The University of Lagos, Nigeria (UNILAG) invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for appointment to the Engr. Seke Somolu Professorial Chair in Electric Power Engineering in the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering.
A. Role Description
The occupant of the Engr. Seke Somolu Professorial Chair in Electric Power Engineering will be expected to:
- Teach and supervise undergraduate and postgraduate courses in the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering.
- Conduct research in specialized areas of Electric Power Engineering.
- Organize public lectures and strengthen collaboration between industry and academia through the application of research findings.
B. Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must demonstrate outstanding academic excellence and intellectual merit in the field of Electric Power Engineering. Specifically, candidates must have:
- A good first degree in a relevant field and a Ph.D. in Electric Power Engineering.
- At least ten (10) years of teaching and research experience after appointment as Lecturer I in a university or comparable institution.
- A minimum of three (3) years as Associate Professor or six (6) years as Senior Lecturer.
- Sustained record of analytical and experimental research in Electric Power Engineering.
- At least three (3) publications in IEEE Transactions related to Electric Power Engineering.
- Attendance and presentations at a minimum of three (3) IEEE international conferences in the field.
- Substantial scholarly publications in reputable national and international journals.
- Evidence of ability to supervise Master’s and Doctoral students.
- Academic leadership, administrative experience, ICT competence, and proven integrity.
C. Remuneration
The appointment attracts an enhanced salary package (CONUASS 7 plus 20% mark-up) and the following allowances:
- Transport allowance
- Research allowance
- Journal allowance
- Learned society subscription allowance
- Local travel allowance
- Books and periodicals allowance
- Housing allowance
- Conferences/lectures allowance
D. Tenure
The appointment to the Professorial Chair shall be for a term of two (2) years. At the discretion of the Board of Trustees, the term may be extended for a further period not exceeding one (1) year.
E. Conditions of Service: As contained in the University of Lagos Conditions of Service for Senior Staff.
F. Method of Application
Applicants should submit detailed application and curriculum vitae as well as complete the online application form via: https://career.unilag.edu.ng/jobportal/jobportal/ The CV must include:
- Full name
- Place and date of birth
- Contact details (home address, postal address, email, and telephone)
- Nationality and marital status (including number and ages of children)
- Academic and professional qualifications (with dates and institutions)
- Details of academic positions held
- List of publications
- Other relevant professional activities
- Names and contact details of three referees
- Proposed date of availability, if appointed
Applicants should submit three (3) bound copies of publications, and acknowledgement slip of online submission of application form to:
The Director
Office of Advancement
University of Lagos, Akoka-Lagos
Email: [email protected]
OR
The Deputy Registrar
Human Resources Management Directorate,
University of Lagos, Akoka-Yaba
Email: [email protected]
G. Closing Date
All interested applicants should note that application process, which commenced on Monday, November 3, 2025, will officially close on Friday, December 19, 2025, being the 42nd day from the commencement date.
All prospective applicants are hereby advised to complete and submit their applications on or before the stated deadline, as no extension will be granted beyond the closing date.
Mrs. V. Abosede Wickliffe
Registrar & Secretary to Council
