Oda Bultum University (O.B.U) Academic Staff Vacancy Announcement

About Oda Bultum University

Oda Bultum University (O.B.U) is a public higher education institution located in Chiro (Asebe Teferi), Oromia Region, Ethiopia. The university is committed to academic excellence, research innovation, and community development. O.B.U seeks to recruit highly qualified and competent academic staff for various teaching, research, and technical positions across its colleges, schools, and institutes.

University Academic & Technical Career Opportunities

1. College of Agriculture

Food Science & Postharvest Technology: Lecturer and above (Qty: 1) — Requires MSc/PhD in Food Science & Technology with BSc in Biology and relevant postgraduate background.

2. College of Business & Economics

Accounting & Finance: Assistant Professor+ (Qty: 1) | Economics: Assistant Professor+ (Qty: 1), Lecturer+ (Qty: 1) | Management: Assistant Professor+ (Qty: 1), Lecturer+ (Qty: 4), Graduate Assistant II (Qty: 3) | Marketing Management: Assistant Professor+ (Qty: 1), Lecturer+ (Qty: 2), Graduate Assistant II (Qty: 1).

3. College of Health Science

Medicine (MD): Lecturer+ (Qty: 1) | Comprehensive Nursing: Lecturer+ (Qty: 1), GA II (Qty: 2) | Medical Laboratory Science: Lecturer+ (Qty: 4), GA II (Qty: 3), Technical Assistant (Qty: 2) | Midwifery: Lecturer+ (Qty: 5), GA II (Qty: 2) | Pharmacy: Lecturer+ (Qty: 2).

4. Institute of Land Administration

GIS: Assistant Professor+ (Qty: 1) | Land Administration & Surveying: Lecturer+ (Qty: 1), GA II (Qty: 1), Technical Assistant (Qty: 2).

5. School of Law

Law: Lecturer+ (Qty: 3), Assistant Lecturer (Qty: 4).

6. College of Natural and Computational Science

Computer Science: Assistant Professor+ (Qty: 1), Technical Assistant (Qty: 3) | Geology: Lecturer+ (Qty: 1) | Statistics: Assistant Professor+ (Qty: 1).

7. College of Natural Resource and Environmental Science

Forestry / Environmental Science: Lecturer+ (Qty: 2) | Soil Resource & Watershed Management: Field/Lab Technical Assistant (Qty: 1).

8. College of Social Science and Humanities

Geography & Environmental Studies: Lecturer+ (Qty: 1) | Psychology: Assistant Professor+ (Qty: 1), Lecturer+ (Qty: 2) | Sociology: Lecturer+ (Qty: 5), GA II (Qty: 2) | Civics and Ethical Studies: Lecturer+ (Qty: 1), GA II (Qty: 1).

9. Institute of Technology

Electrical & Computer Engineering: Lecturer+ (Qty: 2), Assistant Lecturer (Qty: 2) | Civil Engineering: Lecturer+ (Qty: 3), Technical Assistant (Qty: 1) | Mechanical Engineering: Lecturer+ (Qty: 2) | Surveying Engineering: Lecturer+ (Qty: 1) | Water Supply & Environmental Engineering: Lecturer+ (Qty: 2).

How To Apply

Interested and eligible candidates who meet the specified criteria can register at the Office of the Registrar / HR Directorate of Oda Bultum University.

✓ Registration & Application Details

📍 Registration Location

Oda Bultum University Main Campus, Chiro (Asebe Teferi), West Hararghe, Oromia, Ethiopia

📧 Contact Information

Email: fpr@obu.edu.et
Telephone: +251 (0)25 551 2155
P.O. Box: 226, Chiro, Ethiopia

Academic CGPA Criteria for Lecturer Positions:

Male Applicants: Master’s CGPA $\ge 3.50$ and Bachelor’s CGPA $\ge 3.00$.
Female Applicants: Master’s CGPA $\ge 3.35$ and Bachelor’s CGPA $\ge 2.75$.
Special Categories (Disabilities, Emerging Regions, Pastoralist): Master’s CGPA $\ge 3.15$ and Bachelor’s CGPA $\ge 2.50$.

Required Documents: