The Federal University of Technology, Minna (FUTMinna) has officially announced the opening of its 2025 Academic Staff Recruitment (FUTMinna 2025 Recruitment), inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill various positions across several schools and departments.

The recruitment advertisement is valid for three (3) weeks from the date of publication — 14th November, 2025.

Interested applicants are required to apply through the official FUTMinna recruitment portal:
https://futminna.edu.ng/2025-recruitment/

Available Academic Staff Positions & Salary Structure

FUTMinna is recruiting qualified candidates into the following positions under the CONUASS salary structure:

Position	Salary Structure
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

Vacant Schools and Departments @ FUTMinna 2025 Recruitment

Below is the complete list of schools and departments with available academic positions:

1. College of Medical Sciences and Health Technology (CMSHT)

School of Basic Medical Sciences (SBMS)

Human Anatomy
Human Physiology
Medicine and Surgery

School of Allied Health Sciences (SAHS)

Medical Laboratory Science
Nursing Science

2. School of Agricultural Management and Extension Technology (SAMET)

Agribusiness

3. School of Agronomy and Forestry Technology (SAFT)

Forestry and Wildlife Technology
Horticulture

4. School of Architectural Technology (SAT)

Furniture Design Architecture
Interior Design Architecture
Landscape Design Architecture

5. School of Electrical Engineering and Technology (SEET)

Mechatronics Engineering

6. School of Environmental Technology (SET)

Estate Management and Valuation
Surveying and Geoinformatics

7. School of Food and Agricultural Technology (SFAT)

Human Nutrition and Dietetics

8. School of Information and Communication Technology (SICT)

Artificial Intelligence
Data Science
Intelligence and Security Studies
Software Engineering

9. School of Infrastructure, Process Engineering and Technology (SIPET)

Food Engineering
Materials and Metallurgical Engineering
Nuclear Engineering
Petroleum and Gas Engineering

10. School of Innovative Technology (SIT)

Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Logistics and Transport Technology
Procurement Management Technology

11. School of Life Sciences (SLS)

Biotechnology
Forensic Science
Public Health
Water Sanitation and Hygiene

12. School of Pharmaceutical Sciences (SPhS)

Pharmacy

13. School of Physical Sciences (SPS)

Applied Geophysics
Chemistry
Industrial Mathematics
Meteorology
Nuclear Science
Statistics

14. School of Science and Technology Education (SSTE)

Departments:

Educational Technology
Industrial and Technology Education

Areas of Specialization:
Automobile Technology, Building Technology, Electrical/Electronics Technology, Metalwork Technology, Woodwork Technology.

Qualifications & Experience Requirements

Below are the detailed requirements for each academic cadre:

Professor (CONUASS 7)

PhD in relevant field
Minimum of 3 years as Associate Professor
At least 15 publication points (10 must be reputable journal articles)

Associate Professor (CONUASS 6)

PhD in relevant field
Minimum of 3 years as Senior Lecturer
At least 10 publication points (6 must be reputable journal articles)

Senior Lecturer (CONUASS 5)

PhD in relevant field
Minimum of 3 years as Lecturer I
6 publication points (4 must be reputable journals)
OR
PhD from a research institute with strong research track record

Lecturer I (CONUASS 4)

PhD in relevant field
Minimum of 3 years teaching/research experience
Minimum of 4 publication points (2 must be journal articles)

Lecturer II (CONUASS 3)

PhD or Master’s degree
Considerable teaching or industrial experience
At least 2 publication points

Assistant Lecturer (CONUASS 2)

Master’s degree with minimum CGPA of 3.50
Evidence of teaching or research potential

Graduate Assistant (CONUASS 1)

First Class or Second Class Upper Degree

Important Notes

Minimum of Second Class Lower is required for all positions except Graduate Assistant.
Applicants without previous university teaching experience cannot be appointed as Professor or Associate Professor.
Professorial appointments require external assessment.
Senior Lecturer and above must be registered members of relevant professional bodies.
Computer literacy is mandatory for all positions.

Conditions of Service

Conditions are the same as those applicable in all Federal Universities in Nigeria.

How to Apply for FUTMinna 2025 Recruitment

Interested candidates must submit:

A soft copy of their application letter
Detailed CV
Credentials & supporting documents

Applications should be submitted online via the official portal:
https://futminna.edu.ng/2025-recruitment/

Required CV Format

Your Curriculum Vitae must follow this order:

Full Name (Surname in CAPITAL letters)
Date & Place of Birth
Permanent Home Address
Contact Address (Postal, GSM, Email)
Nationality
State of Origin
Marital Status
Number & Ages of Children
Educational Institutions Attended (with dates)
Academic/Professional Qualifications (with dates)
Work Experience
Publications (if applicable)
Extra-Curricular Activities
Names & Addresses of Three Referees

Referees must send reference letters directly to:
registrar@futminna.edu.ng

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

FAQs on FUTMinna 2025 Academic Staff Recruitment

1. When did FUTMinna release the 2025 academic staff recruitment advertisement?

FUTMinna released the 2025 academic staff recruitment advert on 14th November 2025. The application portal opened the same day.

2. How long will the FUTMinna 2025 recruitment application last?

The recruitment exercise will run for three (3) weeks from the date of publication. Applicants are advised to apply early to avoid portal congestion.

3. What positions are available in the FUTMinna 2025 recruitment?

Available positions include:

Professor
Associate Professor
Senior Lecturer
Lecturer I
Lecturer II
Assistant Lecturer
Graduate Assistant

All positions fall under the CONUASS salary structure.

4. Where can I apply for FUTMinna 2025 academic staff recruitment?

All applications must be submitted online via the official FUTMinna recruitment portal:
https://futminna.edu.ng/2025-recruitment/

5. What schools and departments have vacancies in FUTMinna 2025 recruitment?

Vacancies exist across various schools such as:

College of Medical Sciences
School of Information and Communication Technology
School of Environmental Technology
School of Agronomy and Forestry Technology
School of Life Sciences
School of Physical Sciences
…and many more.
(See full list in the article.)

6. What qualifications are required to apply for professorial positions?

Applicants for Professor must have:

A PhD in the relevant field
Minimum 3 years as Associate Professor
At least 15 publication points, including 10 reputable journal publications
Proven academic leadership and postgraduate supervision experience
Ability to attract research grants

7. Can fresh graduates apply for FUTMinna 2025 recruitment?

Yes. Fresh graduates with First Class or Second Class Upper Degrees can apply for the Graduate Assistant position.

8. Can someone without university teaching experience apply as Professor or Associate Professor?

No. FUTMinna states clearly that candidates who have never taught in a university cannot be directly appointed to Professor or Associate Professor positions.

9. Is membership of professional bodies required?

Yes. Candidates applying for Senior Lecturer and above must be registered members of their relevant professional bodies.

10. Is computer literacy required for FUTMinna recruitment?

Yes. Computer literacy is mandatory for all positions, regardless of level or department.

11. Will FUTMinna contact all applicants?

No. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further screening or interviews.

12. What documents are required during application?

Applicants must upload soft copies of:

Application letter
Detailed CV
Academic and professional certificates
Credentials and supporting documents
Evidence of research/publications (if applicable)

13. What format should the CV follow?

FUTMinna provides a specific CV format, which includes:

Bio-data
Academic qualifications
Work experience
Publications
Referees
Referees must also send confidential reports directly to the Registrar.

14. Are the conditions of service the same as other federal universities?

Yes. FUTMinna follows the standard Federal University Conditions of Service, similar to other federal institutions in Nigeria.

15. Who signed the FUTMinna 2025 recruitment advertisement?

The advert was signed by:
Mal. Danladi Mallam, Registrar and Secretary to Council.