University of Calabar Massive Recruitment 2025: Over 19 Faculties Now Hiring Lecturers
The University of Calabar (UNICAL), one of Nigeria’s most respected higher institutions, has announced a major recruitment drive for 2025, opening its doors to both fresh and experienced academics.
Founded in 1975, UNICAL has continued to expand its mission of providing quality education across diverse fields. Today, the university is offering opportunities in over 19 faculties, ranging from Medicine and Engineering to Arts, Law, and Education.
If you’ve been waiting for the chance to build an academic career in one of Nigeria’s historic universities, this is your moment.
Who Can Apply?
The recruitment covers positions at various academic levels, including:
- Professor (CONUASS 7)
- Reader (CONUASS 6)
- Senior Lecturer (CONUASS 5)
- Lecturer I (CONUASS 4)
- Lecturer II (CONUASS 3)
- Assistant Lecturer (CONUASS 2)
Whether you are just starting out with a Master’s degree or already an established Professor, there’s a role for you.
Faculties and Departments Recruiting
Openings are available across 19 faculties, including:
- Administration & Management Sciences – Accounting, Business Management, Banking & Finance, Public Administration, Marketing, Hospitality & Tourism.
- Agriculture – Animal Science, Crop Science, Fisheries, Food Science, Forestry & Wildlife.
- Allied Medical Sciences – Nursing, Physiotherapy, Radiography, Public Health, Clinical Chemistry, Medical Parasitology.
- Arts – English, Journalism, Media Studies, Philosophy, Music, Linguistics, Religious Studies, Strategic Communication.
- Engineering & Technology – Mechanical, Civil, Petroleum, Electrical/Electronics, Computer Engineering, Agricultural & Chemical Engineering.
- Environmental Sciences – Architecture, Urban & Regional Planning, Estate Management, Surveying, Fine & Applied Arts.
- Law – Commercial & Industrial Law, Private & Property Law, Public Law, Jurisprudence.
- Pharmacy – Clinical Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmacognosy, Pharmacology, Microbiology, Toxicology.
- Computing – Computer Science, Cyber Security, Software Engineering, Information Systems & IT.
- Dentistry, Education, Social Sciences, Biological Sciences, Vocational & Entrepreneurial Studies, Basic & Clinical Sciences, and more.
This recruitment drive is one of the largest in UNICAL’s history, making it a golden opportunity for academics across Nigeria.
Basic Requirements
- Professor: Ph.D. or equivalent fellowship with at least three years as Reader.
- Reader: Ph.D. or equivalent, with at least three years as Senior Lecturer.
- Senior Lecturer: Ph.D. plus three years as Lecturer I.
- Lecturer I & II: Ph.D. or equivalent, with varying years of teaching experience.
- Assistant Lecturer: Minimum of a Master’s degree with coursework and thesis.
Additional requirements are listed in the University of Calabar Conditions of Service.
How to Apply
Interested candidates must:
- Prepare an application with their Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Attach relevant documents, including academic qualifications and referee details.
- Submit applications online at advert.unical.edu.ng.
The CV should include:
- Full Name
- Date of Birth
- Marital Status
- State & LGA of Origin
- Mobile Number & Email
- Academic Qualifications
- Referees’ details
- Photocopies of credentials
Deadline: All applications must be submitted within three (3) weeks from the date of this announcement.
Why This Matters
For graduates, postgraduates, and academics dreaming of a stable career in research and teaching, UNICAL’s recruitment is a rare opportunity. With positions spanning nearly every discipline, this call is set to attract thousands of applicants nationwide.
If you have the qualifications, this could be your chance to step into a life-changing academic journey at the University of Calabar.
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