Professor (Physiotheraphy)

About the Role

Owolabi University is a newly established, NUC-licensed private university located in Osun State, Nigeria, committed to delivering world-class higher education. We are currently seeking a distinguished and dynamic academic leader for the position of Professor of Physiotherapy within our Faculty of Allied and Health Science. Operating temporarily from our take-off site in Osogbo, the university is dedicated to fostering groundbreaking research, academic rigor, and professional distinction. This is a unique opportunity to shape the foundational curriculum of a fast-growing institution and contribute to the advancement of physiotherapy education in Nigeria.

• Provide strong academic and administrative leadership within the Department of Physiotherapy and the wider Faculty of Allied and Health Science.
• Teach, mentor, and supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students in physiotherapy and related disciplines.
• Drive the department's research agenda, actively seeking and securing international research grants and fellowships.
• Develop and review curriculum content to align with global best practices and NUC accreditation standards.
• Mentor junior academic staff and foster a collaborative, research-intensive departmental culture.
• Engage in university governance, community outreach, and institutional development initiatives.

• Possession of a Ph.D. degree in Physiotherapy or a closely related discipline from a reputable university.
• Minimum of 12 years of post-qualification full-time relevant teaching, research, and administrative experience in a tertiary institution.
• Demonstrated academic leadership with a minimum of 25 scholarly publications in reputable peer-reviewed journals.
• Proven track record of successfully supervising postgraduate students (M.Sc. and Ph.D.).
• Demonstrated ability to attract competitive research grants, fellowships, and funding.
• Valid professional certifications and active membership in relevant professional physiotherapy bodies.

• Competitive remuneration package, proudly recognized as one of the best in the Nigerian higher education system.
• A supportive, vibrant, and innovative work environment at a rapidly expanding private university.
• Ample opportunities for professional growth, academic publishing, and leadership advancement.

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