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Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) opens academic staff recruitment across 130 department, reveals salary structure (Apply Now)
Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Osun State, has announced academic and research vacancies across several faculties, departments and research units for its 2026 recruitment exercise.
The vacancies cover positions ranging from Graduate Assistant and Assistant Lecturer to Lecturer I and Lecturer II, as well as Junior Research Fellow and Junior Training Fellow appointments.
Interested and qualified candidates are expected to apply online and meet the academic, professional and other requirements specified for their preferred positions.
According to the recruitment information provided, the application deadline is Friday, November 20, 2026.
OAU Recruitment 2026: Available Positions
The university has advertised vacancies across numerous academic disciplines, including engineering, medicine, nursing, law, education, management, social sciences, natural sciences, agriculture, pharmacy and the humanities.
1. Assistant Lecturer Positions
The following departments and academic areas have Assistant Lecturer vacancies:
| S/N | Department or Academic Area |
|---|---|
| 1 | Adult Education & Life-long Learning |
| 2 | Animal Sciences |
| 3 | Botany |
| 4 | Business Administration |
| 5 | Chemistry |
| 6 | Community / Public Health Nursing |
| 7 | Community Health |
| 8 | Computer Science & Engineering |
| 9 | Counselling & Human Development |
| 10 | Dramatic Arts |
| 11 | Educational Foundations |
| 12 | Educational Management |
| 13 | Educational Technology |
| 14 | English |
| 15 | Family Nutrition & Consumer Sciences |
| 16 | Foreign Languages |
| 17 | Geology |
| 18 | Human Nutrition |
| 19 | International Relations |
| 20 | Local Government & Development Studies |
| 21 | Management and Accounting |
| 22 | Materials Science and Engineering |
| 23 | Maternal & Child Health Nursing |
| 24 | Medical-Surgical Nursing |
| 25 | Mental Health & Psychiatric Nursing |
| 26 | Pharmaceutical Microbiology & Biotechnology |
| 27 | Pharmaceutics |
| 28 | Philosophy |
| 29 | Physics |
| 30 | Religious Studies |
| 31 | Statistics |
| 32 | Linguistics & African Languages |
2. Graduate Assistant Positions
Graduate Assistant vacancies are available in the following departments and academic areas:
| S/N | Department or Academic Area |
|---|---|
| 1 | Biochemistry & Molecular Biology |
| 2 | Business Administration |
| 3 | Chemical Engineering |
| 4 | Chemistry |
| 5 | Community Health |
| 6 | Computer Science and Cybersecurity |
| 7 | Counselling & Human Development |
| 8 | Dramatic Arts |
| 9 | Drug Research & Production Unit |
| 10 | Educational Foundations |
| 11 | Educational Technology |
| 12 | English |
| 13 | History |
| 14 | Human Nutrition |
| 15 | Information Systems |
| 16 | Intelligent Systems Engineering |
| 17 | Kinesiology, Health Education & Recreation |
| 18 | Management and Accounting |
| 19 | Mathematics |
| 20 | Microbiology |
| 21 | Pharmacognosy |
| 22 | Philosophy |
| 23 | Physics |
| 24 | Software Engineering |
| 25 | Statistics |
| 26 | Agricultural Extension and Rural Development |
| 27 | Linguistics & African Languages |
3. Junior Research Fellow and Junior Training Fellow Positions
The university has also listed the following research and training opportunities:
| Position | Department or Unit |
|---|---|
| Junior Research Fellow | Agricultural Extension, Isoya Project |
| Junior Research Fellow | Institute of Cultural Studies |
| Junior Training Fellow | Pharmaceutics |
4. Lecturer I Positions
Lecturer I vacancies are available in the following medical, clinical and related academic departments:
| S/N | Department or Academic Area |
|---|---|
| 1 | Chemical Pathology |
| 2 | Dermatology & Venereology |
| 3 | Haematology and Immunology |
| 4 | Medical Microbiology & Parasitology |
| 5 | Medical Pharmacology & Therapeutics |
| 6 | Mental Health |
| 7 | Morbid Anatomy |
| 8 | Oral Maxillofacial Surgery & Oral Pathology |
| 9 | Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology |
| 10 | Otorhinolaryngology |
| 11 | Physiological Sciences |
| 12 | Preventive & Community Dentistry |
| 13 | Restorative Dentistry |
5. Lecturer II Positions
Lecturer II vacancies cover a broad range of disciplines across the university.
| S/N | Department or Academic Area |
|---|---|
| 1 | Adult Education & Life-long Learning |
| 2 | Agricultural & Environmental Engineering |
| 3 | Agricultural Extension and Rural Development |
| 4 | Arabic Studies |
| 5 | Arts & Social Science Education |
| 6 | Biochemistry & Molecular Biology |
| 7 | Business Administration |
| 8 | Business Law |
| 9 | Chemical Engineering |
| 10 | Chemistry |
| 11 | Civil Engineering |
| 12 | Clinical Pharmacy & Pharmacy Administration |
| 13 | Community / Public Health Nursing |
| 14 | Computer Science & Engineering |
| 15 | Computer Science and Cybersecurity |
| 16 | Counselling & Human Development |
| 17 | Dramatic Arts |
| 18 | English |
| 19 | Family Nutrition & Consumer Sciences |
| 20 | Food Engineering |
| 21 | Food Science & Technology |
| 22 | Foreign Languages |
| 23 | Forest Resources & Wildlife Management |
| 24 | Geology |
| 25 | History |
| 26 | Human Nutrition |
| 27 | Information Systems |
| 28 | Institute of Cultural Studies |
| 29 | Institute of Education |
| 30 | Intelligent Systems Engineering |
| 31 | International Relations |
| 32 | Islamic Studies |
| 33 | Jurisprudence & Private Law |
| 34 | Linguistics & African Languages |
| 35 | Management and Accounting |
| 36 | Materials Science and Engineering |
| 37 | Maternal & Child Health Nursing |
| 38 | Mathematics |
| 39 | Medical Biochemistry |
| 40 | Medical Rehabilitation |
| 41 | Medical-Surgical Nursing |
| 42 | Mental Health & Psychiatric Nursing |
| 43 | Microbiology |
| 44 | Music |
| 45 | Pharmaceutical Chemistry |
| 46 | Pharmaceutical Microbiology & Biotechnology |
| 47 | Pharmacology |
| 48 | Pharmaceutics |
| 49 | Physics |
| 50 | Public Administration |
| 51 | Public Law |
| 52 | Science & Technology Education |
| 53 | Software Engineering |
| 54 | Statistics |
| 55 | Zoology |
OAU Recruitment 2026: Qualifications and Salary Structure
Applicants must possess the qualifications relevant to their preferred positions and meet any applicable professional registration requirements.
The recruitment information provided lists the following annual salary ranges:
| Position | General qualification stated | Annual salary range |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Assistant | Relevant bachelor’s degree with at least Second Class Upper (2:1) and demonstrated academic potential | ₦2,327,557–₦2,594,922 |
| Assistant Lecturer | Relevant bachelor’s and master’s degrees, with doctoral studies in progress | ₦2,599,713–₦3,040,268 |
| Lecturer II | Relevant PhD and evidence of research and teaching potential | ₦2,887,448–₦3,366,138 |
| Lecturer I | Relevant PhD, prescribed teaching and research experience, and scholarly publications | ₦3,511,653–₦4,387,475 |
| Junior Research Fellow | Appropriate postgraduate research qualifications and research potential | ₦3,511,653–₦4,387,475 |
| Junior Training Fellow | Appropriate academic or professional qualifications and training potential | ₦3,511,653–₦4,387,475 |
Important: These are annual figures, not monthly salaries. Applicants should confirm the exact qualifications, experience requirements, applicable salary scale and professional registration requirements for their chosen department in the official vacancy notice.
How to Apply for OAU Recruitment 2026
Interested applicants should access the university’s official academic recruitment portal and follow the application instructions for their preferred vacancy.
Candidates should generally:
- Open the recruitment portal and select the preferred position and department.
- Complete the online application form with accurate personal, educational and employment information.
- Upload an updated curriculum vitae (CV), academic certificates and other supporting documents.
- Provide National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) discharge or exemption evidence, where applicable.
- Supply the names and contact details of three referees, including an academic referee in the relevant field.
- Review the application carefully before submitting it.
Applicants should ensure that all information supplied is accurate and that the required documents are uploaded before submission.
Documents and Additional Requirements
The curriculum vitae should include relevant information on:
- Educational qualifications and institutions attended.
- Employment history and professional experience.
- Research interests and publications.
- Professional memberships and affiliations.
- Conferences attended.
- Awards and academic achievements.
- Research grants, where applicable.
- Postgraduate supervision experience, where applicable.
- Names and contact details of referees.
Candidates must possess recognised qualifications and demonstrate appropriate digital literacy. Professional registration may also be required for certain positions.
The university may verify applicants’ credentials and conduct interviews, assessments and applicable medical checks. Only shortlisted candidates may be contacted.
Application Deadline
Closing date: Friday, November 20, 2026.
Applicants are advised to complete their applications and submit all required documents before the stated deadline.
Recruitment Enquiries
For recruitment-related enquiries, applicants may contact the university through the email address provided in the vacancy information:
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