University of Abuja Unveils Extensive Job Vacancies Across All Faculties

The University of Abuja — now officially renamed Yakubu Gowon University — has opened a massive recruitment window as part of its ongoing restructuring into 6 new colleges, a move designed to strengthen teaching capacity and expand academic offerings. The new advertisement invites applications from qualified Nigerians for both academic and non-teaching positions across multiple faculties.

Published in the latest edition of Daily Trust, the announcement signals one of the institution’s biggest recruitment drives in recent years, aligning with its broader transition into 6 unified academic clusters for efficiency, research growth, and improved student services.

Wide Range of Academic Positions Announced

The University is recruiting for all academic ranks, including:
Professor, Associate Professor, Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I, Lecturer II, Assistant Lecturer, and Graduate Assistant.

Vacancies cut across major faculties such as:

• Basic Medical and Clinical Sciences
• Agriculture
• Engineering
• Management and Social Sciences
• Education
• Veterinary Medicine
• Environmental Sciences
• Law
• Pharmaceutical Sciences
• Communication and Media Studies
• Science and others

As part of the University’s new strategic structure into 6 academic divisions, applicants for senior academic roles must show strong research output, proven teaching experience, and Google Scholar h-index benchmarks.

Non-Teaching Vacancies Also Open

The advertisement also calls for qualified candidates to fill several non-teaching roles, including:

• Academic Technologists
• Accountants
• Architects
• Civil Engineers
• Legal Officers
• Nursing Officers
• Data Analysts
• Network Engineers
• System Analysts
• Confidential Secretaries
• Higher Executive Officers
• Clerical Officers

Each role carries specific qualifications and grade levels, with all applicants expected to demonstrate strong professional competence.

Method of Application

Applicants must:

1. Apply online via: https://recruitment.uniabuja.edu.ng
2. Upload CV and all credentials.

CV should include:
Name, address, date of birth, marital status, qualifications (with dates), work experience, publications (where applicable), and three referees.

Persons with disabilities encouraged to apply.

All applications addressed to:
The Registrar, University of Abuja, P.M.B. 117 Abuja.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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