The University of Uyo (UNIUYO) has launched a far-reaching recruitment exercise, inviting applications from qualified Nigerians to fill more than thirty academic and non-teaching positions.
The announcement, signed by the Registrar, Mrs. Blossom E. Okorie, and published in The Pioneer newspaper on Monday, marks one of the most comprehensive workforce expansions in the university’s recent history. It underscores UNIUYO’s resolve to strengthen its academic and administrative capacity in line with its rapid institutional growth.
Strong Focus on Health Sciences Faculty
A major thrust of the recruitment is directed toward the Faculty of Health Sciences, where the university seeks to engage seasoned professionals and early-career scholars in the following departments:
- Nursing Science
- Medical Laboratory Science
- Physiotherapy
- Human Nutrition and Dietetics
- Radiography and Radiation Science
- Dentistry
Positions range from Professor, Associate Professor, Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I, Lecturer II, to Graduate Assistant.
Candidates for senior academic posts must hold a Ph.D., possess a robust record of publications in reputable journals, and demonstrate scholarly visibility on platforms such as Google Scholar and ResearchGate.
Extensive Non-Teaching Vacancies
The recruitment also extends to various non-academic roles spanning administrative, clerical, technical, and operational support categories, reflecting the university’s drive for efficiency and excellence.
Technical & Laboratory Roles:
1. Principal Technologist
2. Principal Medical Laboratory Technologist
3. Senior Technologist
4. Medical Laboratory Scientist
5. Laboratory Technician I
6. Laboratory Assistant
7. Higher Technical Officer I
8. Technical Officer I
9. Workshop Assistant
Administrative & Clerical Roles:
10. Administrative Officer I
11. Administrative Officer II
12. Executive Officer
13. Assistant Executive Officer
14. Assistant Data Processing Officer
15. Clerical Officer
16. Computer Operator
Works, Maintenance & Operations:
17. Works Supervisor (general and specialized roles)
18. Artisan
19. Groundsman
20. Motor Driver Mechanic / Transport Assistant
General Support Staff:
21. Office Assistant
22. Porter
23. Library Porter
Application Procedure
Applicants are required to submit twenty-five (25) copies of their application letter and detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV), including personal information, qualifications, employment history, and photocopies of relevant credentials.
Submission Details
Address: The Registrar, University of Uyo, P.M.B. 1017, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.
Envelope Label: The position applied for should be clearly written on the top left corner of the envelope.
Referee Reports: Three referees are to send confidential reports directly to the Registrar.
Deadline: Applications must reach the university within six (6) weeks from the date of publication (October 27–28, 2025).
Eligibility: Open to Nigerian citizens between 18 and 50 years of age.
A Strategic Workforce Expansion
The University of Uyo’s latest recruitment initiative represents a strategic investment in human capital and a reaffirmation of its vision to remain a leading center of learning, research, and community service.
The institution noted that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stage of the recruitment process.
By this exercise, UNIUYO signals its readiness to attract the best minds, strengthen its teaching and research ecosystem, and sustain its legacy as one of Nigeria’s most progressive universities.
