ABSU announces vacancies for Lecturers, Professors, others

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

Department/Field Available Positions

Software Engineering Teaching vacancies

Mechanical Engineering Teaching vacancies

Electrical/Electronic Engineering Teaching vacancy

Computer Engineering Teaching vacancies

Civil Engineering Teaching vacancies

Information and Communication Technology Teaching vacancy

Public Health Teaching vacancies

Fine and Applied Arts Teaching vacancy

AI and Robotics Teaching vacancy

Nursing Teaching vacancy

Religious Studies Teaching vacancies

Philosophy Teaching vacancies

Education/Government Teaching vacancies

Food Science and Technology Graduate Assistant and other teaching vacancies

Mass Communication Advertising, Broadcasting, Film, Multimedia, Journalism and Public Relations

Pharmaceutical Sciences Teaching vacancies

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:

Lecturer II

Candidates must possess either:

Evidence of emerging scholarship through relevant publications is also required.

Lecturer I

Applicants for Lecturer I must possess either:

Scholarly publications in reputable journals are also required.

Senior Lecturer

Candidates for Senior Lecturer must possess:

Reader

Applicants for Reader must possess:

Professor

Candidates for Professor must possess:

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:

Health and Applied Sciences

The recruitment also covers:

Arts and Humanities

Vacancies are available in:

Education

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

Mass Communication

Mass Communication vacancies cover the following areas:

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.

More informations could be found in the link below this post.

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

Requirement What Applicants Should Do

Academic rank

Apply for a rank specifically advertised under the relevant department

Qualification Match degree, experience and publications with the requirements for the rank

Application copies

Submit 15 copies

CV Include required personal, academic and professional information

Referees Provide three referees

Professional referees

Ensure two referees are professionals in the applicant’s area of specialisation

Submission

Address application to the Registrar, ABSU, Uturu

Deadline Ensure application reaches the Registrar by September 22, 2026