Professor (Public Health)

About the Role

Owolabi University is a newly established, NUC-licensed private university in Osun State, Nigeria, dedicated to providing world-class higher education. We are currently seeking a dynamic and accomplished Professor of Public Health to join our prestigious Faculty of Allied and Health Science at our Osogbo take-off site.

• Provide strong academic and administrative leadership within the Department of Public Health.
• Teach, mentor, and supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Drive groundbreaking research initiatives and secure competitive research grants and fellowships.
• Contribute to curriculum development and program enhancement in line with NUC standards.
• Participate in departmental, faculty, and university-wide committees and community service.

• Ph.D. degree in Public Health or a closely related discipline from a reputable university.
• Minimum of 12 years of post-qualification, full-time relevant teaching, research, and administrative experience.
• Evidence of strong academic leadership with at least 25 scholarly publications in reputable peer-reviewed journals.
• Proven track record of successful postgraduate student supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to attract research grants and fellowships, alongside relevant professional qualifications.

• Competitive compensation structure offering one of the best salary packages in the Nigerian higher education system.
• A stimulating, research-driven academic environment with opportunities for professional growth.
• State-of-the-art facilities designed to foster innovation and academic distinction.

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