Abia State University, Uturu, has officially opened applications for qualified individuals to fill several teaching positions across its faculties. This is a significant opportunity for professionals in academia to apply for high-paying jobs in one of Nigeria’s respected public universities. The recruitment announcement, which was recently released, is expected to attract job seekers nationwide due to the attractive salary structure, which aligns with what is offered in other public universities in Nigeria.
The university is currently accepting applications for both junior and senior teaching roles in over 20 departments. The available positions range from Assistant Lecturer to Professor, depending on the department. Applicants must meet the required qualifications to be considered.
Below is a breakdown of departments and positions open for application:
- Chemistry: Senior Lecturers
- Economics: Professors, Readers, Senior Lecturers, Lecturers I and II
- Surveying and Geo-Informatics: Professors, Readers, Senior Lecturers
- Pharmacy: Professors, Readers, Senior Lecturers, Lecturers I & II, Assistant Lecturers
- Law: Senior Lecturers, Lecturers I & II
- Building: Professors, Readers, Senior Lecturers
- Urban and Regional Planning: Senior Lecturers, Lecturers II, Assistant Lecturers
- Estate Management: Senior Lecturers
- Architecture: Senior Lecturers, Lecturers I & II
- Civil Engineering: Professors, Readers, Senior Lecturers, Lecturers I & II, Assistant Lecturers
- Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Engineering: Professors to Assistant Lecturers
- ICT: Professors to Assistant Lecturers
- Medical Laboratory Science, Public Health, Nursing Science: Professors to Assistant Lecturers
- Fine and Applied Arts, Mathematics, Statistics, Cyber Security, Software Engineering, AI and Robotics: Multiple positions including Professors and Assistant Lecturers
- University Library: Librarians and Cataloguers
The university provided detailed requirements for each academic level. Interested applicants should carefully review the requirements before submitting applications.
- Assistant Lecturer: A good Honours Degree and Master’s in the relevant discipline.
- Lecturer II: Ph.D. or Master’s with at least two years of experience and some evidence of publications.
- Lecturer I: Requires a Master’s with five years of experience or a Ph.D. with at least two years in the Lecturer II position. Publications in reputable journals are essential.
- Senior Lecturer: Ph.D. and minimum of two years as a Lecturer I, with strong academic publications.
- Reader and Professor: Ph.D., consistent academic growth, and substantial publication record are necessary. Professors must have spent two years as Readers.
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How to Apply
To apply, qualified candidates are expected to forward their applications and a detailed executive summary of their CV to the email address provided: registrar@abiastateuniversity.edu.ng. The application should contain personal and professional details, including:
- Full Name, Date and Place of Birth
- State and Local Government of Origin
- Nationality and Contact Information
- Marital Status and Number of Children
- Educational Background with Dates
- Academic/Professional Qualifications
- Work Experience and Current Employment Details
- List of Publications
- Membership of Professional Bodies
- Extra-Curricular Activities
- Names and Contact Details of Three Referees (Two must be in the candidate’s area of expertise)
Applicants are advised to submit all necessary documents on or before June 30, 2025. The university has made it clear that only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews, making it crucial for applicants to ensure they meet all the required qualifications and properly format their applications.
This recruitment offers a rare opportunity to land a university teaching job with competitive salary, making it ideal for those looking for academic jobs in Nigeria, university lecturer vacancies, or PhD teaching positions in public universities.