Oromia State University – Vacancy Announcement for External Transfer

Oromia State University has announced multiple vacant positions for interested candidates who fulfill the required competencies and qualifications.

Summary of Open Positions

1. College of Science and Technology & Special Secondary School

• Lecturer in College of Science and Technology:
  • Qualification: MSc in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information System, and related fields (with BSc in Computer Science, Information Technology, or Information System).
  • Experience: Minimum of 4 years of teaching and academic experience in Higher Education.
  • Required Number: 3
  • Work Place: Main Campus Batu
• Lecturer (Chemistry):
  • Qualification: MA/MSc/MEd in Chemistry (should have similar Masters specialization with their BA/BSc/Bed degree).
  • Experience: Minimum 3 years to a maximum of 15 years of teaching experience in high school.
  • Required Number: 1
  • Work Place: OSU Melka Tajo Special Secondary School
• Lecturer (Physics):
  • Qualification: MA/MSc/MEd in Physics (should have similar Masters specialization with their BA/BSc/Bed degree).
  • Experience: Minimum 3 years to a maximum of 15 years of teaching experience in high school.
  • Required Number: 1
  • Work Place: OSU Melka Tajo Special Secondary School
• Lecturer (Agriculture):
  • Qualification: MA/MSc/MEd in Agriculture (should have similar Masters specialization with their BA/BSc/Bed degree).
  • Experience: Minimum 3 years to a maximum of 15 years of teaching experience in high school.
  • Required Number: 1
  • Work Place: OSU Melka Tajo Special Secondary School

2. Department of Physics & Mathematics

• Lecturer – Department of Physics:
  • Qualification: MSc in Computational Physics, Quantum Physics, or Astronomy Physics.
  • Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of full-time university-level teaching experience.
  • Required Number: 1
  • Work Place: OSU Yabello Campus / OSU College of Education Main Campus (Batu)
• Lecturer – Department of Mathematics:
  • Qualification: MSc in Mathematics.
  • Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of full-time university-level teaching experience.
  • Required Number: 1
  • Work Place: OSU College of Education Main Campus (Batu)

3. Department of Economics & Education

• Lecturer – Department of Economics:
  • Qualification: MA, MSc in Economics or specialized sub-fields (Development Economics, Applied Econometrics, Agricultural Economics, Financial Economics).
  • Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of full-time university-level teaching experience.
  • Required Number: 2
  • Work Place: Main Campus Batu
• Lecturer – Department of Economics Education:
  • Qualification: M.Ed, MA, MSc in Economic Policy Analysis, Political Economy, International Economics, Development Economics, Industrial Economics, Financial Economics, Agricultural Economics, or Natural Resource & Environmental Economics.
  • Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of full-time university-level teaching experience.
  • Required Number: 1
  • Work Place: OSU College of Education Main Campus (Batu)

4. Department of Agricultural Business and Value Chain Management

• Lecturer – Department Agri Business and Value Chain Management:
  • Qualification: MSc in ABM, ABVM, or Agricultural Economics.
  • Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of full-time university-level teaching experience.
  • Required Number: 1
  • Work Place: Main Campus Batu

5. Department of Geography Education

• Lecturer – Department of Geography Education:
  • Qualification: M.Ed, MA, MSc in Human Geography, Physical Geography, GIS & Remote Sensing, Geo-spatial Information & Digital Cartography, Urban & Regional Development Planning, Natural Resource Management, or Environmental Change Management.
  • Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of full-time university-level teaching experience.
  • Required Number: 1
  • Work Place: OSU College of Education Main Campus (Batu)

6. Languages and Philosophy

• Lecturer in English Language (TEFL):
  • Qualification: Master of Education (M.Ed) in TEFL.
  • Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of full-time university-level teaching experience in TEFL.
  • Required Number: 2
  • Work Place: OSU Nekemte & Sabbata Campus
• Lecturer in Afan Oromo Language (Oromo Language and Literature):
  • Qualification: Master of Education (M.Ed) in Afan Oromo Language and Literature.
  • Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of full-time university-level teaching experience in Afan Oromo language and literature.
  • Required Number: 2
  • Work Place: OSU Nekemte & Mattu Campus
• Lecturer in Amharic Language:
  • Qualification: Master’s or PhD Education (M.Ed) in Amharic.
  • Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of full-time university-level teaching experience in Amharic.
  • Required Number: 1
  • Work Place: OSU Sabbata Campus
• Lecturer in Philosophy:
  • Qualification: MSc in Philosophy.
  • Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of full-time university-level teaching experience in philosophy.
  • Required Number: 1
  • Work Place: Assala Campus

7. Information Technology & Psychology

• Lecturer – Department of Information Technology:
  • Qualification: MSc in IT, Information Systems, Computer Science, Computer Science and Engineering, or Software Engineering (Plus B.Ed or B.Sc in IT, IS, or CS).
  • Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of full-time university-level teaching experience in IT, IS, or CS.
  • Required Number: 1
  • Work Place: Assala Campus
• Lecturer in Psychology:
  • Qualification: MSc in Psychology.
  • Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of full-time university-level teaching experience in Psychology.
  • Required Number: 1
  • Work Place: OSU Mattu Campus

General Requirements & Guidelines

Minimum GPA Requirements

• Male Applicants: Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 in their Master’s Degree and 3.0 in their Bachelor’s Degree.
• Female Applicants: Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.25 in their Master’s Degree and 2.75 in their Bachelor’s Degree, plus “Very Good” and above for both male and female candidates.
• Higher Education Ranking: Priority is given to higher education ranking applicant candidates.
• Salary Scale: As per the Ministry of Higher Education scale.

Required Documents

Interested and potential applicants must submit:

• An application letter
• An updated CV
• Credentials of all degrees and student copies (transcripts)
• A letter confirming work experience and other educational testimonials
• Original documents with non-returnable copies

How to Apply

Eligible applicants can apply through one of the following methods within seven (7) working days from the date of announcement on the Addis Zemen newspaper:

1. In-Person Application: Visit the Human Resource Administration Directorate of the University at Batu town, Building Block 7, 1st floor, Office No-102, Finfineluncha Cristina Building, 4th floor.
2. Email Application: Send your documents to the official email address: osupr2018@gmail.com

Contact Address: 0461419741 (Batu)