Universities across Nigeria have opened recruitment to fill academic and non-academic positions aimed at strengthening teaching, research, and campus services. This recruitment offers qualified candidates opportunities to join institutions at various levels and contribute directly to student success and institutional development.
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Below is a list of ongoing university recruitment opportunities.:
Latest Recruitment Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU) – 193 Positions
Apply for the Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU) Recruitment 2026 for academic positions. Submit your application online via the official University of Maiduguri recruitment portal.
Available Positions:
- Assistant Lecturer:
- Lecturer II:
- Lecturer I:
- Senior Lecturer:
- Professor
General Requirements:
- Candidates must hold minimum of Bachelor’s Degree from Akwa Ibom State University or another recognised institution
Apply here: https://www.jobsregion.com/recruitment-akwa-ibom-state-university/
Latest Recruitment at Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University
Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University has opened applications for various positions across the departments. Interested candidates must be willing to stay in or relocate to Anambra for work.
Available Position:
- Graduate Assistant
- Assistant Lecturer
- Lecturer II
General Requirement:
- Candidates must hold minimum of Bachelor’s Degree
Apply here: https://www.jobsregion.com/recruitment-at-chukwuemeka-odumegwu-ojukwu-university/
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Front Desk Rep Job at Miva Open University
Miva Open University is seeking a friendly and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Front Desk Representative
General Requirement:
- A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree or HND is required. Additional education or certification in administration or customer service is a plus.
Apply here: https://www.jobsregion.com/front-desk-rep-job-at-miva-open-university/
Latest Recruitment at Pan-Atlantic University
Pan-Atlantic University has started accepting applications from qualified candidates for the 2026 non-academic staff recruitment.
Available Positions:
- Project Director
- Finance Director
- Access to Market Lead
- Access to Market Support Officer
- Quality Control & Standardisation Lead
- Gender Lead
- Safeguarding Lead
- Impact Story Specialist
General Requirement:
- Candidates must hold minimum of Bachelor’s Degree
Apply here: https://www.jobsregion.com/latest-vacancies-at-nile-university-of-nigeria/
Nile University of Nigeria Latest Recruitment
Nile University has opened applications for various positions across the departments. Candidates must possess relevant qualification and experience
Available Positions:
- Digital Marketing
- Corporate Communications
- Student Success
Apply here: https://www.jobsregion.com/nile-university-of-nigeria-latest-recruitment/
Latest Recruitment at Redeemer’s University – 96 Positions
Redeemer’s University is recruiting for 96 academic and non-academic positions across various departments.
Available Academic Positions:
- Assistant Lecturer (RUASS 2)
- Lecturer I (RUASS 4)
- Lecturer II (RUASS 3)
- Senior Lecturer (RUASS 5)
- Reader (RUASS 6)
- Professor (RUASS 7)
Available Non-Academic Positions:
- Deputy Registrar I (RUHSS 15)
- Deputy Registrar II (RUHSS 14)
- Senior Assistant Registrar (RUHSS 11)
- Assistant Registrar (RUHSS 09)
- Administrative Officer II (RUHSS 07)
- Confidential Secretary II (RUHSS 06)
- Deputy Bursar II (RUHSS 14)
- Accountant II (RUHSS 7)
- Executive Officer (RUHSS 6) Bursary
- Director (RUHSS 15) – Internal Audit
- Deputy Director (RUHSS 14) – Internal Audit
- Deputy Director (RUHSS 14) – ICT
- Principal Systems Programmer (RUHSS 11)
- Systems Programmer II (RUHSS 7)
- Senior Architect (RUHSS 09)
- Engineer I (Civil) (RUHSS 8)
- Quantity Surveyor I (RUHSS 08)
- Planning Officer I (RUHSS 08)
- Corporate Affairs Officer II (RUHSS 7)
- Farm Officer II (RUHSS 7)
- Counsellor (RUHSS 8)
- Assistant Hall Matron (RUHSS 7)
- Assistant Hall Warden (RUHSS 7)
- Industrial Relations Officer I (RUHSS 8)
Location: Osun State, Nigeria
Key Academic Requirements:
Assistant Lecturer:
- Research-based Master’s Degree with at least 1 year post-qualification experience
- Must have registered for PhD program
Lecturer I:
- PhD Degree with at least 3 years post-qualification teaching and research experience
- Evidence of scholarly publications
Lecturer II:
- PhD Degree with post-qualification teaching and research experience
- Evidence of scholarly publications
Senior Lecturer:
- PhD Degree with at least 6 years post-qualification experience
- Substantial scholarly publications and academic leadership
Reader:
- PhD Degree with at least 9 years post-qualification experience
- Proven ability to attract research grants/fellowships
Professor:
- PhD Degree with at least 12 years post-qualification experience
- Substantial scholarly publications and research grants track record
Key Non-Academic Requirements:
Deputy Registrar I:
- Good honours degree (Second Class Lower) + Master’s degree
- 18 years post-qualification experience (10 years at management level)
- 4 years as Deputy Registrar in a University
- Membership of ANUPA, ICSAN, NIM, CIPM, or equivalent
Deputy Bursar II:
- Good honours degree in Accounting + Master’s degree
- 15 years post-qualification experience (6 years in a University)
- ICAN membership or equivalent
Director of Internal Audit:
- Honours degree + Master’s in Accounting/Finance
- Chartered Accountant
- 15 years post-qualification experience (6 years in University system)
- 4 years as Deputy Director of Internal Audit in a University
Deputy Director of ICT:
- Good honours degree in Computer Science/Informatics + Master’s degree
- 12 years post-qualification experience
- Relevant professional qualification
Application Deadline: September 25, 2026
Apply here: Redeemer’s University Recruitment
Latest Recruitment at Maduka University – 100 Positions
Maduka University is recruiting for academic positions.
Available Positions:
- Assistant Lecturer
- Lecturer
- Lecturer Grade II
- Lecturer Grade I
- Senior Lecturer
Location: Enugu State, Nigeria
Departments: Accounting, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Cyber Security, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Nursing (various specializations), Pharmaceutical Sciences, Physiology, Physiotherapy, Radiography, Software Engineering
Apply here: Maduka University Recruitment
Latest Recruitment at Cosmopolitan University – 72 Positions
Cosmopolitan University is recruiting for academic positions in Abuja.
Available Positions:
- Professor
- Associate Professor
- Senior Lecturer
- Lecturer I
- Lecturer II
- Assistant Lecturer
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Professor Requirements:
- PhD in relevant field
- 10+ years teaching and research experience
- Strong publication record in reputable journals
- Proven ability to secure research grants
Associate Professor Requirements:
- PhD in relevant field
- 7+ years teaching and research experience
- Track record of research publications
Senior Lecturer Requirements:
- PhD in relevant field
- 5+ years teaching experience at university level
Lecturer I Requirements:
- PhD from reputable university
- 3+ years teaching or relevant industry experience
Lecturer II Requirements:
- PhD or Master’s degree
- Previous teaching or industry experience preferred
Assistant Lecturer Requirements:
- Good Master’s degree in relevant field
- Knowledge of technology-driven learning approaches
Application Deadline: September 30, 2026
Apply here: Cosmopolitan University Recruitment
Latest Recruitment at Federal University of Allied Health Sciences, Enugu (FUAHSE)
The Federal University of Allied Health Sciences, Enugu is recruiting for numerous academic and non-academic positions.
Available Academic Positions:
- Professor
- Reader (Associate Professor)
- Senior Lecturer
- Lecturer I
- Lecturer II
- Assistant Lecturer
Available Non-Academic Positions:
- Deputy Registrar
- Principal Assistant Registrar
- Assistant Registrar
- Deputy Bursar
- Chief Accountant
- Senior Accountant
- Accountant I & II
- Senior Medical Officer
- Medical Officer
- Dental Surgeon
- Information Officer
- Administrative Officer
- Higher Library Officer
- Senior Data Programmer
- Program System Analyst
- Senior Program Analyst
- Higher Data Processing Officer
- Data Processing Assistant
- Farm Officer I
- Health Assistant
- Technical Assistant
- Storekeeper
- Senior Driver/Mechanic
- Porter
- Senior Craftsman
- Craftsman
- Assistant News Editor
- And more
Location: Enugu State, Nigeria
Application Deadline: October 7, 2026
Apply here: Federal University of Allied Health Sciences Recruitment
Latest Recruitment at Federal University Otuoke, Bayelsa State – 20 Positions
Federal University Otuoke is recruiting for academic and administrative positions.
Available Positions:
Academic:
- Professor (Water Management, Survey & Geo-Informatics, Animal Science, Social & Public Health Pharmacy)
- Reader (Water Management, Survey & Geo-Informatics, Marine & Blue Economy, Crop Science, Social & Public Health Pharmacy)
- Senior Lecturer (Water Management, Survey & Geo-Informatics, Marine & Blue Economy, Crop Science, Animal Science, Social & Public Health Pharmacy)
Non-Academic:
- Chief Legal Officer (CONTISS 14)
- Deputy Director Public Relations (CONTISS 14)
Location: Otuoke, Bayelsa State, Nigeria
Academic Requirements:
- Good B.Sc., M.Sc., and Ph.D. degrees from recognized universities
- Teaching and research experience in approved tertiary institution
- Record of scholarly publications in reputable journals
- Ability to initiate, develop, and supervise research projects
Chief Legal Officer Requirements:
- 5 credit passes in O’Level (including Mathematics and English)
- LL.B., BL, and NYSC Discharge/Exemption
- 15+ years post-NYSC experience
Deputy Director Public Relations Requirements:
- Honours degree in Mass Communication, English, or related field
- NYSC Discharge/Exemption
- Membership of NIPR
- 18+ years cognate experience
Salary Grades:
- Senior Lecturer: CONUASS 5
- Reader: CONUASS 6
- Professor: CONUASS 7
- Chief Legal Officer: CONTISS 14
- Deputy Director Public Relations: CONTISS 14
Application Deadline: October 20, 2026
Apply here: Federal University Otuoke Recruitment
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