Massive Academic & Non-Academic Vacancies at University of Nigeria (UNN)

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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 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.

 

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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.

  • Meet Yellow Book conditions.

Lecturer II

  • Possess postgraduate degree (preferably Ph.D., MFA, etc).

  • Must meet other Yellow Book provisions.

  • Special cases (e.g., Architecture) require M.Sc. + ARCON/NIA registration and active Ph.D. enrollment.

Assistant Lecturer

  • Must hold a Master’s degree in the relevant field.

  • NYSC discharge certificate required.

  • Specific fields (e.g., Pharmacy, Library Science) may require professional certification.

 

NON-TEACHING POSITIONS

1. Senior Nursing Officer – CONHESS 09

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.

23. Assistant Executive Officer (Accounts) – CONTISS 5

OND or GCE A/L with English credit and 3 years working experience as Senior Clerical Officer.

24. Assistant Technical Officer – CONTISS 5

OND/NCE (Technical), Advanced NABTEB, Diploma in Engineering, or City & Guild in relevant technical areas.

25. Senior Driver – CONTISS 5

SSCE/GCE/WASC/NABTEB and Trade Test Grade II with 6 years experience as Driver/Mechanic.

26. Assistant Works Superintendent – CONTISS 5

Any of the following:

  • Five years apprenticeship certificate with 5 years experience.

  • Final Certificate of City & Guilds of London in trade area + 2 years experience.

  • OND or NABTEB Advanced Level papers in relevant trade.

  • Full Tech Certificate (Craft) from C&G of London.

  • Special Diploma in Refractoriness Technology.

27. Data Entry/Processing Officer – CONTISS 3

WASC/GCE with 4 credits or 3 credits + 2 passes including Mathematics and computer operation skills.

28. Laboratory Assistant – CONTISS 3

WASC/GCE/NABTEB with 3–4 credits including a science subject.

29. Assistant Data Processing Officer/Analyst – CONTISS 3

WASC/GCE with 4 credits including Mathematics. Must possess a Computer Literacy Certificate.

30. Motor Driver Mechanic (Driver II) – CONTISS 3

SSCE/GCE with Class ‘C’ license and Trade Test Grade II Certificate.

31. Craftsman – CONTISS 3

SSCE/GCE with Trade Test Grade III in trades like plumbing, electrical, sign writing, etc.

32. Clerical Officer – CONTISS 3

WAEC/NABTEB/GCE/SSCE with 4 credits and 2 passes. English Language must be one of the credits.

33. Laboratory Attendant – CONTISS 3

WASC/GCE/NABTEB with 3–4 credits including Mathematics and one science subject or SLTTS training.

34. Senior Porter – CONTISS 3

Possess JSS 3 Certificate.
OR
SSCE/GCE/NECO/NABTEB with 4 credits at one sitting or 5 credits at two sittings.

35. Medical Officer – CONMESS 02

Degree in Medicine from a recognized institution, registerable with MDCN, with 3 years post-registration experience plus NYSC certificate.

36. Assistant Clerical Officer (General Duties) – CONTISS 2

Candidates must possess JSS 3 Certificate.

 

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.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the email

Note: Applications not received by the time and date stated above will not be accepted.

Application Deadline 8th July, 2025; 3:00 PM.

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