The University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), Nigeria’s first indigenous university and a pioneer in higher education, has declared a large-scale recruitment drive aimed at filling vacant academic and non-teaching positions across various faculties and departments.
The announcement, made through an official advertisement (Ref. No. UNP/SSR.37/06/25) signed by the Registrar, Dr. Mrs. C. N. Nnebedum, invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to apply for a wide range of positions from Assistant Lecturer to Professor, as well as several administrative and technical roles.
Academic Positions
Vacancies are available in the following faculties:
- Arts (including English and Literary Studies, Mass Communication, Music, Theatre and Film Studies, etc.)
- Biological Sciences
- Business Administration
- Education
- Engineering
- Environmental Studies
- Basic Medical and Clinical Sciences
- Law
- Physical Sciences
- Social Sciences
- Veterinary Medicine
- Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Vocational and Technical Education
Academic roles span ranks such as Professor, Reader, Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I & II, and Assistant Lecturer. All positions require appropriate qualifications, including Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctorate degrees where applicable, along with relevant professional certifications and teaching or research experience as specified in the university’s Academic Appointment Guidelines (Yellow Book).
Non-Teaching Positions
The university is also hiring into several non-academic positions, including:
- Senior Nursing Officer
- Medical Laboratory Scientist
- Computer/Network Engineer
- Programme System Analyst
- Administrative and Planning Officers
- Library Staff
- Procurement Officers
- Technologists
- Nutritionists
- Drivers, Clerical Staff, Laboratory Assistants, and Porters
These roles span various salary scales and professional levels, with specific qualifications required for each. Candidates must present proof of academic achievements, relevant certifications, and where necessary, evidence of NYSC completion or exemption.
Method of Application
Interested applicants are to submit 25 (Twenty-Five) copies of their application, each containing:
- A detailed Curriculum Vitae
- Photocopies of all relevant certificates
- Documents organized in the following order:
- Full Name (Surname first)
- Post Desired
- Date and Place of Birth
- Permanent Home Address
- Contact Address
- Phone Number and E-mail
- Sex
- Local Government and State of Origin
- Age
- Nationality
- Marital Status
- Number and Ages of Children
- Educational Institutions Attended (with dates)
- Academic and Professional Qualifications (with dates)
- Work Experience
- List of Publications (if any)
- Community Service Contributions
- Present Employer and Status
- Current Salary
- Extra-Curricular Activities
- Names and Contact Details of Three Referees
Applications must also be accompanied by referee reports and NYSC discharge/exemption certificates, and should be submitted under confidential cover with the post clearly indicated on the envelope (e.g., “Lecturer II”).
Submission Deadline
All applications must reach the Office of the Registrar not later than three (3) weeks from the date of publication. Applications are to be sent to:
The Registrar
University of Nigeria, Nsukka
Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria
An electronic copy should also be forwarded to: personnel.unn@unn.edu.ng
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