Reader / Associate Professor (Computer Science / Cybersecurity)
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OAUSTECH in Okitipupa, Ondo State invites applications for a Reader/Associate Professor position in the School of Computing. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Computer Science or Cybersecurity, have at least 2 years experience as a Senior Lecturer, and demonstrate strong research output, grantsmanship, and postgraduate supervision skills. Salary is on CONUASS 6 scale.
- Senior academic position at a state-owned Nigerian university
- Requires Ph.D. in Computer Science or Cybersecurity from a reputable institution
- Minimum 2 years experience as Senior Lecturer needed
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OAUSTECH in Okitipupa, Ondo State invites applications for a Reader/Associate Professor position in the School of Computing. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Computer Science or Cybersecurity, have at least 2 years experience as a Senior Lecturer, and demonstrate strong research output, grantsmanship, and postgraduate supervision skills. Salary is on CONUASS 6 scale.
- Senior academic position at a state-owned Nigerian university
- Requires Ph.D. in Computer Science or Cybersecurity from a reputable institution
- Minimum 2 years experience as Senior Lecturer needed
- Must show publications in high-impact journals and grantsmanship experience
- Salary on CONUASS 6 pay scale
- Submit 15 copies of typed application with CV and certificates
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Reader / Associate Professor (Computer Science / Cybersecurity) at Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology (OAUSTECH)
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Oct 6, 2026, 12:14 PM
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Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology (OAUSTECH), Okitipupa was established by the Ondo State Government in 2008. The University was initially named as Ondo State University of Science and Technology (OSUSTECH), Okitipupa. The Ondo State Government changed the name of the University to Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology (OAUSTECH) in December, 2019. The University is a technology-based institution which aims at providing the needed manpower training in order to address the critical areas of industrial and technological development of Ondo State and Nigeria as a whole.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and interested candidates to fill the vacant academic staff position below:
Job Title: Reader / Associate Professor (Computer Science / Cybersecurity)
Location: Okitipupa, Ondo
School: Computing
Requirements
Candidates must also possess scholarly publications in high-impact journals, both locally and internationally, have experience in grantsmanship, demonstrate ability to initiate and direct new research efforts, provides mentorship to junior academics, considerable administrative experience and postgraduate supervision.
Candidates must have at least 2 years teaching and research experience as Senior Lecturer.
Other Qualifications:
Candidates applying for this position must possess Ph.D Degree in an appropriate specialization from reputable Universities or comparable institutions of higher learning and a good First Degree in an appropriate discipline and any other professional health field for candidate applying for position in allied health sciences (e.g. Pharmacy, Nursing, Medical Laboratory Science, Physiotherapy and other medical rehabilitation specialties, Radiography).
Salary: CONUASS 6.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit fifteen (15) copies each of typed and duly signed applications with Curriculum Vitae and photocopies of relevant certificates/documents. The Curriculum Vitae should include, among others, the following:
Publications
Journal Articles (asterisk those that have appeared since your last promotion/appointment)
Papers already accepted for publications:
Contribution(s) to Books:
Thesis / Dissertations
Books (peer-reviewed ):
Edited Books:
Authored Books
Permanent Home Address:
Present Postal/Office Address (including phone no/email):
State of Origin:
Present Employment, Status and Salary (both in level and amount):
Published Conference Proceedings
Conference (s) Attended with Dates and / or Papers Presented
Monographs / Technical Reports:
Research in Progress
Manuscripts submitted for publication:
On-going research:
Research completed but not yet published:
Names and Addresses of three Referees:
Name in Full:
Distinctions/Awards
Place and Date of Birth:
Membership of Professional Bodies:
Number and Ages of Children:
Religion:
Marital Status:
Postgraduate Supervision
PhD degree:
Major Supervision
(Name of the Student (s) and title of the Theses)
Masters degree:
Major Supervision
(Name of the Student(s) and title of the Dissertations)
Minor Supervision
Review of Academic and Professional Journals
Undergraduates:
External Examinership:
Postgraduates :
Qualifications (with dates)
Others (if any):
Academic:
Courses Taught at the University Level for the session Under Review
Second Semester:
Undergraduate Level: First Semester:
Second Semester:
Postgraduates Level: First Semester:
Nationality:
Experience
Outside the University
Within the University
Educational Institutions Attended (with dates)
Primary:
Secondary:
Tertiary:
Fellowship Awards
Research Grants and other Grants (specify amount)
International:
National:
Extra Curricula Activities
Administrative Experience
Within the University
Outside the University
All applications should be addressed to:
The Registrar,
Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology (OAUSTECH),
Okitipupa, Ondo State,
Nigeria.
Note
Only the applications of short-listed candidates will be acknowledged.
The reports should be duly marked “CONFIDENTIAL”.
In addition to listing the names and addresses of the Referees, candidates should request the Referees to send a confidential report on them, under separate cover directly to the Registrar.
The position being applied for must be boldly and clearly written on the envelopes or packaging with which the applications are being submitted.
Application Deadline:
3rd November, 2026.
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