The University of Abuja (Now Yakubu Gowon University, Abuja) has officially released its UniAbuja Recruitment 2025 for academic and non-teaching staff notice, published in Daily Trust Newspaper on November 21, 2025.
According to the advert, suitably qualified candidates are invited to apply for multiple positions across academic and administrative departments. The recruitment will run for six (6) weeks from the date of publication, and applications must be submitted online through:
https://recruitment.uniabuja.edu.ng
A. Academic Staff Positions (CONUASS 1–7)
Below is the list of academic vacancies:
Available Positions
Professor (CONUASS 7)
Associate Professor (CONUASS 6)
Senior Lecturer (CONUASS 5)
Lecturer I (CONUASS 4)
Lecturer II (CONUASS 3)
Assistant Lecturer (CONUASS 2)
Graduate Assistant (CONUASS 1)
Faculties Recruiting
College of Health Sciences
Faculty of Nursing and Allied Sciences
Faculty of Science
Faculty of Communication and Media Studies
Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Faculty of Environmental Sciences
Faculty of Agriculture
Faculty of Management Sciences
Faculty of Social Sciences
Faculty of Law
Faculty of Geography & Atmospheric Sciences
Faculty of Arts
Faculty of Engineering
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
General Requirements
| Position | Minimum Qualification |
|---|---|
| Graduate Assistant | First degree with Second Class Upper |
| Assistant Lecturer | Master’s degree + Second Class Upper |
| Lecturer II | PhD or equivalent, minimum 2 years exp. |
| Lecturer I | PhD + minimum 3 years Lecturer II experience |
| Senior Lecturer | PhD + 9 publications + 3 years teaching exp. |
| Associate Professor | PhD + 12 publications + 6 years exp. |
| Professor | PhD + 15 publications + 9 years exp. |
Additional Notes:
Candidates must show evidence of research, teaching experience, and Google Scholar h-index (varies per rank).
Academic leadership and grantsmanship are added advantages.
B. Non-Teaching Staff Positions (CONTISS 7–13)
Available Non-Academic Positions
Academic Technologist (CONTISS 7)
Data Analyst I (CONTISS 7)
Accountant I (CONTISS 8)
Accountant II (CONTISS 7)
Legal Officer (CONTISS 8)
Program/System Analyst (CONTISS 7)
Network Engineers II (CONTISS 8)
Nursing Officer II (CONTISS 7)
Civil Engineer II (CONTISS 8)
Architect II (CONTISS 7)
Higher Executive Officer (CONTISS 7)
Confidential Secretary I (CONTISS 7)
Senior Secretariat Assistant (CONTISS 6)
Higher Technical Officer (CONTISS 7)
Clerical Officer (CONTISS 3)
Summary of Key Qualifications
| Position | Minimum Requirement |
|---|---|
| Academic Technologist | HND/B.Tech/B.Eng/B.Sc + professional registration |
| Data Analyst | B.Sc/HND in Computer Science, Lower Credit |
| Accountant I | B.Sc Accounting + ICAN/ANAN + 4 years experience |
| Accountant II | BSc Second Class Lower |
| Legal Officer | LL.B + call to Bar, Second Class Lower |
| Program/System Analyst | B.Sc/HND Computer Science, Lower Credit |
| Network Engineer | B.Sc/HND Engineering, Lower Credit |
| Nursing Officer | RN, RM + Nursing Council registration |
| Civil Engineer | BSc/Eng Tech + COREN registration |
| Architect | BSc Architecture + COREN registration |
| Confidential Secretary | 60/120 WPM + ND/NCE in Secretarial Studies |
| Clerical Officer | SSCE/NECO/NABTEB, 5 credits including English |
Note: Computer literacy is compulsory for all positions.
Method of UniAbuja Recruitment 2025 Application
All applications must be submitted online via the University recruitment portal:
https://recruitment.uniabuja.edu.ng
Required Documents (soft copy):
Full Name (Capital Letters)
Date and Place of Birth
Permanent Home Address
Contact Details (phone & email)
Nationality, State & LGA
Marital Status
Names & Ages of Children (if any)
Educational Qualifications (with dates)
Professional Qualifications (with dates)
Work Experience (with positions & dates)
Publications (if applicable)
Referees (3 required)
Hard Copy Submission
Applicants must also request three referees to send confidential reference reports directly to:
The Registrar
University of Abuja
P.M.B. 117
Abuja
Important Notes
Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Computer literacy is mandatory for all applicants.
Application closes six (6) weeks from the publication date.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – UniAbuja Recruitment 2025
1. Is the University of Abuja currently recruiting?
Yes. The University of Abuja (now Yakubu Gowon University, Abuja) announced its 2025/2026 academic and non-teaching recruitment in the Daily Trust Newspaper of November 21, 2025.
2. How long will the recruitment last?
The advertisement will run for six (6) weeks from the date of publication.
3. Where do I submit my application?
All applications must be submitted online via the official recruitment portal:
https://recruitment.uniabuja.edu.ng
4. Do I need to submit hard-copy documents?
Yes. In addition to online submission, applicants must ask three referees to send confidential reference letters directly to:
The Registrar,
University of Abuja,
P.M.B. 117, Abuja.
5. What categories of jobs are available?
The recruitment covers:
Academic Staff Positions (Graduate Assistants to Professors)
Non-Teaching Staff Positions (CONTISS 3–13)
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