Recruitment at Wigwe University

Wigwe University is a University built on the vision of a shared future. We have a Vision to ignite Africa’s potential for prosperity, nurture thoughtful fearless leaders, and become the leading university in Africa.

We aim to set a new standard of educational distinction for our continent, students and educators, and nurture the next generation of African leaders as guiding lights for positive impact in a rapidly changing world. The world needs the problem solvers, torch bearers and game changers that will form part of our community of learning. They will create sustainable solutions for our planet and people. They will have the most conducive environment to do this and attain their highest potential.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Associate Professor (Computer Engineering)

Location: Rivers
Employment Type: Full Time

Qualifications

• PhD in Computer Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum of seven (7) years postdoctoral experience, including three (3) years at the Senior Lecturer level.
• Evidence of impactful research and publication record.
• Experience in supervising graduate research and curriculum development.
• Strong track record of academic and industry collaboration.
• Membership of relevant professional bodies (e.g., IEEE, NSE, COREN).

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Cover Letter detailing interest and suitability, Curriculum Vitae and Statement of Teaching Philosophy and Research Interests to: recruitment@wigweuniversity.edu.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Job Title: Senior Lecturer (Computer Engineering)

Location: Rivers
Employment Type: Full Time

Key Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Computer Engineering.
• Design and deliver hands-on lab experiences and student projects.
• Conduct applied research with relevance to African development challenges.
• Participate in curriculum enhancement and departmental administration.
• Engage with external stakeholders, including industry and regulatory bodies.

Qualifications

• PhD in Computer Engineering or a cognate discipline.
• At least five (5) years of academic experience with evidence of teaching and research excellence.
• Published work in reputable journals and demonstrated potential for future contributions.
• Experience with modern engineering tools and simulation software.
• Membership of relevant professional bodies (e.g., IEEE, NSE, COREN).

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Cover Letter detailing interest and suitability, Curriculum Vitae and Statement of Teaching Philosophy and Research Interests to: recruitment@wigweuniversity.edu.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Job Title: Associate Professor (Mechatronics Engineering)

Location: Rivers
Employment Type: Full Time

Key Responsibilities

• PhD in Mechatronics Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum of seven (7) years postdoctoral experience, including three (3) years at the Senior Lecturer level.
• Evidence of impactful research and publication record.
• Experience in supervising graduate research and curriculum development.
• Strong track record of academic and industry collaboration.
• Membership of relevant professional bodies (e.g., IEEE, NSE, COREN).

Qualifications

• PhD in Mechatronics Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum of seven (7) years postdoctoral experience, including three (3) years at the Senior Lecturer level.
• Evidence of impactful research and publication record.
• Experience in supervising graduate research and curriculum development.
• Strong track record of academic and industry collaboration.
• Membership of relevant professional bodies (e.g., IEEE, NSE, COREN).

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Cover Letter detailing interest and suitability, Curriculum Vitae and Statement of Teaching Philosophy and Research Interests to: recruitment@wigweuniversity.edu.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Job Title: Senior Lecturer (Mechatronics Engineering)

Location: Rivers
Employment Type: Full Time

Key Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Mechatronics Engineering.
• Design and deliver hands-on lab experiences and student projects.
• Conduct applied research with relevance to African development challenges.
• Participate in curriculum enhancement and departmental administration.
• Engage with external stakeholders, including industry and regulatory bodies.

Qualifications

• PhD in Mechatronics Engineering or a cognate discipline.
• At least five (5) years of academic experience with evidence of teaching and research excellence.
• Published work in reputable journals and demonstrated potential for future contributions.
• Experience with modern engineering tools and simulation software.
• Membership of relevant professional bodies (e.g., IEEE, NSE, COREN).

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Cover Letter detailing interest and suitability, Curriculum Vitae and Statement of Teaching Philosophy and Research Interests to: recruitment@wigweuniversity.edu.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Job Title: Professor (Mechatronics Engineering)

Location: Rivers
Employment Type: Full Time

Key Responsibilities

• Lead curriculum development and innovative teaching in Mechatronics Engineering.
• Provide strategic leadership in research, grant acquisition, and faculty mentorship.
• Foster industry collaboration and professional partnerships.
• Publish cutting-edge research in high-impact journals.
• Serve on academic boards and participate in policy formulation at the college level.

Qualifications

• PhD in Mechatronics Engineering or a closely related field.
• Minimum of ten (10) years post-PhD experience in academia or industry.
• Internationally recognized research profile and publication record.
• Proven success in securing competitive research funding.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team-building skills.
• Membership of relevant professional bodies (e.g., IEEE, NSE, COREN).

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Cover Letter detailing interest and suitability, Curriculum Vitae and Statement of Teaching Philosophy and Research Interests to: recruitment@wigweuniversity.edu.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Job Title: Senior Lecturer (Electrical Engineering)

Location: Rivers
Employment Type: Full Time

Key Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Electrical Engineering.
• Design and deliver hands-on lab experiences and student projects.
• Conduct applied research with relevance to African development challenges.
• Participate in curriculum enhancement and departmental administration.
• Engage with external stakeholders, including industry and regulatory bodies.

Qualifications

• PhD in Electrical Engineering or a cognate discipline.
• At least five (5) years of academic experience with evidence of teaching and research excellence.
• Published work in reputable journals and demonstrated potential for future contributions.
• Experience with modern engineering tools and simulation software.
• Membership of relevant professional bodies (e.g., IEEE, NSE, COREN).

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Cover Letter detailing interest and suitability, Curriculum Vitae and Statement of Teaching Philosophy and Research Interests to: recruitment@wigweuniversity.edu.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Job Title: Associate Professor (Electrical Engineering)

Location: Rivers
Employment Type: Full Time

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver lectures and design labs in Electrical Engineering.
• Develop research proposals and lead funded research projects.
• Participate in departmental strategic planning and academic leadership.
• Publish research findings and engage in professional dissemination.
• Build partnerships with technology firms and research institutions.

Qualifications

• PhD in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum of seven (7) years postdoctoral experience, including three (3) years at the Senior Lecturer level.
• Evidence of impactful research and publication record.
• Experience in supervising graduate research and curriculum development.
• Strong track record of academic and industry collaboration.
• Membership of relevant professional bodies (e.g., IEEE, NSE, COREN).

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Cover Letter detailing interest and suitability, Curriculum Vitae and Statement of Teaching Philosophy and Research Interests to: recruitment@wigweuniversity.edu.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Job Title: Professor (Electrical Engineering)

Location: Rivers
Employment Type: Full Time

Key Responsibilities

• Lead curriculum development and innovative teaching in Electrical Engineering.
• Provide strategic leadership in research, grant acquisition, and faculty mentorship.
• Foster industry collaboration and professional partnerships.
• Publish cutting-edge research in high-impact journals.
• Serve on academic boards and participate in policy formulation at the college level.

Qualifications

• PhD in Electrical Engineering or closely related field.
• Minimum of ten (10) years post-PhD experience in academia or industry.
• Internationally recognized research profile and publication record.
• Proven success in securing competitive research funding.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team-building skills.
• Membership of relevant professional bodies (e.g., IEEE, NSE, COREN).

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Cover Letter detailing interest and suitability, Curriculum Vitae and Statement of Teaching Philosophy and Research Interests to: recruitment@wigweuniversity.edu.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Job Title: Professor (Mechanical Engineering)

Location: Rivers
Employment Type: Full Time

Key Responsibilities

• Lead curriculum development and innovative teaching in Mechanical Engineering.
• Provide strategic leadership in research, grant acquisition, and faculty mentorship.
• Foster industry collaboration and professional partnerships.
• Publish cutting-edge research in high-impact journals.
• Serve on academic boards and participate in policy formulation at the college level.

Qualifications

• PhD in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field.
• Minimum of ten (10) years post-PhD experience in academia or industry.
• Internationally recognized research profile and publication record.
• Proven success in securing competitive research funding.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team-building skills.
• Membership of relevant professional bodies (e.g., IEEE, NSE, COREN).

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Cover Letter detailing interest and suitability, Curriculum Vitae and Statement of Teaching Philosophy and Research Interests to: recruitment@wigweuniversity.edu.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Job Title: Associate Professor (Mechanical Engineering)

Location: Rivers
Employment Type: Full Time

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver lectures and design labs in Mechanical Engineering.
• Develop research proposals and lead funded research projects.
• Participate in departmental strategic planning and academic leadership.
• Publish research findings and engage in professional dissemination.
• Build partnerships with technology firms and research institutions.

Qualifications

• PhD in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum of seven (7) years postdoctoral experience, including three (3) years at the Senior Lecturer level.
• Evidence of impactful research and publication record.
• Experience in supervising graduate research and curriculum development.
• Strong track record of academic and industry collaboration.
• Membership of relevant professional bodies (e.g., IEEE, NSE, COREN).

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Cover Letter detailing interest and suitability, Curriculum Vitae and Statement of Teaching Philosophy and Research Interests to: recruitment@wigweuniversity.edu.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Job Title: Senior Lecturer (Mechanical Engineering)

Location: Rivers
Employment Type: Full Time

Key Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Mechanical Engineering.
• Design and deliver hands-on lab experiences and student projects.
• Conduct applied research with relevance to African development challenges.
• Participate in curriculum enhancement and departmental administration.
• Engage with external stakeholders, including industry and regulatory bodies.

Qualifications

• PhD in Mechanical Engineering or a cognate discipline.
• At least five (5) years of academic experience with evidence of teaching and research excellence.
• Published work in reputable journals and demonstrated potential for future contributions.
• Experience with modern engineering tools and simulation software.
• Membership of relevant professional bodies (e.g., IEEE, NSE, COREN).

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Cover Letter detailing interest and suitability, Curriculum Vitae and Statement of Teaching Philosophy and Research Interests to: recruitment@wigweuniversity.edu.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the email.