Recruitment at Bowen University

Bowen University is a licensed private institution owned by the Nigerian Baptist Convention and established in July 2001 with a commitment to high performance and adding a distinctly moral dimension and Godly value to tertiary education in Nigeria and beyond.

Applications are invited from suitable candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Programmer

Location: Iwo, Osun

Qualifications and Experience

• Possession of a first Degree not less than Second Class Lower Division in Computer Science/ Engineering, Information and Communications Science/Technology, and any other related discipline from a recognized University, plus NYSC Discharged/Exemption Certificate, plus at least five (5) years post-qualification cognate experience.
• Possession of a  Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Science/Technology, Information and Communication Science/Technology and any other related discipline from a recognized University, plus at least four (4) years post-qualification cognate experience.
• Evidence of Professional Certification(s) by a relevant body is required.

Duties
Responsible to the Director of Digital Services to:

• Coordinate the activities of a number of programmers and analysts in his Unit.
• Assist systems study duty and evaluates reports.
• Schedule systems study flow and evaluates programs efficiency.
• Assign personnel to projects.
• Perform other related duties that may be assigned by the superior officer.

Salary and Conditions of Service

• Bowen University runs a unique remuneration package, which is similar to what obtains in other tertiary institutions.
• The University is a fully residential institution. Consequently, it is mandatory for the staff of the University to be resident within Iwo or Ogbomoso, as may be applicable.

Application Closing Date
18th November, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates are required to submit 10 type-written copies of their Application Letter and Curriculum Vitae giving information in the following format:

• General Information:
  • Full Name (Surname first in capital letters, followed by a comma and other names not in capital letters except the first letter)
  • Date of Birth
  • Town/Ward
  • Local Government of Origin
  • State of Origin
  • Nationality
  • Permanent Home Address
  • Current Home/Postal Address
  • Telephone Number/WhatsApp Number
  • E-mail Address
  • Religion/Denomination
  • Gender
  • Marital Status
  • Name of Spouse
  • Address of Spouse
  • Telephone Number/WhatsApp Number of Spouse
  • Number and Ages of Children
  • Name, Address and GSM Number of Next-of-Kin (other than spouse)
  • Post Applied For
  • Department Applied Into
  • Institutions Attended with Dates
  • Academic Qualifications (with class of degrees and dates)
  • Professional Qualification(s)/Membership (with dates)
  • Scholarships and Prizes (with dates)
  • Honours and Distinctions
• Details of Working Experience (in the following format):
  • Name and Address of the Institution/Organization
  • The Duration
  • Position(s) Held
  • Schedule of Duties
• Extra Curricular Activities
• Referees:
  • Names and addresses of three referees who should forward reports directly to “The Registrar, Bowen University, Iwo” attesting to the candidate’s abilities, moral character, and uprightness. Signed electronic copies of the confidential report in PDF format can be submitted to the same email address stated below.
• Signature and Date.

The Application should be submitted in an envelope marked at the top right corner with the position applied for to:
The Registrar,
Bowen University,
P.M.B. 284, Iwo,
Osun State, Nigeria.
And
A softcopy of the Application, CV and credentials should be forwarded to: registrar@bowen.edu.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Job Title: Programmer I

Location: Iwo, Osun
Directorate: Digital Services

Qualifications and Experience

• Possession of a first Degree not less than Second Class Lower Division in Computer Science/ Engineering, Information and Communications Science/Technology, and any other related discipline from a recognized University, plus NYSC Discharged/Exemption Certificate, plus at least two (2) years post-qualification cognate experience.
• Possession of a  Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Science/Technology, Information and Communication Science/Technology and any other related discipline from a recognized University, plus at least two (2) years post-qualification cognate experience.
• Evidence of Professional Certification(s) by a relevant body is required.

Duties
Responsible to the Director of Digital Services to:

• Carry out on-the-spot systems investigation and finalizes the detailed layout of files.
• Study and analyze Systems problems.
• Organize systems examination and flow charting.
• Evaluate new systems design and integrates them into existing systems.
• Arrange data requirements for systems duty.
• Perform other related duties that may be assigned by the superior officer

Salary and Conditions of Service

• Bowen University runs a unique remuneration package, which is similar to what obtains in other tertiary institutions.
• The University is a fully residential institution. Consequently, it is mandatory for the staff of the University to be resident within Iwo or Ogbomoso, as may be applicable.

Application Closing Date
18th November, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates are required to submit 10 type-written copies of their Application Letter and Curriculum Vitae giving information in the following format:

• General Information:
  • Full Name (Surname first in capital letters, followed by a comma and other names not in capital letters except the first letter)
  • Date of Birth
  • Town/Ward
  • Local Government of Origin
  • State of Origin
  • Nationality
  • Permanent Home Address
  • Current Home/Postal Address
  • Telephone Number/WhatsApp Number
  • E-mail Address
  • Religion/Denomination
  • Gender
  • Marital Status
  • Name of Spouse
  • Address of Spouse
  • Telephone Number/WhatsApp Number of Spouse
  • Number and Ages of Children
  • Name, Address and GSM Number of Next-of-Kin (other than spouse)
  • Post Applied For
  • Department Applied Into
  • Institutions Attended with Dates
  • Academic Qualifications (with class of degrees and dates)
  • Professional Qualification(s)/Membership (with dates)
  • Scholarships and Prizes (with dates)
  • Honours and Distinctions
• Details of Working Experience (in the following format):
  • Name and Address of the Institution/Organization
  • The Duration
  • Position(s) Held
  • Schedule of Duties
• Extra Curricular Activities
• Referees:
  • Names and addresses of three referees who should forward reports directly to “The Registrar, Bowen University, Iwo” attesting to the candidate’s abilities, moral character, and uprightness. Signed electronic copies of the confidential report in PDF format can be submitted to the same email address stated below.
• Signature and Date.

The Application should be submitted in an envelope marked at the top right corner with the position applied for to:
The Registrar,
Bowen University,
P.M.B. 284, Iwo,
Osun State, Nigeria.
And
A softcopy of the Application, CV and credentials should be forwarded to: registrar@bowen.edu.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Job Title: University Librarian

Location: Iwo, Osun

Job Summary

• The University Librarian is the Academic and Professional Head of the University Library and shall be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the day-to-day Administration and Management of the University Library and its branches; providing Library and Information Services for the entire University community.
• By virtue of his/her position, the University Librarian is a Principal Officer of the University.

Requirements

• Candidates must possess a good Honours Degree from a recognized University and a Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science or its equivalent;
• Must fully understand the complexity of the University System and must be able to effectively utilize its human resources to develop a Library System that will fully support the aspirations of the University to attain world-class status;
• At least fifteen (15) years of relevant post-graduation experience in University Administration or similar Institution;
• Must be ICT compliant and able to move the University towards Virtual Library Applications and Platforms;
• Must be a Certified Librarian with evidence of Membership of recognized Professional Bodies (e.g., Nigerian Library Association (NLA));
• Possession of a Doctorate Degree will be an added advantage;
• Must be between 45 and 60 years of age as of the time of assumption of duty.

General Terms and Conditions of Service

• The appointments shall be for a single term of five (5) years only, on the terms and conditions as may be specified in the letters of appointments;
• Bowen University runs a unique remuneration package, which is similar and favourably compares with what obtains in other Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria; and as may be approved by the Governing Council from time to time;
• Fringe benefits include furnished accommodations, official vehicles and drivers and other benefits as approved by the Governing Council.

Application Closing Date
31st December, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Application, Curriculum Vitae and all other necessary credentials giving information in the following format:

• Full name with surname first in capital letters
• Post applied for
• Date of birth, town and state of origin
• Nationality
• Religion and denomination;
• Current postal address, including GSM number and email address;
• Permanent home address;
• Marital status;
• Name of spouse and GSM number;
• Names and ages of children;
• Institutions attended with dates;
• Academic qualifications with dates;
• Membership of professional bodies;
• Work experience
• Scholarly publications, the link to Google Scholar, ORCID, SCOPUS and Research Gate (to be properly cited)
• Major conferences attended in the last five years with papers presented
• Present employment, status and salary;
• Service to national and international bodies
• Names and addresses of three (3) referees;
• Signature and date.

All Applications should be sent as attachments in PDF format to: apply@bowen.edu.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.
And
Candidates are also requested to submit ten (10) copies of their Applications, Curriculum Vitae and necessary credentials under confidential cover in a sealed envelope marked “Post of Librarian, Bowen University, Iwo” to:
The Registrar,
Bowen University,
P.M.B. 284, Iwo,
Osun State, Nigeria.

Note

• The application should include candidate’s statement of Vision and Mission for the University Library for the next five years in not more than 1,000 words;
• Referees should be contacted by each candidate to submit signed electronic copies of their report in PDF format to the same email address stated above, attesting to the academic and managerial abilities as well as moral character and uprightness of the candidate;
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
• Shortlisted candidates will be requested to make themselves available for the interview with the Selection Committee of the Governing Council on a selected date and time.

Job Title: Programmer II

Location: Iwo, Osun
Directorate: Digital Services

Responsibilities
Responsible to the Director of Digital Services to:

• Assists in systems planning and design with officers from other necessary cadres.
• Undertakes systems analysis.
• Undertakes program writing.
• Performs other related duties that may be assigned by the superiors.

Requirements

• Possession of a first Degree not less than Second Class Lower Division in Computer Science/ Engineering, Information and Communications Science/Technology, and any other related discipline from a recognized University, plus NYSC Discharged/Exemption Certificate.
• Evidence of Professional Certification(s) by a relevant body is an added advantage.

Salary and Conditions of Service

• Bowen University runs a unique remuneration package, which is similar to what obtains in other tertiary institutions.
• The University is a fully residential institution. Consequently, it is mandatory for the staff of the University to be resident within Iwo or Ogbomoso, as may be applicable.

Application Closing Date
18th November, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates are required to submit 10 type-written copies of their Application Letter and Curriculum Vitae giving information in the following format:

• General Information:
  • Full Name (Surname first in capital letters, followed by a comma and other names not in capital letters except the first letter)
  • Date of Birth
  • Town/Ward
  • Local Government of Origin
  • State of Origin
  • Nationality
  • Permanent Home Address
  • Current Home/Postal Address
  • Telephone Number/WhatsApp Number
  • E-mail Address
  • Religion/Denomination
  • Gender
  • Marital Status
  • Name of Spouse
  • Address of Spouse
  • Telephone Number/WhatsApp Number of Spouse
  • Number and Ages of Children
  • Name, Address and GSM Number of Next-of-Kin (other than spouse)
  • Post Applied For
  • Department Applied Into
  • Institutions Attended with Dates
  • Academic Qualifications (with class of degrees and dates)
  • Professional Qualification(s)/Membership (with dates)
  • Scholarships and Prizes (with dates)
  • Honours and Distinctions
• Details of Working Experience (in the following format):
  • Name and Address of the Institution/Organization
  • The Duration
  • Position(s) Held
  • Schedule of Duties
• Extra Curricular Activities
• Referees:
  • Names and addresses of three referees who should forward reports directly to “The Registrar, Bowen University, Iwo” attesting to the candidate’s abilities, moral character, and uprightness. Signed electronic copies of the confidential report in PDF format can be submitted to the same email address stated below.
• Signature and Date.

The Application should be submitted in an envelope marked at the top right corner with the position applied for to:
The Registrar,
Bowen University,
P.M.B. 284, Iwo,
Osun State, Nigeria.
And
A softcopy of the Application, CV and credentials should be forwarded to: registrar@bowen.edu.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Job Title: Registrar

Location: Iwo, Osun

Job Summary

• The University Registrar is a Principal Officer and the Chief Administrative Officer of the University.
• He/she is responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the day-to-day administration of the University except as otherwise stated by the University Charter.
• The Registrar is also the Secretary to Council, Senate, Congregation and Convocation.

Requirements

• A good Honours Degree with a minimum of Second-Class Lower Division from a recognised University and a Master’s Degree in relevant discipline;
• At least fifteen (15) years of relevant post-graduation experience, in University Administration or similar Institution;
• Must be digitally compliant, up-to-date in the use of Information and Communication Technology and knowledgeable (Microsoft Office Suite) in Automated Registry Operations;
• Be conversant with current trends in reporting;
• Be a Registered Member of any of the following Professional Bodies: ANUPA, CIPM, NIM, etc;
• Must be between 45 and 60 years of age as of the time of assumption of duty.

Application Closing Date
31st December, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Application, Curriculum Vitae and all other necessary credentials giving information in the following format:

• Full name with surname first in capital letters
• Post applied for
• Date of birth, town and state of origin
• Nationality
• Religion and denomination;
• Current postal address, including GSM number and email address;
• Permanent home address;
• Marital status;
• Name of spouse and GSM number;
• Names and ages of children;
• Institutions attended with dates;
• Academic qualifications with dates;
• Membership of professional bodies;
• Work experience;
• Present employment, status and salary;
• Service to national and international bodies
• Names and addresses of three (3) referees;
• Signature and date.

All Applications should be sent as attachments in PDF format to: apply@bowen.edu.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.
And
Candidates are also requested to submit ten (10) copies of their Applications, Curriculum Vitae and necessary credentials under confidential cover in a sealed envelope marked “Post of Registrar, Bowen University, Iwo” to:
The Registrar,
Bowen University,
P.M.B. 284, Iwo,
Osun State, Nigeria.

Note

• The application should include candidate’s statement of Vision and Mission for the University Registry for the next five years in not more than 1,000 words;
• Referees should be contacted by each candidate to submit signed electronic copies of their report in PDF format to the same email address stated above, attesting to the academic and managerial abilities as well as moral character and uprightness of the candidate;
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
• Shortlisted candidates will be requested to make themselves available for the interview with the Selection Committee of the Governing Council on a selected date and time.

Job Title: Chaplain

Location: Iwo, Osun

Job Summary

• The University Chaplain is one of the Principal Officers of the University and shall be responsible for the administration of the University’s overall spiritual welfare.
• He/She shall also be responsible for the co-ordination of all Chaplains, Reformation Chaplaincy, Campus and College Chaplaincy, Denominational Relationship Office, Student Volunteer Ministry as well as all Denomination Insignias in the University.

Requirements

• Candidates must possess a minimum of Master’s Degree in Theology or its equivalent from any Theological Institution or University recognized by the Nigerian Baptist Convention with not less than 10 years post-qualification experience in Pastoral Ministry;
• He/She must be digitally compliant, up-to-date in the use of Information and Communication Technology and knowledgeable in Automation of Chaplaincy Operations;
• Evidence of working with Baptist Students’ Fellowship, Baptist Youth Fellowship, MMU/WMU and involvement with Baptist work in the University system or in the areas of Missions/Evangelism/Discipleship/Mentoring;
• Evidence of teaching experience at the Tertiary Institution Level or its equivalent may be an added advantage;
• Possession of a higher degree from a recognized University/Baptist Theological Seminary will be an advantage;
• Must be between 40 and 50 years of age as of the time of assumption of duty.

General Terms and Conditions of Service

• The appointments shall be for a single term of five (5) years only, on the terms and conditions as may be specified in the letters of appointments;
• Bowen University runs a unique remuneration package, which is similar and favourably compares with what obtains in other Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria; and as may be approved by the Governing Council from time to time;
• Fringe benefits include furnished accommodations, official vehicles and drivers and other benefits as approved by the Governing Council.

Application Closing Date
31st December, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Application, Curriculum Vitae and all other necessary credentials giving information in the following format:

• Full name with surname first in capital letters
• Post applied for
• Date of birth, town and state of origin
• Nationality
• Religion and denomination;
• Current postal address, including GSM number and email address;
• Permanent home address;
• Marital status;
• Name of spouse and GSM number;
• Names and ages of children;
• Institutions attended with dates;
• Academic qualifications with dates;
• Membership of professional bodies;
• Work experience;
• Present employment, status and salary;
• Service to national and international bodies
• Names and addresses of three (3) referees;
• Signature and date.

All Applications should be sent as attachments in PDF format to: apply@bowen.edu.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.
And
Candidates are also requested to submit ten (10) copies of their Applications, Curriculum Vitae and necessary credentials under confidential cover in a sealed envelope marked “Post of University Chaplain, Bowen University, Iwo” to:
The Registrar,
Bowen University,
P.M.B. 284, Iwo,
Osun State, Nigeria.

Note

• The application should include candidate’s statement of Vision and Mission for the University Chaplaincy for the next five years in not more than 1,000 words;
• Referees should be contacted by each candidate to submit signed electronic copies of their report in PDF format to the same email address stated above, attesting to the academic and managerial abilities as well as moral character and uprightness of the candidate;
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
• Shortlisted candidates will be requested to make themselves available for the interview with the Selection Committee of the Governing Council on a selected date and time.