{"id":9837,"date":"2025-11-13T12:41:34","date_gmt":"2025-11-13T12:41:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/examkits.com\/blog\/?p=9837"},"modified":"2025-11-13T12:41:36","modified_gmt":"2025-11-13T12:41:36","slug":"unilag-opens-applications-for-prestigious-electric-power-engineering-professorial-chair","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/examkits.com\/blog\/unilag-opens-applications-for-prestigious-electric-power-engineering-professorial-chair\/","title":{"rendered":"UNILAG Opens Applications for Prestigious Electric Power Engineering Professorial Chair"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The University of Lagos (UNILAG), one of Nigeria\u2019s leading universities, has officially opened applications for the <strong>Engr. Seke Somolu Professorial Chair in Electric Power Engineering<\/strong> within its Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This distinguished chair aims to attract highly qualified academics who can advance research, teaching, and industry collaboration in the field of Electric Power Engineering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Role Overview<\/strong><br>The appointed professor will be responsible for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Teaching and supervising undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Electric Power Engineering.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Conducting cutting-edge research and publishing findings in high-impact journals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Organizing public lectures and fostering collaborations between academia and industry.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Eligibility Criteria<\/strong><br>Candidates must demonstrate exceptional academic and research excellence, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>A first degree in a relevant field and a Ph.D. in Electric Power Engineering.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>At least 10 years of post-Lecturer I teaching and research experience.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Minimum three years as Associate Professor or six years as Senior Lecturer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strong record of research publications, including at least three in IEEE Transactions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Participation in at least three IEEE international conferences.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proven ability to supervise Master\u2019s and Ph.D. students.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Academic leadership, ICT competence, and integrity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Remuneration and Benefits<\/strong><br>The position offers an enhanced salary (CONUASS 7 plus 20% mark-up) along with generous allowances for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Transport, research, journals, local travel, housing, conferences, and learned society subscriptions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Books and periodicals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tenure<\/strong><br>The chair is initially a <strong>two-year appointment<\/strong>, extendable by one year at the discretion of the Board of Trustees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Application Process<\/strong><br>Interested candidates should:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Complete the <strong>online application form<\/strong> via: <a href=\"https:\/\/career.unilag.edu.ng\/jobportal\/jobportal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">career.unilag.edu.ng\/jobportal\/jobportal\/<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submit a detailed CV including personal data, academic and professional qualifications, positions held, publications, professional activities, referees, and proposed availability.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Send <strong>three bound copies of publications<\/strong> and an acknowledgment slip of online submission to either:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Director, Office of Advancement<\/strong><br>University of Lagos, Akoka-Lagos<br>Email: advancement@unilag.edu.ng<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>OR<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Deputy Registrar, Human Resources Management Directorate<\/strong><br>University of Lagos, Akoka-Yaba<br>Email: recruitment@unilag.edu.ng<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Deadline<\/strong><br>Applications opened <strong>Monday, November 3, 2025<\/strong>, and will close on <strong>Friday, December 19, 2025<\/strong>. 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