Searching for lecturing jobs in Nigeria, academic staff vacancies in Nigerian universities, or ongoing university recruitment in Nigeria. Several Nigerian universities are currently hiring recent B.Sc., M.Sc., as well as Ph.D. holders to occupy the available vacant positions.
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Ongoing University Recruitment in Nigeria
- Federal University of Technology Ikot Abasi Recruitment
- Nnamdi Azikiwe University Recruitment
- University of Ibadan Recruitment
- University of Ilorin Recruitment
- University of Lagos Recruitment
- University of Nigeria Nsukka Recruitment
Below are the available positions for academic staff universities in Nigeria.
Academic Staff Vacancies in Nigerian Universities 2023
a) Professors, Associate Professors, Senior Lecturers, Lecturer I and Lecturer II in the following Departments of the University.
| S/N | DEPARTMENT | DESIGNATIONS | QUALIFICATION |
| 01. | Morbid Anatomy/ Histopathology | Lecturer I/ Senior Lecturer/ Reader /Professor | FWACP (Lab Med)/ FMCPath |
| 02. | Clinical Pharmacology | Lecturer I/ Senior Lecturer/ Reader /Professor | FMCP/FWACP |
| 03. | Community Medicine | Senior Lecturer/ Reader /Professor | FMCPCH/ FWACP |
| 04. | Physiology | Reader /Professor | MB;BS+Ph.D. or B.Sc. +M.Sc.+Ph.D. |
| 05. | Internal Medicine | Lecturer I/ Senior Lecturer/ Reader /Professor | FWACP/ FMCP |
| 06. | General Surgery | Lecturer I/ Senior Lecturer/ Reader /Professor | FWACS/FMCS |
| 07. | Orthopaedic Surgery | Lecturer I/ Senior Lecturer | FWACS, FMCS |
| 08. | Paediatrics | Lecturer I/ Senior Lecturer/ Reader /Professor | FMCPaed/FWACP |
| 09. | Obstetrics & Gynaecology | Lecturer I/ Senior Lecturer/ Reader /Professor | FMCOG/FWCOG |
| 10. | Nursing (Mental Health/Psychiatry) |
Lecturer I/ Senior Lecturer | B.NSc+ M.Sc. +Ph.D. (Nursing Science) |
| 11. | Nursing (Maternal and Child Health) |
Lecturer I/ Senior Lecturer | B.NSc, + M.Sc. +Ph.D. (Nursing Science) |
| 12. | Medical Microbiology | Lecturer I/ Senior Lecturer/ Reader /Professor | FWACP (Lab Med)/ FMCPath |
| 13. | Radiology | Lecturer I/ Senior Lecturer/ Reader /Professor | FWACS / FMCR |
| 14. | Chemical Pathology | Lecturer I/ Senior Lecturer/ Reader /Professor | FWACPath/FWACP |
| 15. | Haematology | Lecturer I/ Senior Lecturer/ Reader /Professor | FWACPath/FWACP |
| 16. | Biochemistry | Lecturer I/ Senior Lecturer/ Reader /Professor | MB;BS+Ph.D. or B.Sc. +M.Sc.+Ph.D. |
| 17. | Anaesthesia | Lecturer I/ Senior Lecturer/ Reader /Professor | FMCA/FWACS |
| 18. | Ophthalmology | Lecturer I/ Senior Lecturer/ Reader /Professor | FMCOph/FWACS |
| 19. | Family Medicine | Lecturer I/ Senior Lecturer/ Reader /Professor | FMCP/FWACP |
| 20. | Anatomy | Lecturer I/ Senior Lecturer/ Reader /Professor | MB;BS+Ph.D. or B.Sc. +M.Sc.+Ph.D. |
| 21. | Chemical Engineering | Senior Lecturer | Ph.D., COREN Regd |
| 22. | Civil Engineering | Lecturer I & II/Senior Lecturer/ Reader /Professor | Ph.D., COREN Regd |
| 23. | Computer Engineering | Senior Lecturer/ Reader /Professor | Ph.D., COREN Regd |
| 24. | Mechanical Engineering | Lecturer I & II/ Senior Lecturer | Ph.D., COREN Regd |
| 25. | Business Administration | Lecturer I & II/ Senior Lecturer/ Reader /Professor | Ph.D. |
| 26. | Economics | Senior Lecturer | Ph.D. |
| 27. | Law | Senior Lecturer | Ph.D. |
Qualifications
(i) Professor
Candidates should possess a Ph.D. degree (or a Fellowship of either the National or West African College) in the appropriate discipline applied for, with at least ten (10) years of teaching and research experience in a University, with at least two (2) years as an Associate Professor.
Candidates must possess scholarly publications in both local and international journals as proof of specialisation in core areas of departmental fields of study. Candidates must also have sufficient administrative experience.
(ii) Associate Professor
As in (i) above, but with eight (8) years of teaching and research experience in a University, with at least two (2) years as a Senior Lecturer. Candidate must also have sufficient administrative experience.
(iii) Senior Lecturer
As in (i) above, but with five (5) years of teaching and research experience in a University, with at least two (2) years as a Lecturer I. Candidate must also have sufficient administrative experience.
(iv) Lecturer I
As in (i) above, but with three (3) years of teaching and research experience in a University, with at least two (2) years as a Lecturer II.
(V). Lecturer II
As in (i) above, but with three (3) years of teaching and research experience in a University, with at least two (2) years as an Assistant Lecturer. Computer literacy and the ability to teach using Multimedia technology is mandatory.
How to Apply for Academic Staff Vacancies in Nigerian Universities
Mode of Application
Applicants should forward their applications and detailed Curriculum Vitae (20 copies) stating: Date of Birth (not Age), Marital Status,
State of Origin, L.G.A., Mobile Telephone Number, E-mail Address, Academic Qualifications, Experience in Teaching and Research, Publications (if any) and enclose two sets of Photostat copies of relevant Credentials. Applicants should also indicate the names of three Referees and their addresses.
When listing publications in the Curriculum Vitae, locations (i.e. country) of the journals as well as the percentage contribution of the applicant in each publication (in publications with multiple authorship) should be clearly indicated.
Applications should reach the school you are applying for not later than six weeks from the date of publication.
Applicants should also request their referees to send reports on them, under confidential cover, direct to the Deputy Registrar (Establishments) from whom further details may be obtained.
Each school advertisement is available via the school’s official website you wish to apply for. The Referees should also be informed to indicate the positions and Departments applied for.
Applicants are also requested to indicate in their applications the position applied for and the relevant Department.