Lecturer I (Library & Information Science)
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Fountain University, Osogbo invites applications for Lecturer I in Library and Information Science under the College of Management and Social Sciences. The role requires a PhD with three years post-PhD experience, prior Lecturer II experience, and a strong publication record. Applications with CV and supporting documents should be submitted in a single PDF to vacancy@fuo.edu.ng by 27th September 2026.
- Academic role at a licensed private university in Osun State
- PhD plus 3 years post-PhD experience and 7 publications required
- Salary on FUASS 4 with attractive conditions of service
- Apply by email in a single PDF before 27 September 2026
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Lecturer I (Library & Information Science) at Fountain University, Osogbo
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Fountain University is a Private University Licensed in May 2007 by the Federal Government and commenced academic activities in January 2008. The Vision of the University is to be a pace-setting institution in terms of learning, character- building, entrepreneurial skills, and service to humanity. Its Mission is to produce competent and resourceful graduates with high moral standards; and the Philosophy is the total development of men and women in an enabling environment through appropriate teaching, research and service to humanity, as underlined by Islamic Ethics and Culture.
Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates for the vacant position below:
Location: Osogbo,
Osun
College: Management and Social Sciences
Requirements
- PhD with 3 years’ post-PhD
- NYSC Discharge / Exemption Certificate, Computer literacy, and proficiency in ICT relevant to the job
- Evidence of professional registration where applicable.
- Salary and Other Conditions of Service
- Salary and conditions of service are very attractive and comparable to what is obtained at other Universities.
- Salary Grade: FUASS 4.
- How to Apply
- Interested and qualified candidates are to submit their Applications, CV, and supporting documents in a single PDF to:
- vacancy@fuo.edu.ng
- using the Job Title as the subject of the email.
- The Detailed and Signed Curriculum Vitae should contain the following:
- State of Origin
- Marital Status
- Date & Place of Birth
- Nationality
- Present Employment & Salary
- Contact Address
- Membership of Professional Bodies, Awards
- Publications
- Professional Qualifications
- Position Applied For
- Extra-Curricular Activities
- Work
Experience
and 7 publications
Must have been Lecturer II for 2 years.
Other
Phone Number
Full Name (Surname in Capital Letters)
Name of Next of Kin
Email Address
Names and Addresses of 3 Referees (one of whom must be in the Candidate's field).
Educational Qualifications with Dates
Note
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Candidates should request their nominated referees to forward their reports directly to the Registrar via:
registrar@fuo.edu.ng
or
fuoregistrar@gmail.com
Application
Deadline:
27th September, 2026.
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