University of Nigeria (UNN) Recruitment 2025 – Apply Here
University of Nigeria (UNN) Recruitment 2025 – The University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN) is now recruiting to fill various Academic and Non Academic positions at the institution. Check below for how to apply and the requirements.
The University of Nigeria, commonly referred to as UNN, is a federal university located in Nsukka, Enugu State, Eastern part of Nigeria. Founded by Nnamdi Azikiwe in 1955 and formally opened on 7 October 1960, the University of Nigeria has three campuses in Enugu State– Nsukka, Enugu, and Ituku-Ozalla.
The University of Nigeria is the first full-fledged indigenous and first autonomous university in Nigeria, modelled upon the American educational system. It was the first land-grant university in Africa and one of the five most reputed universities in Nigeria. The Obafemi Awolowo university has 17 Faculties and 102 academic departments. The university offers 108 undergraduate programs and 211 postgraduate programmes.
The University of Nigeria, the foremost degree awarding University in Nigeria, invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the underlisted academic and non – teaching positions.
UNIVERSITY ACADEMIC VACANCIES
FACULTY OF ARTS
A) Department of Archaeology and Heritage Studies
Lecturer I
B) Department of English and Literary Studies
Assistant Lecturer
C) Department of Fine and Industrial Arts
Senior Lecturer
D) Department of History and International Studies
Lecturer I
E) Department of Mass Communication
Advertising & Development Communication: Assistant Lecturer
Broadcasting: Lecturer II
Journalism & Media Studies: Assistant Lecturer
Public Relations: Assistant Lecturer
F) Department of Music
Assistant Lecturer
G) Department of Theatre and Film Studies
Lecturer II
H) Department of Tourism Studies
Lecturer I
Lecturer II
FACULTY OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
A) Department of Microbiology
Lecturer II
B) Department of Plant and Biotechnology
Assistant Lecturer
C) Department of Zoology and Environmental Biology
Lecturer II
D) Department of Molecular Genetics
Professor
Lecturer I
E) Department of Aquaculture & Fishery
Lecturer II
Assistant Lecturer
FACULTY OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
A) Department of Accountancy
Senior Lecturer
B) Department of Banking and Finance
Lecturer I
C) Department of Business Management
Assistant Lecturer
D) Department of Marketing
Lecturer II
FACULTY OF EDUCATION
A) Department of Adult Education
Lecturer II
B) Department of Counseling and Human Development Studies
Assistant Lecturer
C) Department of Early Childhood and Primary Education
Assistant Lecturer
D) Department of Educational Foundations
Lecturer II
E) Department of Human Kinetics and Health Education
Lecturer I
F) Department of Special Education
Professor
Lecturer I
Lecturer II
G) Department of Science Education
Assistant Lecturer
FACULTY OF BASIC CLINICAL SCIENCES
A) Department of Chemical Pathology
Professor / Reader
B) Department of Haematology and Immunology
Lecturer II
C) Department of Medical Microbiology
Senior Lecturer
FACULTY OF BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCES
A) Department of Medicine
Senior Lecturer
B) Department of Surgery
Lecturer I
C) Department of Community Medicine
Lecturer I
D) Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Senior Lecturer
E) Department of Dermatology
Professor
Lecturer II
Assistant Lecturer
F) Department of Ophthalmology
Professor
G) Department of Radiation Medicine
Professor
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
A) Department of Agricultural and Bioresources Engineering
Lecturer I
B) Department of Biomedical Engineering
Lecturer II
Assistant Lecturer
C) Department of Civil Engineering
Senior Lecturer
D) Department of Mechanical Engineering
Assistant Lecturer
E) Department of Mechatronic Engineering
Lecturer II
F) Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
Senior Lecturer
G) Department of Nuclear Engineering
Lecturer II
Assistant Lecturer
H) Department of Chemical Engineering
Lecturer II
I) Department of Automotive Engineering
Professor
Lecturer II
Assistant Lecturer
FACULTY OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
A) Department of Architecture
Lecturer II
B) Department of Estate Management
Assistant Lecturer
C) Department of Geoinformatics
Lecturer I
D) Department of Quantity Surveying
Professor
Lecturer I
Lecturer II
E) Department of Urban and Regional Planning
Lecturer
FACULTY OF LAW
A) Department of Commercial and Corporate Law
Lecturer II
B) Department of Customary and Indigenous Law
Lecturer I
C) Department of Jurisprudence and Legal Theory
Lecturer II
D) Department of Private Law
Lecturer I
E) Department of Property Law
Assistant Lecturer
FACULTY OF PHYSICAL SCIENCES
A) Department of Computer Science
Lecturer II
Assistant Lecturer
B) Department of Geology
Assistant Lecturer
C) Department of Mathematics
Lecturer II
D) Department of Nuclear Sciences
Professor
Lecturer I
E) Department of Pure/Industrial Chemistry
Senior Lecturer
Assistant Lecturer
F) Department of Science Laboratory Technology
Assistant Lecturer
G) Department of Statistics
Senior Lecturer
FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
A) Department of Psychology
Lecturer II
NNAMDI AZIKIWE LIBRARY
Assistant Lecturer
FACULTY OF VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION
A) Department of Home Economic and Hospitality Management Education
Lecturer II
FACULTY OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES
A) Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Management
Lecturer II
B) Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Chemistry
Lecturer II
C) Pharmaceutical Microbiology and Biotechnology
Assistant Lecturer
D) Pharmacology and Toxicology
Professor / Reader
E) Pharmaceutical Technology and Industrial Pharmacy
Assistant Lecturer
F) Pharmacognosy and Environmental Medicine
Assistant Lecturer
FACULTY OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
A) Department of Veterinary Anatomy
Lecturer II
Assistant Lecturer
B) Department of Veterinary Pharmacology & Toxicology
Senior Lecturer
C) Department of Veterinary Pathology
Lecturer II
D) Department of Veterinary Microbiology & Immunology
Assistant Lecturer
E) Department of Veterinary Obstetrics and Reproductive Diseases
Senior Lecturer
QUALIFICATIONS
Professor / Reader
Possess B.Sc., M.Sc., and Ph.D. in relevant fields.
Minimum of 10 years teaching and research in a tertiary institution.
Must be a registered member of a professional body (e.g., PCN, ARCON, NIA, NIQS).
Proven academic leadership, publication in reputable journals.
Meet all University of Nigeria Yellow Book requirements.
Senior Lecturer
B.Sc., M.Sc., and Ph.D. in relevant field.
At least 5 years of teaching and research experience.
Industrial experience and scholarly publications are an advantage.
Must satisfy Yellow Book requirements.
Lecturer I
Possess postgraduate degree (preferably Ph.D.).
At least 3 years’ teaching/research experience.
Scholarly publications will be an added advantage.
Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent in Nursing, and must be a Registered Nurse (RN) and Registered Midwife (RM). Appointment is for Post-Intern Nurses with at least six (6) years post-qualification cognate experience.
2. Nurse Tutor – CONTISS 8
Candidates should possess a B.Sc. and the N.R.N. and N.R.M. or, in the case of males, the N.R.N., plus any of the following qualifications:
Nursing Teachers’ Certificate of Royal College of Nursing.
Sister Tutors’ Certificate of the King’s College of Household and Social Sciences.
Sister Tutors’ Certificate of the Battersea Polytechnic.
Sister Tutors’ Diploma of the Queen’s College, London.
Midwifery Tutor’s Diploma of the Royal College of Midwives.
Diploma in Nursing Education (College of Nursing, Australia/New Zealand).
Certificate of International Course for Teachers of Nursing (Royal College of Nursing, London).
Commonwealth Nursing Teacher Certificate.
A degree in Nursing from a recognized university.
3. Administrative Officer I – CONTISS 8
Good honours degree (minimum 2nd Class Lower) plus at least three (3) years post-qualification cognate experience in university administration.
4. Computer/Network Engineer I – CONTISS 8
Honours degree in Computer Science or related field with at least two (2) years post-qualification experience. A recognized professional certificate is an added advantage.
5. Programme System Analyst I – CONTISS 8
Honours degree in Computer Science or related field with a minimum of two (2) years post-qualification experience. Possession of a professional certificate is an advantage.
6. Medical Laboratory Scientist – CONTISS 07
Degree or HND in a relevant field plus Associate Membership of the Institute of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Nigeria (AIMLT).
7. Senior Health Superintendent – CONTISS 7
HND or a good honours degree in a relevant field, with NYSC Discharge/Exemption/Exclusion Certificate.
8. Engineer II – CONTISS 7
Degree in Engineering or equivalent, registerable with the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN).
9. Programme System Analyst II – CONTISS 7
Good honours degree (minimum 2nd Class Lower) or HND in Computer Science or related field. Professional certification is an added advantage.
10. Accountant II – CONTISS 7
First degree (minimum 2nd Class Lower) or HND (minimum Lower Credit) in Finance, Accountancy, Economics, or Business Administration, plus NYSC certificate.
11. Planning Officer – CONTISS 7
A degree in Economics, Statistics, Econometrics, Mathematics, or Educational Management with a focus on planning. OR
Postgraduate diploma in Economic Planning/Development.
NYSC certificate is mandatory.
12. Psychology Officer – CONTISS 7
Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with NYSC Discharge/Exemption/Exclusion Certificate.
13. Higher Data Processing Officer – CONTISS 7
Good honours degree or HND in Computer Science or Data Processing plus NYSC certificate.
14. Higher Nutrition Officer – CONTISS 7
HND or degree in Food Science, Applied Nutrition, or related field, plus NYSC certificate.
15. Confidential Secretary – CONTISS 7
HND or good honours degree in Secretarial Studies with 100/50 wpm in shorthand/typewriting.
16. Public Relations/Information Officer II – CONTISS 7
Good honours degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, English & Literary Studies, or equivalent, with NYSC certificate.
17. Higher Library Officer – CONTISS 7
Good honours degree or HND in Library Science with three (3) years post-qualification experience.
18. Procurement Officer II – CONTISS 7
Honours degree/HND in Purchasing & Supply, Economics, Business Admin, Accountancy, Quantity Surveying, or related fields with NYSC certificate.
19. Technologist II – CONTISS 7
(a) Department of Nursing Sciences:
B.Sc./B.Tech/HND in Science Lab Tech (Pharmacology/Physiology), registrable under AIMLT with NYSC certificate.
20. Nutrition Officer – CONTISS 6
N.R.N., N.R.M., or Diploma in Food Science & Applied Nutrition.
21. Assistant Library Officer – CONTISS 6
ND/OND in Library Science with evidence of computer literacy.
22. Assistant Store Officer – CONTISS 5
OND in Business Studies or Intermediate Certificate in Purchasing & Supply, London; GCE A/L in 2–3 subjects.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit 25 (Twenty-Five) copies of their Application, accompanied with a detailed Curriculum Vitae and copies of each certificate claimed, giving the following details in STRICT ORDER:
Full Name with surname first
Post Desired
Date and Place of Birth
Permanent Home Address
Contact Address
Phone No. and Email Address
Sex
Local Government and State of Origin
Age
Nationality
Marital Status
Number and ages of Children (if any)
Educational Institutions attended with dates
Academic and Professional qualifications obtained with dates
Working experience
List of Publications (if any), with relevant details
Evidence of Community Services
Present Employer
Status and salary
Extra-Curricular activities
Addresses of three(3) referees.
All applications, together with Referee reports and NYSC certificate or exemption, are to be submitted under confidential cover marked “Lecturer I (Molecular Genetics)” to: The Registrar,
University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN),
Nsukka, Enugu State.
Electronic copies of the application should be sent to: personnel.unn@unn.edu.ngusing the Job Title as the subject of the email
Note: Applications not received by the time and date stated above will not be accepted.