Alex Ekwueme Federal University Opens Massive Job Recruitment: Lecturers, Non-Teaching Staff Needed

Ebonyi State’s Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike (AE-FUNAI), has announced a massive recruitment drive, opening its doors to both teaching and non-teaching professionals across several faculties and departments.

If you have ever dreamed of working in a fast-growing federal university, this could be your golden opportunity. AE-FUNAI, located about 25km from Abakaliki, is calling for qualified candidates to fill multiple positions ranging from professors and lecturers to administrators, medical staff, and security officers.

The institution, established in 2011 under the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan, is known for its vision to raise graduates who are not just academically sound but also problem-solvers and change-makers in society.

Who Can Apply?

AE-FUNAI is hiring across almost every faculty

1. FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE

A. Agricultural Extension

Senior Lecturer

B. Crop Science

Assistant Lecturer
Lecturer II
Lecturer I
Senior Lecturer

C. Soil Science

Assistant Lecturer
Lecturer II
Lecturer I
Senior Lecturer

D. Animal Science

Assistant Lecturer
Lecturer II

E. Agribusiness and Management

Assistant Lecturer
Lecturer II
Lecturer I
Senior Lecturer

F. Agricultural Economics

Assistant Lecturer
Lecturer II

G. Aquaculture

Assistant Lecturer
Lecturer II
Lecturer I
Senior Lecturer

2. FACULTY OF BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCES

A. Anatomy

Lecturer II

B. Medical Biochemistry

Assistant Lecturer
Lecturer II
Lecturer I
Reader

C. Physiology

Assistant Lecturer
Lecturer II
Lecturer I
Reader
Professor

3. FACULTY OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES

A. Biochemistry

Lecturer II
Lecturer I
Professor

B. Biology

Lecturer II

C. Biotechnology

Lecturer II
Lecturer I
Senior Lecturer

D. Microbiology

Senior Lecturer

4. FACULTY OF BASIC CLINICAL MEDICINE

A. Anatomic Pathology

Assistant Lecturer
Lecturer II
Lecturer I
Senior Lecturer
Reader
Professor

B. Chemical Pathology

Assistant Lecturer
Lecturer II
Lecturer I
Senior Lecturer
Reader
Professor

C. Haematology

Assistant Lecturer
Lecturer II
Lecturer I
Senior Lecturer
Reader
Professor

D. Medical Microbiology and Parasitology

Assistant Lecturer
Lecturer II
Lecturer I
Senior Lecturer
Reader
Professor

E. Pharmacology/Therapeutics

Assistant Lecturer
Lecturer II
Lecturer I
Senior Lecturer
Reader
Professor

5. FACULTY OF CLINICAL MEDICINE

A. Community Medicine

Assistant Lecturer
Lecturer II
Lecturer I
Senior Lecturer
Reader

B. Family Medicine

Assistant Lecturer
Lecturer II
Lecturer I
Senior Lecturer
Reader

C. Internal Medicine

Assistant Lecturer
Lecturer II
Lecturer I
Senior Lecturer

D. Obstetrics & Gynaecology (O & G)

Assistant Lecturer
Lecturer II
Lecturer I
Senior Lecturer

E. Paediatrics

Assistant Lecturer
Lecturer II
Lecturer I
Senior Lecturer

F. Surgery

Assistant Lecturer
Lecturer II
Lecturer I
Reader

6. FACULTY OF EDUCATION

A. Biology Education

Graduate Assistant
Lecturer II
Lecturer I
Senior Lecturer

B. Chemistry Education

Graduate Assistant
Assistant Lecturer
Lecturer II
Lecturer I
Senior Lecturer

C. Computer Science Education

Graduate Assistant
Assistant Lecturer
Lecturer II
Lecturer I
Senior Lecturer

D. Mathematics Education

Assistant Lecturer
Lecturer II
Lecturer I
Senior Lecturer

E. Measurement and Evaluation

Assistant Lecturer
Senior Lecturer

F. Physics Education

Assistant Lecturer
Lecturer II
Lecturer I
Senior Lecturer

G. Agricultural Education

Assistant Lecturer
Lecturer I
Senior Lecturer

H. Business Education

Assistant Lecturer
Lecturer I
Senior Lecturer

I. Technical Education

Graduate Assistant
Assistant Lecturer
Lecturer II
Lecturer I
Senior Lecturer

J. Economics Education

Graduate Assistant
Assistant Lecturer
Lecturer II
Lecturer I
Senior Lecturer

K. English and Literary Studies Education

Assistant Lecturer
Lecturer II
Lecturer I
Senior Lecturer

L. Guidance and Counselling

Graduate Assistant
Assistant Lecturer
Lecturer II

M. Physical and Health Education

Lecturer I
Senior Lecturer

N. Educational Psychology

Assistant Lecturer
Lecturer II
Lecturer I

O. Educational Curriculum Studies

Assistant Lecturer
Lecturer II

7. FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY

A. Chemical Engineering

Assistant Lecturer
Senior Lecturer
Professor

B. Civil Engineering

Assistant Lecturer
Lecturer II
Senior Lecturer

C. Mechanical Engineering

Assistant Lecturer
Senior Lecturer
Professor

D. Mechatronic Engineering

Assistant Lecturer
Lecturer II
Senior Lecturer

8. FACULTY OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

A. Architecture

Assistant Lecturer
Lecturer I
Senior Lecturer

B. Fine and Applied Arts

Assistant Lecturer
Lecturer II

C. Geography

Senior Lecturer
Reader
Professor

9. FACULTY OF HEALTH AND ALLIED SCIENCES

A. Human Nutrition and Dietetics

Graduate Assistant
Assistant Lecturer
Lecturer II
Lecturer I
Senior Lecturer
Reader
Professor

B. Medical Laboratory Science

Graduate Assistant
Assistant Lecturer
Lecturer II
Lecturer I
Senior Lecturer
Reader

C. Nursing Science

Assistant Lecturer
Lecturer II
Lecturer I
Senior Lecturer
Reader
Professor

10. FACULTY OF HUMANITIES

A. English and Literary Studies

Assistant Lecturer

B. Foreign Languages

Senior Lecturer

C. History and Strategic Studies

Assistant Lecturer

D. Linguistics and Nigerian Languages

Lecturer II

E. Music

Assistant Lecturer
Lecturer I
Senior Lecturer

F. Religion and Cultural Studies

Lecturer II

G. Theatre Arts

Assistant Lecturer

11. FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES

A. Banking and Finance

Lecturer II
Senior Lecturer

B. Public Administration

Graduate Assistant
Senior Lecturer

12. FACULTY OF LAW

A. Public and Private Law

Assistant Lecturer
Senior Lecturer
Professor

B. Jurisprudence and International Law

Assistant Lecturer
Lecturer I
Professor

13. FACULTY OF PHYSICAL SCIENCES

A. Chemistry

Assistant Lecturer

B. Computer Science and Informatics

Senior Lecturer
Professor

C. Geology/Geophysics

Assistant Lecturer

D. Mathematics and Statistics

Assistant Lecturer

E. Physics

Assistant Lecturer

A. Criminology and Security Studies

Assistant Lecturer
Lecturer II
Senior Lecturer

B. Mass Communication

Assistant Lecturer

C. Political Science

Assistant Lecturer

D. Psychology

Assistant Lecturer

E. Economics and Development Studies

Senior Lecturer
Assistant Lecturer

Openings are available for the following academic positions:

Graduate Assistant
Assistant Lecturer
Lecturer II
Lecturer I
Senior Lecturer
Reader
Professor

Beyond teaching roles, the university is also looking for non-teaching staff in areas like administration, planning, security, nursing, pharmacy, and laboratory technology.

Key Requirements

For Professors & Readers: Candidates must show strong research output with publications in reputable international journals.
For Lecturers: A Ph.D. in the relevant field is required (except for Graduate Assistants and Assistant Lecturers who can apply with a Master’s or First-Class degree).
Non-Teaching Roles: Requirements vary by position — from OND, NCE, and B.Sc. to professional certifications in health, security, or administration.

How to Apply

All applicants are required to submit 20 copies of their application alongside a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) and relevant certificates.

Your CV should include:

Full name, date of birth, nationality, and state of origin
Contact details (address, phone, email)
Marital status
Educational background (with dates)
Academic and professional qualifications
Work and teaching/research experience
Publications (if any)
Names and contacts of three referees (two must be from your last/current place of work)

Submission Address:

The Registrar,
Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike (AE-FUNAI),
P.M.B. 1010, Abakaliki,
Ebonyi State, Nigeria.

Deadline: Applications must be received within three (3) months from the date of this advertisement. Submissions after 4:00 pm on the final day will not be accepted.

Why This Matters

This recruitment drive is one of the biggest opportunities for graduates and professionals looking to enter the Nigerian university system. For young graduates especially, positions such as Graduate Assistant, Assistant Lecturer, and clerical roles provide an entry point into academia and administration.

If you’re passionate about teaching, research, or contributing to the growth of a federal university, now is the time to apply.

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