Massive Recruitment For Academic And Non-academic Positions

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”).