University of Ibadan (UI) - Open and Distance Learning (ODL) is an
excellent method of reaching learners who are separated by time/or
distance. Owing to the competing priorities of work, home and school,
such learners desire a high degree of flexibility. Distance Learning entails
the state of being apart, separateness or remoteness in the
relationship between learners, teachers (facilitators), other learners
and the course content. The structure of distance learning gives
learners the greatest control possible over the time, place and pace
of education from both pedagogical and technological perspectives,
Distance Learning is fast changing and its predominance as a delivery
method for instruction is well documented.
It is in the light of the above that applications are invited from suitably
qualified candidates for the under-listed academic staff positions in
the Distance Learning Centre of the University of Ibadan. Successful
candidates will be required to facilitate/provide academic and
administrative on-line support to aid brief interactive sessions for the
students of the University on the ODL mode and liaise with relevant
academic Units of the University.
1.) Faculty Of Arts
Department of Communication and Language Arts
Lecturer II
Requirements
Applicants must possess Bachelor of Arts (B.A), Master of Arts
(M.A) and Ph.D Degrees in Communication and Language Arts.
Demonstrable competence as well as evidence of previous
experience in ODL facilitation will also be required.
Verifiable competence in the use of Information Technology (IT)
facilities is mandatory.
Evidence of scholarly publications in reputable journals will be an
advantage.
Successful candidate(s) should be prepared to facilitate in GES 101
(Use of English).
Department of Linguistics And African Languages
Lecturer II
Area of Specialisation
Syntax/Semantics/Phonetics/Phonology/Sociolinguistics/Applied
Linguistics
Requirements
Applicants must possess Bachelor of Arts (B.A), Master of Arts
(M.A) and Ph.D Degrees in Linguistics and African Languages.
Demonstrable competence as well as evidence of previous
experience in ODL facilitation will also be required. Evidence of scholarly
publications in reputable journals will be an advantage. Verifiable
competence in the use of Information Technology (IT) facilities is
mandatory.
Successful candidates for the academic staff positions in the Faculty
of Arts should also be prepared to carry out editorial duties on course
materials for the Distance Learning Centre.
2.) Faculty of The Social Sciences
Department of Economics
Lecturer II
Requirements
Applicant must possess Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Master of
Science (M.Sc) and Ph.D Degrees in Economics.
Applicant must have evidence of teaching experience, preferably as a
facilitator of ODL mode of education.
Department of Psychology/Political Science
Lecturer II
Requirements
Applicants must possess a Ph.D Degree in either Political Science/
Psychology with a STRONG bias for Research Methodology and
Statistics.
Applicant must have evidence of teaching experience, preferably as a
facilitator of ODL mode of education.
3.) Faculty of Education
Department of Guidance and Counselling
Lecturer II
Area of Specialisation
Counselling Psychology/ Educational Psychology
Requirements
Applicants should possess a Ph.D Degree in Guidance and Counselling
with specialisation in either of the above named areas of specialisation.
Evidence of scholarly publications in reputable journals will be an added
advantage.
Applicant should also have demonstrable ability to handle foundation
courses in Counselling and Educational Psychology.
Department of Teacher Education
Lecturer II
Area of Specialisation
Instructional Technology
Requirements
Applicant should possess a Ph.D Degree in Educational Technology.
Evidence of scholarly publications in reputable journals will be an added
advantage. In addition to the above, applicant must show evidence of
teaching experience, preferably as a facilitator of ODL mode of
education.
General Requirements for the Positions
Proficiency in/ demonstrable use of Google Apps, blogs, Learning
Management System (LMS), Microsoft Office suite and major social
media network platform to teach students in ODL environment.
Ability to use OER in teaching ODL students.
Ability to author/grade questions in ODL format.
Remuneration
Salary Scale: Lecturer II CONUASS 3
Conditions of Service
The appointment, which is to commence as soon as possible, is for
three years in the first instance. It may be extended for specific
periods or confirmed to retiring age. Fringe benefits include a Pension
Scheme or comparable arrangement as may be approved from time
to time by the University Council, housing allowance at an approved
rate or residential accommodation at an approved rate if University
accommodation is available.
Mode of Application
Applicants should forward their applications and detailed Curriculum
Vitae (20 copies) stating:
Date of Birth (not Age)
Marital Status
State of Origin
Local Government Area
Mobile Telephone Number
E-mail Address
Academic Qualifications
Experience in Teaching and Research
Publications (if any) and enclose two sets of Photostat copies of
relevant credentials.
Applicants should also indicate the names of three Referees and their
addresses.
Applications should be sent to the:
Deputy Registrar (Establishments),
University of Ibadan,
Ibadan, Nigeria,
Electronic copy of the application should also be sent by e-mail
to: dr@dlc.ui.edu.ng
Note
Applicants should request their Referees to send reports on them,
under confidential cover, indicating the positions and department to
which they have applied for, direct to the Deputy Registrar
(Establishments) from whom further details may be obtained.
Applicants are required to indicate the position applied for and the
department in their applications as well as on the envelopes containing
the applications.
Shortlisted applicants would be required to make a departmental
seminar presentation in their area of interest before their being
shortlisted for the oral interview.
Only the applications of shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.
Application Deadline: 9th January, 2013