Professor (Business Administration)

About this role

Owolabi University invites applications for a Professor of Business Administration. The role is based in Osogbo, Osun State, with the university aiming to widen access to quality higher education and develop graduates for a dynamic world. The university is newly established and licensed by the NUC as of June 29, 2026, and offers competitive salary packages within the Nigerian higher education system. The successful candidate will have strong research leadership, teaching, supervision of postgraduate students, and administrative experience in the field. A PhD in a related discipline is required, along with extensive publication and evidence of securing research grants/fellowships.

What you would do

• Conduct advanced teaching and delivery in the Business Administration discipline.
• Supervise postgraduate research students.
• Lead and contribute to research activities and grant/fellowship acquisition.
• Engage in departmental leadership and administrative duties.
• Publish scholarly work in reputable journals.
• Contribute to curriculum development and academic programme planning.
• Participate in quality assurance and related academic activities.
• Represent the department in internal and external committees as required.

What they are asking for

• PhD degree in a relevant discipline with specialization in Business Administration
• Minimum of 12 years post-qualification experience in teaching, research and administration
• Evidence of academic leadership and 25 or more scholarly publications in reputable journals
• Proven ability to attract research grants or fellowships
• Evidence of successful supervision of postgraduate students
• Full-time relevant teaching, research and administrative experience

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