necessary.

Application Closing Date
6th December, 2021.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit Ten (10) copies of their Application Letter and detailed Curriculum Vitae in the following order:

• Name in full (Surname first in capital letters)
• Place and Date of Birth
• Home Address
• Postal Address
• Telephone Number
• Nationality / State of Origin
• Marital Status
• Number and Ages of Children
• Institutions Attended (with dates)
• Academic and Professional Qualifications (including distinctions with dates)
• Names and Addresses of three (3) Referees.

All Applications should be addressed and sent to:
The Registrar,
Kingsley Ozumba Mbadiwe University,
P.M.B. 006, Orlu,
Imo State,
Nigeria.

Note

• The position applied for should be clearly stated on the left hand side of the envelope
• In addition to stating the names of referees, applicants should request their referees to forward references on their behalf under confidential cover direct to the Registrar.
• Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted / invited for interview.