Venite University opens recruitment for academic and technical staff, invites applications

Venite University, Iloro Ekiti, Ekiti State, has announced vacancies for full-time and part-time academic and technical staff across its colleges.

The university is seeking qualified candidates for positions in the Colleges of Medicine and Health Sciences, Agriculture, Computing, Engineering and Sciences, as well as Arts, Social and Management Sciences. Applicants must possess qualifications approved by the National Universities Commission (NUC) and relevant professional regulatory bodies where applicable.

Interested candidates are required to submit their applications through the university’s online career portal on or before 11 August 2026. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Available Positions

Academic Positions

Applications are invited for the following academic ranks:

• Professor
• Associate Professor (Reader)
• Senior Lecturer
• Lecturer I
• Lecturer II
• Assistant Lecturer
• Graduate Assistant

Applicants should apply for the rank that matches their qualifications, teaching experience, research output and professional standing.

Technical Positions

Applications are also invited for various technical positions across the university’s laboratories, workshops and specialised units.

Candidates should ensure they possess the qualifications and experience relevant to the technical role they are applying for.

Colleges and Departments with Vacancies

College of Medicine and Health Sciences

Vacancies are available in programmes within the College of Medicine and Health Sciences.

Applicants for clinical and other regulated health programmes must possess the required academic qualifications, professional registrations and valid practising licences where applicable.

College of Agriculture, Computing, Engineering and Sciences

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates in departments covering:

• Agriculture
• Computer Science
• Software Engineering
• Cyber Security
• Information Technology
• Engineering programmes
• Biological Sciences
• Physical Sciences
• Environmental Sciences
• Mathematics and related disciplines

College of Arts, Social and Management Sciences

Vacancies are available in departments including:

• Accounting
• Business Administration
• Economics
• Mass Communication
• Political Science
• International Relations
• Sociology
• Psychology
• English and Literary Studies
• History and International Studies
• Criminology and Security Studies
• Public Administration
• Other related disciplines

Applicants should clearly indicate the position and department they are applying for in their application letter.

General Qualification Requirements

Applicants must:

• Possess qualifications prescribed by the National Universities Commission (NUC).
• Meet the requirements of relevant professional regulatory bodies where applicable.
• Possess appropriate teaching, research or laboratory experience depending on the position applied for.
• Have academic and professional qualifications relevant to the rank or technical position.

Additional Requirements for Medicine and Surgery

Applicants seeking appointments in the Medicine and Surgery programme must:

• Hold the appropriate postgraduate qualifications.
• Possess an MBBS degree from a recognised university.
• Be registered and licensed by the relevant professional regulatory body where applicable.

Professional Registration

Applicants for programmes regulated by professional bodies must provide evidence of current professional registration or practising licence.

Relevant certificates should be included in the application documents uploaded to the portal.

Teaching, Research and Laboratory Experience

Where applicable, applicants should provide evidence of:

• Teaching experience.
• Research experience.
• Laboratory or technical experience.

The experience presented should be directly related to the position being applied for.

Employment Type

Applications are accepted for both:

• Full-time appointments.
• Part-time appointments.

Applicants should indicate their preferred employment category where required during the online application process.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply through the Venite University Career Portal.

Applicants are required to:

1. Complete the online application form.
2. Select the appropriate department and position.
3. Upload one PDF document containing all required application materials.
4. Submit the application before the closing date.

The information provided on the portal must correspond with the details contained in the application letter and supporting documents.

Required Application Documents

Applicants should combine the following into a single PDF file:

• Application letter addressed to the Registrar.
• Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• Copies of academic certificates.
• Professional qualifications and licences (where applicable).
• Evidence of publications (where required).
• Evidence of teaching, research or laboratory experience.
• Other relevant supporting documents.
• Names and addresses of three referees.

Separate document uploads will not be accepted.

Application Letter

The application letter should be addressed to the Registrar and must clearly state:

• Position applied for.
• Department.
• Employment category (full-time or part-time, where applicable).

The information should match the details entered on the online application portal.

Curriculum Vitae

Applicants should submit a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae containing details of:

• Personal information.
• Educational qualifications.
• Professional qualifications.
• Employment history.
• Teaching and research experience.
• Technical experience (where applicable).
• Publications.
• Professional memberships.
• Awards and honours.
• Names and addresses of three referees.

Publications

Evidence of publications is required for academic positions where publications form part of the qualification requirements.

Technical applicants are only required to submit publication records where applicable to the position.

Salary and Benefits

Venite University stated that successful candidates will receive highly competitive remuneration in line with the Nigerian university system.

Specific salary figures were not disclosed.

Application Deadline

The deadline for submission of applications is:

11 August 2026

Interested applicants are advised to complete and submit their online applications before the deadline.

Shortlisting

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stage of the recruitment process.

Applicants should ensure that all contact information provided during the application process is accurate and up to date.

Application Checklist

Before submitting your application, ensure that you have:

• Completed the online application form.
• Selected the correct position and department.
• Prepared one PDF containing all required documents.
• Included your application letter and Curriculum Vitae.
• Attached academic and professional certificates.
• Included publication records (where required).
• Attached evidence of teaching, research or laboratory experience.
• Provided details of three referees.
• Reviewed all information before final submission.

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