The University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) is one of Nigeria’s oldest and most prestigious federal universities. Founded by the late Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe, UNN was built on the vision of fostering academic excellence and national development. It holds the distinction of being the first indigenous university in Nigeria, modelled after the American educational system, which was a significant departure from the British style that dominated at the time.
UNN has grown into a multi-campus institution with its main campus in Nsukka, Enugu State, and other campuses in Enugu, Ituku-Ozalla, and Aba. Over the decades, the university has earned a sterling reputation not only in Nigeria but across Africa for its academic strength, cutting-edge research, and vibrant intellectual community. With over 100 departments and tens of thousands of students, it remains a beacon of knowledge and innovation.
Now, in a bid to further strengthen its academic and administrative workforce, the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, is conducting a major recruitment drive, an opportunity for qualified Nigerians to join a prestigious institution dedicated to shaping the future. This recruitment exercise aims to fill key academic and non-academic positions across several faculties, departments, and units.
As part of its commitment to improving service delivery, UNN is expanding its staff capacity to meet the growing demands of higher education and to sustain its status as a global institution. While the full list of available roles is provided on the official UNN recruitment portal, here are some of the notable positions currently open:
Non-Academic Positions
Nurse Tutor – CONTISS 8
Requirements:
- Candidates should possess B.Sc, the N.R.N. and N.R.M. or, in the case of a male, the N.R.N. or the equivalents, plus any of the following equivalent qualifications recognised by the Nursing Council of Nigeria and/or Midwives Board of Nigeria.
- Nursing Teachers’ Certificate of Royal College of Nursing.
- Sister Tutors’ Certificate of the King’s College of Household and Social Sciences.
- Sister Tutors’ Certificate of the Batterse Polytechnic.
- Sister Tutors’ Diploma of the Queens College, London.
- Midwifery Tutor’s Diploma of the Royal College of Midwives.
- Diploma in Nursing Education from College of Nursing, Australia/New Zealand.
- Certificate of International Course for Teachers of Nursing of the Royal College of Nursing, London.
- Commonwealth Nursing Teacher Certificate.
- A degree in nursing from a recognised university.
Administrative Officer I – CONTISS 8
Requirements:
- Candidates should possess a good Honours Degree of not below the second-class lower division (22) plus minimum three (3) years of post-qualification cognate experience in university administration.
Computer/Network Engineer I – CONTISS 8
Requirements:
- Candidates should possess a good Honours Degree in Computer Science or related discipline plus at least two (2) years post-qualification cognate experience. A professional certificate from a recognised professional body will be a great advantage.
Programme System Analyst I – CONTISS 8
Requirements:
- Candidates should possess a good Honours Degree in Computer Science or related discipline plus at least two years post-qualification cognate experience. A professional certificate from a recognised professional body will be a great advantage.
Accountant II – CONTISS 7
Requirements:
- Candidates should possess First Degree at least second-class lower division (22) in Finance, Accountancy, Economics or Business Administration. Candidates possessing a Higher National Diploma (not below lower Credit) in Finance, Accountancy, Economics or Business Administration plus evidence of a discharge/exemption certificate from NYSC.
Planning Officer – CONTISS 7
- Candidate possessing any of the following or equivalent qualification:
- (i) A degree in Economics Statistics, Econometrics, Mathematics, Educational Management with a bias in Mathematics/ Statistics/ Economics or Development Planning as a subject from a recognised university.
- (ii) Postgraduate diploma in Economic Planning or Economic Development or Project Preparation from a recognised university or institution.
- (iii) Evidence of NYSC discharge certificate, exemption or exclusion letter.
Assistant Executive Officer (ACCTS) – CONTISS 5
Requirements:
- Candidates possessing OND, GCE A/L, two subjects at one sitting or three subjects at two sittings. One of the credits must be English Language plus three (3) years working experience as a Senior Clerical Officer.
Assistant Works Superintendent – CONTISS 5
Requirements:
- Candidate possessing a testimonial of a successful completion of five-year apprenticeship or course at a government or other approved Institution plus at least five years suitable post-apprenticeship experience
By direct appointment of a candidate possessing the Final Certificate of the City & Guilds of London Institution in the appropriate trade plus at least two years post-qualification cognate experience
By direct appointment of a candidate possessing any of the following qualifications
- OND in the relevant subject from a recognised institution
- Advanced-level papers in NABTEB in relevant disciplines
- Full Technological Certificate (Craft) of the C&G of London Inst. In appropriate trade
Special Diploma in Heavy Clay Wares & Refractoriness Technology for brick making from a recognised institution.
Academic Positions
Professor / Reader (Chemical Pathology)
Requirements:
- Candidates must possess a postgraduate qualification (preferably a doctorate, etc.). Degree in the relevant field(s) with at least 10 years of post-qualification experience in teaching and research in universities or similar institutions of higher learning; industrial experience will also be an advantage.
- Demonstrable ability to initiate, develop and supervise research projects; a good record of scholarly publications in reputable journals.
- A capacity for academic leadership plus other provisions of the Yellow Book.
Assistant Lecturer (Mechanical Engineering)
Requirements:
The candidate must possess a Master’s degree in the relevant field(s) plus evidence of a discharge certificate from NYSC.
Senior Lecturer (Fine and Industrial Arts)
Requirements:
- Candidates must possess a postgraduate (preferably doctorate) degree in relevant fields with at least five (5) years of teaching and research in a university or comparable institution.
- Industrial experience as well as scholarly publications will be an advantage, and other requirements in the University of Nigeria, Academic Appointment Guidelines (Yellow Book).
Lecturer II (Jurisprudence and Legal Theory)
Requirements:
- Candidates possessing a postgraduate (preferably Doctorate, MFA, etc.) degree in relevant field(s) plus other provisions of the University of Nigeria, Academic Appointment Guidelines (Yellow Book).
Professor (Quantity Surveying)
Requirements:
- Candidates must possess good B.Sc., M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in Quantity Surveying from a recognised university and must be registered members of the Quantity Surveyors Registration Board of Nigeria and members of the Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors.
- A minimum of 10 years of teaching and research experience in an approved tertiary institution is required.
- Demonstrable ability to initiate, develop and supervise research projects; a good record of scholarly publications in reputable journals.
- A capacity for academic leadership plus other provisions of the Yellow Book.
Lecturer II (Aquaculture & Fishery)
Requirements:
- Candidates possessing a postgraduate (preferably Doctorate, MFA, etc.) degree in relevant field(s) plus other provisions of the University of Nigeria, Academic Appointment Guidelines (Yellow Book).
Method of Application
All applicants must submit 25 (twenty-five) copies of their application accompanied with detailed curriculum vitae and copies of each certificate claimed, giving the following details in strict order:
- Full Name with surname first
- Post Desired
- Date and Place of Birth
- Permanent Home Address
- Contact Address
- Phone No. and E-mail Address
- Sex
- Local Government and State of Origin
- Age
- Nationality
- Marital Status
- Number and ages of Children (if any)
- Educational Institutions attended with dates
- Academic and Professional qualifications obtained with dates
- Extracurricular activities
- Addresses of three (3) referees
Working experience
- List of Publications (if any), with relevant details
- Evidence of Community Services
- Present Employer
- Status and salary
All applications together with referee reports and NYSC certificates or exemption are to be submitted under confidential cover marked “Post Desired” e.g “Professor”, to the Registrar to reach her not later than three (3) weeks from the date of this advertisement. Electronic copy of the application should be sent to personnel.unn@unn.edu.ng. Applications not received by 3:00 p.m. on the last day will not be accepted.
Joining the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, means becoming part of a rich legacy that has shaped generations of African leaders, scholars, and change-makers. This is more than just a job; it’s an opportunity to impact education, drive innovation, and contribute to national growth.
Visit the UNN’s official website to see the full list of vacancies and apply.
