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11 Nov 2025

Chaplain at Bowen University

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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 suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

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.


Method of Application

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: [email protected] 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.


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