September 9, 2025 – The Kwara State University of Education (KWASUED), Malete, Ilorin has announced a massive recruitment exercise for qualified applicants to fill several teaching and non-teaching staff positions across the institution. According to the Office of the Registrar, the call for applications is aimed at strengthening academic and administrative services in the university.
The Registrar stated that applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to occupy the ranks of Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I, Lecturer II, Assistant Lecturer and Librarian in the following areas:
a. Agricultural Science Education
b. Biology Education
c. Chemistry Education
d. Computer Science Education
e. Physics Education
f. Mathematics Education
g. English Education
h. Yoruba Education
i. History Education
j. Economics Education
k. Sustainable Development
l. Creative Arts Education
m. Electronics and Electrical Education
n. Educational Technology
o. Home Economics
p. Accounting Education
q. Entrepreneurship Education
r. Business Education
s. Guidance and Counseling
t. Educational Management
In addition, non-teaching staff positions are also open for applications. These include:
i. Assistant Registrar (CONTISS 09)
ii. Administrative Officer II (CONTISS 07)
iii. Accountant II (CONTISS 07)
iv. Senior Library Officer (CONTISS 08)
v. Senior Internal Auditor (CONTISS 09)
vi. Senior Procurement Officer (CONTISS 08)
vii. Information/Protocol Officer (CONTISS 08)
viii. Legal Officer I (CONTISS 08)
ix. Engineer I (CONTISS 08)
x. Pupil Architect I (CONTISS 08)
xi. Quantity Surveyor (CONTISS 08)
xii. Higher Laboratory Technologist (CONTISS 07)
xiii. Computer Electronics Engineer II (CONTISS 07)
xiv. Systems Programmer/Analyst II (CONTISS 07)
xv. Senior Nursing Officer (CONTISS 09)
xvi. Staff Nurse (CONTISS 07)
xvii. Planning Officer II (CONTISS 07)
The qualifications and requirements for teaching positions were also outlined. They include:
1. A Ph.D. Degree in the relevant field of Education (for Lecturer and Senior Lecturer positions).
2. First Degree in the relevant field of Education with Ph.D. Grade (for Assistant Lecturer).
3. First Degree in Library and Information Science from a recognized university (for Librarian positions).
4. Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science (for Librarian positions).
5. Minimum of Three (3) to Six (6) Years Cognate Teaching or Library Experience, depending on the level.
6. Scholarly Publications in Reputable National and International Outlets, with numbers ranging from Four (4) to Fifteen (15) depending on the rank.
7. Evidence of Research Direction or Supervision, especially at the Master’s Degree Level (for Senior Lecturer).
8. Evidence of Potentials for an Academic Career (for entry-level positions).
9. SSCE/NECO/WAEC/GCE O’Level or equivalents with at least Credits in Five (5) Subjects, including English Language and Mathematics.
10. Teaching Qualification for Candidates with Qualification(s) in Cognate Subject.
11. ICT Proficiency from Government-recognized Institution.
12. NYSC Discharge Certificate or Evidence of Exemption.
For non-teaching staff positions, the requirements are as follows:
1. First Degree or Master’s Degree in relevant fields from a recognized university, in some cases with at least Three (3) to Five (5) Years relevant Working Experience.
2. Candidate must provide NYSC Discharge Certificate or Evidence of Exemption.
3. Proficiency in ICT from Government’s recognized Institution is required or evidence of knowledge in relevant Programming/Systems.
4. Membership of relevant Professional Bodies such as NIM, ICAN, ANAN, QSRBN, NISLT, COREN, ARCON, Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria, or equivalents is required where applicable.
5. Evidence of Registration with Professional Councils where applicable.
6. SSCE/GCE/WAEC with 5 Credits in relevant subjects including English Language and Mathematics may apply for some positions.
Applicants should complete their application process not later than 26th September, 2025.
How to apply:
Applicants should visit the application form link at https://hrm.kwasu.edu.ng/ and sign up to apply.
In addition, all applicants are expected to state names and addresses of three referees. The Registrar emphasized that “applicants should request their referees to forward references on their behalf to the Registrar via hrm.kwasu.edu.ng.”
The university further stated that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a physical interview.