Niger Delta University has officially opened applications for recruitment into various academic and non-teaching positions. The announcement, issued by the Office of the Registrar, invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for appointments as Assistant Lecturers, Lecturer II, and several non-teaching roles across multiple faculties and departments of the institution.
The recruitment exercise covers a wide range of disciplines, reflecting the university’s ongoing effort to strengthen teaching, research, and administrative capacity. Interested applicants are advised to carefully review the available positions and eligibility requirements before submitting their applications through the official recruitment portal.
Available Academic Positions
Applications are open for Assistant Lecturer and Lecturer II positions across the following faculties and programmes:
• Faculty of Agriculture
• Faculty of Arts
• Faculty of Basic Clinical Sciences
• Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences
• Faculty of Clinical Sciences
• Faculty of Education
• Faculty of Engineering
• Faculty of Environmental Sciences
• Faculty of Management Sciences
• Faculty of Nursing
• Faculty of Pharmacy
• Faculty of Science
• Faculty of Social Sciences
Each faculty has multiple programmes ranging from Engineering, Medical Sciences, Environmental Studies, Education, Management Sciences, to Social Sciences, providing opportunities for specialists in diverse academic fields.
Requirements for Academic Staff
Candidates applying for academic roles are expected to meet the following criteria, depending on the position:
• Assistant Lecturer
– A good first degree not less than second class lower division plus a Master’s degree, or a Master’s degree with professional registration
– Must be registered on Google Scholar
• Lecturer II
– A Ph.D. from a recognized university, or a Master’s degree with at least one journal publication
– Minimum of three years pre-teaching experience
– Registration on Google Scholar is required
• Additional professional registrations may apply for disciplines such as Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Nursing, Pharmacy, and Medical Sciences, depending on regulatory bodies relevant to each field.
Available Non-Teaching Positions
The university is also recruiting qualified candidates into the following non-teaching roles:
• Technologist II
• Laboratory Scientist II
• Medical Laboratory Technicians
• Pharmacy Technicians
• Nursing Officers
• Agricultural Superintendents
• Farm Officers
These positions support the institution’s academic and operational activities and are open to candidates with relevant technical and professional qualifications.
Requirements for Non-Teaching Staff
Applicants for non-teaching positions must meet specific qualifications, which include:
• Technologist II
– HND, Final Diploma, or B.Sc (Professional Degree)
– Registrable with the relevant professional institute
– National Youth Service Certificate required
• Laboratory Scientist II
– HND, Final Diploma, or B.Sc (Professional Degree)
– Registrable with the appropriate institute
– NYSC certificate required
• Medical Laboratory Technician
– WASC or SSC
– Three years training and registration with the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria
• Pharmacy Technician
– WASC or SSC
– Three years training and registration with the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria
• Nursing Officer
– N.R.N or N.R.M
• Agricultural Superintendent
– OND or ND in a relevant field
• Farm Officer II
– HND with PGD in Agriculture or B. Agric/B. Fisheries
– National Youth Service Certificate required
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates are to apply online through the university recruitment portal.
To apply, go to the university recruitment portal and click Apply Now.
Application Deadline
CLOSING: January 31, 2026, 12.00 midnight
Applicants are encouraged to complete and submit their applications well before the deadline to avoid last-minute challenges.
Link to apply: Apply HERE
