ABSU Recruitment: Abia State University seeks Lecturers, Professors, Graduate Assistants, Others (Apply Now)

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Abia State University (ABSU), Uturu, has opened applications for qualified candidates seeking appointment into various teaching positions across several academic departments.

The vacancies range from Graduate Assistant and Assistant Lecturer to Lecturer II, Lecturer I, Senior Lecturer, Reader and Professor, depending on the discipline and position advertised.

Interested candidates are required to submit their applications to the Registrar, Abia State University, Uturu, on or before September 22, 2026.

ABSU Teaching Staff Recruitment at a Glance

The supplied vacancy notice does not specify the exact academic rank attached to every position in each department. Applicants should therefore consult the original vacancy list and apply only for positions specifically advertised under their relevant discipline.

ABSU Recruitment Qualification Requirements

The qualifications and experience required vary according to the academic rank being sought.

Assistant Lecturer

Candidates for Assistant Lecturer are required to possess:

• A good Honours Degree in the relevant discipline; and
• A Master’s degree in the relevant discipline.

Lecturer II

Candidates must possess either:

• A Ph.D. in the relevant discipline; or
• A Master’s degree in the relevant discipline with at least two years of cognate experience.

Evidence of emerging scholarship through relevant publications is also required.

Lecturer I

Applicants for Lecturer I must possess either:

• A Master’s degree in the relevant discipline with at least five years of cognate experience; or
• A Ph.D. in the relevant discipline with at least two years of experience at Lecturer II level.

Scholarly publications in reputable journals are also required.

Senior Lecturer

Candidates for Senior Lecturer must possess:

• A Ph.D. in the relevant discipline;
• At least two years’ experience as a Lecturer I; and
• Scholarly publications in reputable journals.

Reader

Applicants for Reader must possess:

• A Ph.D. in the relevant discipline;
• At least two years’ experience as a Senior Lecturer; and
• Scholarly publications in reputable journals.

Professor

Candidates for Professor must possess:

• A Ph.D. in the relevant discipline;
• At least two years’ experience as a Reader; and
• The required scholarly publications in reputable journals.

Graduate Assistant

A Graduate Assistant vacancy is listed under Food Science and Technology. However, the supplied recruitment information does not provide a separate qualification requirement for this particular rank.

Applicants should therefore confirm the specific requirement attached to the Graduate Assistant vacancy before submitting an application.

Departments and Areas of Recruitment

Engineering and Technology

Teaching vacancies are available across:

• Software Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical/Electronic Engineering
• Computer Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Information and Communication Technology
• Artificial Intelligence and Robotics

Health and Applied Sciences

The recruitment also covers:

• Public Health
• Nursing
• Pharmaceutical Sciences
• Food Science and Technology

Arts and Humanities

Vacancies are available in:

• Fine and Applied Arts
• Religious Studies
• Philosophy

Education

The university is also recruiting teaching staff in Education/Government.

Mass Communication

Mass Communication vacancies cover the following areas:

• Advertising
• Broadcasting
• Film
• Multimedia
• Journalism
• Public Relations

Salary

The recruitment notice states that the salary is very attractive and is in line with what is obtainable in other public universities in Nigeria.

The supplied information does not state specific salary figures or grade levels.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should forward 15 copies of their applications, together with their Curriculum Vitae, to:

The Registrar
Abia State University
Uturu, Abia State, Nigeria.

The Curriculum Vitae should contain the required personal, academic and professional information.

Applicants should also provide details of their referees.

The recruitment information specifies that two of the three referees must be professionals within the applicant’s area of specialisation.

Application Deadline

Applications must reach the Registrar, Abia State University, Uturu, no later than September 22, 2026.

Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview.

ABSU Recruitment Application Checklist

Important: The supplied text contains some incomplete vacancy details, particularly the exact ranks attached to several departments. It also contains a typographical phrase in the Professor requirements. Applicants should rely on the original ABSU recruitment advertisement for the exact department-by-department vacancy list before submitting their applications.