Reader (Microbiology)
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Fountain University, Osogbo invites applications for the position of Reader in Microbiology in the Department of Biological Sciences, College of Natural & Applied Sciences. The role requires a PhD with at least seven years of post-PhD experience, 20 publications, and a minimum of two years as a Senior Lecturer. Applications with CV and supporting documents in a single PDF should be sent to vacancy@fuo.edu.ng by 27th September 2026.
- Academic position at a licensed private university in Osogbo, Osun State.
- Requires PhD plus 7 years post-PhD experience and 20 publications.
- Must have spent at least 2 years as a Senior Lecturer.
- Apply by emailing a single PDF to vacancy@fuo.edu.ng.
- Application deadline is 27th September 2026.
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Reader (Microbiology) at Fountain University, Osogbo
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Sep 18, 2026, 2:06 PM
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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
Department: Biological Sciences
College: Natural & Applied Sciences
Requirements
- Must have been Senior Lecturer for 2 years.
- PhD + 7 years of 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 Grade: FUASS 6.
- Salary and conditions of service are very attractive and comparable to what is obtained at other Universities.
- 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:
- Contact Address
- Position Applied For
- Membership of Professional Bodies, Awards
- Marital Status
- State of Origin
- Phone Number
- Name of Next of Kin
- Educational Qualifications with Dates
- Email Address
- Date & Place of Birth
- Work
Experience
+ 20 publications.
Other
Professional Qualifications
Full Name (Surname in Capital Letters)
Present Employment & Salary
Extra-Curricular Activities
Nationality
Names and Addresses of 3 Referees (one of whom must be in the Candidate's field).
Publications
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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