Massive recruitment McPherson University for Academic/Non-Academic Staff Ogun State Nigeria 2014

McPherson University is a licensed private, faith-based, fully residential University established by the Foursquare Gospel Church in Nigeria. The University is located near Ajebo in the Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State. Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the following vacant positions in the University:


TEACHING STAFF POSITIONS

COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES

• Department of History & Diplomatic Studies
• Reader (History)
• Senior Lecturer (International Relations)
• Lecturer I/II (History)
• Assistant Lecturer (International Relations)

COLLEGE OF NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES

a.) Department of Physical & Computer Sciences

• Professor/Reader
• Senior Lecturer
• Lecturer I
• Assistant Lecturer (Mathematics, Algebra/Numerical)

b) Department of Biological Sciences

• Microbiology Programme
  • Senior Lecturer (Medical and Public Health)
  • Senior Lecturer (Environmental Microbiology)
  • Lecturer II(Food/Industrial Microbiology/Food Biotechnology)
  • Assistant Lecturer
• Biochemistry Programme
  • Professor/Reader (Food & Nutritional Biochemistry/Nucleic acid/ Molecular Biology)
  • Senior Lecturer (Toxicology/Ethno-medicine/Lipid/Carbohydrate/Membrane Biotechnology/ drug Metabolism)
  • Assistant Lecturer (Chemistry option, Analytical Chemistry)

c) Senior Lecturer (International Relations)

d) Lecturer I/II (History)

e) Assistant Lecturer (International Relations)

COLLEGE OF SOCIAL & MANAGEMENT SCIENCES

• Professor / Reader (Accounting)
• Senior Lecturer (Accounting)
• Lecturer I/II(Accounting)
• Assistant Lecturer(Accounting)
• Professor (Economics)
• Senior Lecturer (Banking & Finance)
• Lecturer I (Banking & Finance)
• Assistant Lecturer (Economics)
• Professor (Business Administration)
• Senior Lecturer (Marketing)
• Lecturer I/II (Marketing)
• Assistant Lecturer (Business Administration)
• Assistant Lecturer (Marketing)

NON-TEACHING STAFF POSITIONS

a) Technologists

• Chief Technologist (Chemistry)
• Technologist I (Biology/Microbiology)
• Technologist II (Chemistry/Biochemistry)
• Lab Assistant

b) Administrative Staff - Registry

• Principal/Senior Assistant Registrar
• Secretary/ Personal Assistant
• Clerical officer/ Administrative Assistant

c) Bursary Department

• Bursary
  • Accountant I
• Audit Unit
  • Auditor I
  • Audit Clerk

d) University Health Centre

• Assistant Medical laboratory Technologist
• Health Assistant IV

e) Security Unit

• Security Officer

f) ICT Unit

• Computer Laboratory Technologist
• Systems Support Analyst

g) Works and Physical Planning Unit

• Technical Assistant III (Electrical)
• Technical Assistant (Plumbing)
• Driver/Mechanic

Required Qualifications and Experience

Professor - MUTSSS 7
A good honours degree and a PhD in a relevant field from a recognized University with not less than ten (10) years of teaching and research experience since becoming a Lecturer II in a University or Institution of comparable status. A strong proof of continuing research with appreciable evidence of scholarly publications in reputable journals published locally and internationally, as well as ability to initiate and develop courses at the undergraduate and post graduate levels.
Candidates must also have ability to provide academic leadership coupled with sufficient administrative experience.

Reader - MUTSSS 6
A good honours degree and a PhD in a relevant field with at least eight (8) years teaching and research experience in a University or Institution of comparable status. Evidence of substantial scholarly publications in reputable local/international Journals and ability to initiate and develop courses at the undergraduate and post graduate levels. Candidates must also be able to initiate projects, possess some administrative experience as well as experience in working with interdisciplinary groups. Successful applicants must be able to give academic and professional leadership in the field with a strong proof of continuing research.
The successful candidate must have been a Senior Lecturer for at least two (2) years.

Senior Lecturer- MUTSSS 5
A good honours degree and a PhD in the specified field plus at least six (6) years of teaching and research experience in a University or Institution of comparable status. Candidates must have the ability to initiate research work and to supervise post-graduate projects. Evidence of scholarly publications in reputable journals is also required. Experience in working with interdisciplinary groups will be an added advantage.
The successful candidate must have been a Lecturer I for a minimum two (2) years.

Lecturer I- MUTSSS 4
A candidate for this post should normally possess a good first degree and a Ph.D from a recognized University with at least four (4) years of teaching and research experience in a University or Institution of comparable status. Candidate must also have the ability to teach courses effectively with evidence of practical skills and competence. Evidence of scholarly publications in reputable journals is also required.
Lecturer II - MUTSSS 3
Candidates should possess a good honours degree and a PhD from a recognized University in the specified field of specialization. Candidates with Masters degree, must have at least three years of teaching and research in a University or an Institution of comparable status and must show evidence not only of registration for a PhD programme but also of having gone far with the programme. Evidence of scholarly publications will be an added advantage.

Assistant Lecturer - MUTSSS 2
A candidate for this post should normally possess a B.Sc. and Masters degree from a recognized University and must have registered for a PhD programme in the respective field.

NB: It should be noted that professional qualifications will be an added advantage for applicants into Accounting and Banking & Finance programmes.

Salaries And Allowances
McPherson University runs a remunerative package that is comparable to what obtains in Public University in Nigeria. The basic salaries are as stated below:

• Professor: MUTSSS 7 (2,495,898.96 - 3,219,939.96)
• Reader (Associate Professor): MUTSSS 6 (2,063,924.04 - 2,694,896.04)
• Lecturer I: MUTSSS 4 (1,133,550.96 - 1,455,335.04)
• Lecturer II: MUTSSS 3 (908,301.00 - 1,085,114.04)
• Assistant Lecturer: MUTSSS 2 (805,059.96 - 967,842.00)

NON TEACHING STAFF VACANCIES

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

COLLEGE OF NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES

• Chief Technologist (Chemistry) - MUNTSSS 13

Candidate must possess HND/Science Lab Technology in relevant Technology (Chemistry Option) from a recognized institution with a minimum of Lower credit/ 2nd Class Lower Division plus NYSC certificate or evidence of exemption with a minimum of sixteen (16) years experience.
OR

B.Sc. /B.Tech. in relevant technology with a minimum of 2nd Class Lower Division plus NYSC Discharge Certificate or evidence of exemption with a minimum of fifteen (15) years post-qualification experience. In addition, the candidate must be duly registered with the relevant Professional Institute.

• Technologist I - MUNTSSS 8

HND/B.Tech. in relevant Technology from a recognized Institution with a minimum of Lower Credit/ 2nd Class Lower Division plus NYSC Discharge Certificate or Evidence of Exemption.
Candidate must be duly registered with the relevant Professional Institute and must have at least 3 years post-registration experience.

• Technologist II (Chemistry/Biochemistry) - MUNTSSS 7

HND/B.Tech in relevant Technology from a recognized Institution with a minimum of Lower credit/ 2nd Class Lower Division plus NYSC certificate or Evidence of Exemption.
Candidate must be duly registered with the relevant Professional Institute.

• Computer Laboratory Technologist - MUNTSSS 7

HND in Computer Science/ Computer Engineering or relevant discipline with a minimum of Lower Credit from a recognized Institution plus NYSC Discharge Certificate or evidence of Exemption.
A minimum of three years working experience is required for this post. Professional certification and knowledge of computer programming will be an added advantage.

• Systems- support Analyst- MUNTSSS 6

OND in Computer Science/Computer Engineering or relevant discipline with a minimum of Lower Credit from a recognized Institution.
A minimum of three (3) years working experience is required for this post.

• Laboratory Assistant - MUNTSSS 3

WASC/NECO/G.C.E., O'Level Credits in five subjects including English Language and at least two science subjects.

REGISTRY

• Principal/Senior Assistant Registrar -MUNTSSS 13/11

A first degree in Law from a recognized Institution with a minimum of 2nd Class Lower Division. Candidate must have been called to the Nigerian Bar and must have completed NYSC or show evidence of exemption.
The candidate for PAR must have at least ten (10) years post-call experience while candidate for SAR position must have at least eight (8) years post-call experience.

• Secretary/ Personal Assistant II-MUNTSSS 7

B.A/B.Tech./B.Sc./HND in Secretarial Studies, Administration /Office Technology and Management or relevant fields from a recognized Institution with a minimum of 2nd Class Lower Division/ Lower Credit. NYSC Discharge Certificate or Evidence of exemption, O' Level must include English Language.

• Secretary/ Personal Assistant III-MUNTSSS 6

Ordinary National Diploma (OND) in secretarial Studies, Administration/Office Technology and Management or other relevant fields from a recognized Institution with a minimum of Lower Credit plus three years post-qualification experience.

• Clerical Officer/ Administrative assistant- MUNTSSS 3

SSCE/NECO/WASC/GCE O/L Credits in 5 subjects including English Language.

BURSARY DEPARTMENT

BURSARY

• Accountant I - MUNTSS 8

A first degree in Accountancy from a recognized Institution with a minimum of 2nd Class Lower Division plus NYSC Discharge Certificate or Evidence of Exemption plus relevant professional qualification like - ACA, ICAN, ACCA,ANAN, ACMA.

AUDIT UNIT

• Auditor I - MUNTSS 8

A first degree in Accountancy from a recognized Institution with a minimum of 2nd Class Lower Division plus NYSC Discharge Certificate or Evidence of Exemption plus relevant professional qualification like - ACA, ICAN, ACCA,ANAN, ACMA. with three (3) years Auditing experience.

• Audit Clerk - MUNTSSS 4

OND Accounts from a recognized institution with a minimum of Lower Credit plus 5 SSCE/ WASC/NECO Credits including English and Mathematics with two (2) years Accounting experience.

UNIVERSITY HEALTH CENTRE

• Assistant Medical Laboratory Technologist - MUNTSSS 6

OND in Science Laboratory Technology from a recognized institution with a minimum of Lower Credit plus a minimum of three (3) years Medical Laboratory experience.

• AHealth Assistant IV - MUNTSSS 2

WASC/NECO/GCE O' Level with credits in the relevant subjects.

SECURITY UNIT

• Security Officer II- MUNTSSS 7

Ordinary National Diploma (OND) in any field from a recognized Institution with a minimum of six years working experience.
OR
HND/B.Tech/B.Sc. in any field from a recognized Institution with a minimum of Lower Credit or 2nd Class Division plus certificate in Security Training with NYSC discharge Certificate or Evidence of Exemption plus two (2) years working experience.

ICT UNIT

• Computer Laboratory Technologist - MUNTSSS 7

HND in Computer Science/Computer Engineering or relevant discipline with a minimum of Lower Credit from a recognized Institution plus NYSC discharge certificate or Evidence of Exemption.
Candidate must have programming knowledge.

• Systems-Support Analyst- MUNTSSS 6

OND in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or relevant discipline with a minimum of lower credit from a recognized Institution.
A minimum of three years working experience is required for this post.

WORKS & PHYSICAL PLANNING UNIT

• Technical Assistant III (Electrical) - MUNTSSS 3

Candidate must possess SSCE/NECO/WASC O' Level Credits in five (5) subjects including English language plus Trade Test III in Electrical installation/repairs or NABTEB Certificate with 3 years relevant working experience.

• Technical Assistant III (Plumbing) - MUNTSSS 3

Candidate must possess SSCE/NECO/WASC O' Level Credits including English Language plus Trade Test III in Plumbing or NABTEB Certificate with 3 years relevant working experience.

• Driver/Mechanic - MUNTSSS 3

Candidates must possess SSCE/WASC/GCE O' Level Credits in five (5) subjects including English Language plus class E Driving License and Trade Test III with relevant experience.

* Please note that all Candidates for the above posts must show demonstrable evidence of computer literacy.

SALARIES AND ALLOWANCES
McPherson University runs a basic remunerative package that is comparable to what obtains in Public University in Nigeria. The basic salaries are as stated below:

• Chief Technologist: MUNTSSS 13 (N1, 456,398 - N 1,919,655)
• Principal Assistant Registrar: MUNTSSS 13 (N1, 456,398 - N 1,919,655)
• Senior Assistant Registrar: MUNTSSS 11 (N 984,105- N 1,386,324)
• Technologist 1/Accountant 1/ Auditor 1: MUNTSSS 8 (N 682,547- N 997,524)
• Technologist II:  MUNTSSS 7 (N 590,191- N 850,654)
• Computer Lab. Technologist II:  MUNTSSS 7 (N 590,191- N 850,654)
• Secretary/Personal Assistant II:  MUNTSSS 7 (N 590,191- N 850,654)
• Security Officer II: MUNTSSS 7 (N 590,191- N 850,654)
• System - Support Analyst:  MUNTSSS 6  (N 373,557- N 548,394)
• Assistant Medical Laboratory Technologist:  MUNTSSS 6 (N 373,557- N 548,394)
• Audit Clerk:  MUNTSSS 4 (N194,512 - N 290,582)
• Lab. Assistant: MUNTSSS 3 (N 172,827- N 255,481)
• Clerical Officer/ Administrative Assistant:  MUNTSSS 3 (N 172,827- N 255481)
• Technical Assistant III:  MUNTSSS 3 (N 172,827- N 255481)
• Driver/Mechanic:  MUNTSSS 3 (N 172,827- N 255481)
• Health Assistant IV:   MUNTSSS 2 (N 165,425 - N 234242)

Method of Application
Candidates are required to submit ten (10) copies of their application and curriculum vitae giving information in the order listed below:

• Full Names and Surname in Capitals
• Post desired and Department
• Place and Date of Birth
• Nationality
• Religion
• Current Postal Address
• Permanent Home address and Telephone No.
• Marital Status
• Names and Ages of Children
• Institutions attended with dates
• Academic qualifications (with dates)
• Professional qualifications (with dates)
• Major Conferences and Workshops Attended with Papers Presented
• Work experience including details of former and present post and salary
• Research interests- showing details
• List of publications in details showing date of publication
• Extra Curricular Activities
• Names and addresses of three referees

The Referees Report should be sealed and submitted along with the application. Two of the referees must be authorities in the candidate's area of specialization. The post applied for and Department must be indicated at the top left corner of the sealed envelope containing the application.

All applications should be addressed to:

The Registrar
McPherson University
Km 96, Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Seriki Sotayo
P.M.B. 2094, Abeokuta,
Ogun State, Nigeria.

Application Deadline 6th August, 2014