Professor (Cyber Security)

KolaDaisi University, Ibadan, a private University licensed by the Federal Government of Nigeria in November, 2016 is a non-governmental, non-partisan and non-sectarian institution. It is situated at Km 18, along the new Ibadan-Oyo Express Road. The Vision of the University is “to be a world-class institution for excellence in nurturing graduates to meet the socio-economic needs of a knowledge-driven economy”. Its Mission statement is “to nurture graduates with the competency to help elevate our country to global reckoning”.

The University is established to be a centre of academic excellence committed to the achievement of accelerated development through research and manpower development. It seeks to relate its activities to the cultural, technological, social and economic needs of the people of Nigeria.

As part of its man-power development programme, applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the available position below:

Job Title: Professor (Cyber Security)

Location: Ibadan, Oyo

Requirements

• A Ph.D Degree in relevant field with a minimum of twelve (12) years’ experience in full-time teaching and research.
• Applicant must possess ability to initiate and supervise research projects and have significant peer reviewed scholarly publications in reputable National and International outlets with membership of relevant professional bodies.
• Successful applicant must be able to give academic and professional leadership in the field.
• Proficiency in ICT with demonstrable competence is a requirement.

Salary
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Conditions of Service:

• The appointment which is to commence in the 2026/2027 Academic Session, is for a probationary period of two years in the first instance and may be confirmed to retiring age.
• Salary is as applicable in Federal Universities.
• Other conditions are as contained in the approved Conditions of Service by the Governing Council of KolaDaisi University, Ibadan.

Application Closing Date
15th October, 2026.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward ten (10) copies of their Applications, Curriculum Vitae and Credentials in a sealed envelope, clearly marked at the top left corner with the post for which application is made, to:
The Registrar,
KolaDaisi University, Ibadan,
Km 18 Ibadan - Oyo Express Way,
Ibadan, Oyo State.

Detailed Curriculum Vitae stating the following must be provided:

• Names in Full (Surname first and in capitals)
• Post applying for
• Place and Date of Birth
• Home Address
• Present Postal / Contact Addresses (With Phone Number (s) and E-mail Address)
• Nationality at Birth
• State / Local Government Area / Ward
• Marital Status, Number and Ages of Children
• Name, Relationship and Address of Next of Kin
• Institutions attended with dates
• Academic and Professional Qualifications with dates (including Awards, Distinctions and Scholarships with dates)
• Membership of Professional Bodies
• Important and Relevant Academic Conferences
• Workshops / Courses attended, with dates
• Teaching, Research, Administrative and Community Service Experience
• Other Activities Outside Current Employment
• Current Research, Awards and Grants
• Details of Publications indicating Authorship, Year, Title of Publication, Details of Outlet including Publishers
• Present Employment, Position and Salary
• Extra Curricula Activities
• Names and Addresses of Three Referees
• Proposed Date of Availability for Duties, if appointed.

Applicants should request their referees to forward reference letters on their behalf directly to: [email]

Note

• Applications must be accompanied by a bound copy of listed publications.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.