UNICAL Massive Recruitment Drive for Academic & Non-Academic Roles

By Olusegun Fapohunda Updated on Aug 15, 2025

University of Calabar is hiring across academic and non-academic roles in many faculties. Openings run from Professor to Assistant Lecturer in fields like Medicine, Law, Engineering, Arts, and more. Apply online within three weeks of this notice.

University of Calabar Massive Recruitment Drive for Academic and Non-Academic Roles

University of Calabar, UNICAL Acceptance Fee for Admission

If you’ve been thinking of moving your career into a place with history, big ideas, and a real buzz for learning, the University of Calabar just opened its doors wide. Born in 1975 and still chasing its aim to spread learning in all branches, the school is now calling for fresh and seasoned hands to join the team. And it’s not a small call either, the list of openings stretches long.

Who They’re Looking For

There’s a chair for nearly every specialisation you can think of. From the quiet corners of the library to the beeping labs in Medicine, from chalk-and-talk in Arts to field boots in Agriculture. Positions span from the lofty rank of Professor to the eager start of Assistant Lecturer.

1. Faculty of Administration and Management Sciences

Positions: Lecturer I, Lecturer II, and Assistant Lecturer in the following areas:
a. Accounting
b. Banking & Finance
c. Business Management
d. Hospitality and Tourism Management
e. Marketing
f. Public Administration

2. Faculty of Agriculture

Positions: Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I, Lecturer II, and Assistant Lecturer in the following areas:
a. Animal Science
b. Crop Science
c. Fisheries and Aquaculture
d. Food Science & Technology
e. Forestry & Wildlife Resources Management

3. Faculty of Allied Medical Sciences

Positions: Professor & Reader, Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I, Lecturer II, and Assistant Lecturer in the following areas:
a. Physiotherapy
b. Nursing
c. Human Nutrition and Dietetics
d. Radiography
e. Public Health
f. Histopathology
g. Clinical Chemistry and Immunology
h. Medical Parasitology and Entomology

4. Faculty of Arts

Positions: Lecturer I, Lecturer II, and Assistant Lecturer in the following areas:

Advertising
Broadcasting
Development Communication Studies
English Language (Stylistics)
Journalism and Media Studies
Linguistics (Phonetics & Phonology)
Music
Philosophy
Public Relations
Religious Studies (Greek/Hebrew)
Strategic Communication

Positions: Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I, Lecturer II, and Assistant Lecturer in the following areas:
a. Education Christian Religious Studies
b. Education Economics
c. Education English/Literature
d. Education French
e. Education Geography
f. Education History
g. Education Political Science
h. Social Studies & Civic Education
i. Sustainable Development Studies

6. Faculty of Basic and Clinical Sciences

Positions: Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I, and Lecturer II in the following areas:
a. Pharmacology and Therapeutics
b. Haematology
c. Anaesthesiology
d. Urology
e. Psychiatry
f. Family Medicine
g. Pathology
h. Otorhinolaryngology
i. Surgery

7. Faculty of Basic Medical Science

Positions: Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I, and Lecturer II in the following areas:
a. Human Nutrition & Dietetics
b. Pharmacology

8. Faculty of Biological Sciences

Positions: Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I, Lecturer II, and Assistant Lecturer in the following areas:
a. Science & Laboratory Technology
b. Genetics and Biotechnology
c. Biology
d. Zoology

9. Faculty of Computing

Positions: Professor & Reader, Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I, Lecturer II, and Assistant Lecturer in the following areas:
a. Computer Science
b. Cyber Security
c. Information Systems
d. Information Technology
e. Software Engineering

10. Faculty of Dentistry

Positions: Professor & Reader, Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I, Lecturer II, and Assistant Lecturer in the following areas:
a. Oral Pathology
b. Period Ontology
c. Conservative Dentistry
d. Prosthetic Dentistry
e. Paediatric Dentistry
f. Community Dentistry
g. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
h. Orthodontics

11. Faculty of Educational Foundation Studies

Positions: Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I, Lecturer II, and Assistant Lecturer in the following areas:
a. Elementary Education
b. Guidance and Counselling

Pastoral Counselling
Mental Health Counselling
Rehabilitation Counselling

c. Special Needs Education

12. Faculty of Engineering & Technology

Positions: Professor & Reader, Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I, Lecturer II, and Assistant Lecturer in the following areas:
a. Mechanical Engineering
b. Chemical Engineering
c. Civil & Environmental Engineering
d. Agricultural Engineering
e. Electrical & Electronics Engineering
f. Computer Engineering
g. Petroleum Engineering

13. Faculty of Environmental Sciences

Positions: Professor & Reader, Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I, Lecturer II, and Assistant Lecturer in the following areas:
a. Architecture
b. Building
c. Environmental Standards
d. Estate Management & Valuation
e. Fine & Applied Arts
f. Survey & Geoinformatics
g. Urban and Regional Planning

14. Faculty of Law

Positions: Professor & Reader, Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I, Lecturer II, and Assistant Lecturer in the following areas:
a. Commercial & Industrial Law
b. Jurisprudence & International Law
c. Private & Property Law
d. Public Law

15. Faculty of Pharmacy

Positions: Professor & Reader, Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I, Lecturer II, and Assistant Lecturer in the following areas:
a. Clinical Pharmacy & Pharmacy Administration
b. Pharmaceutical & Medicinal Chemistry
c. Pharmaceutical Microbiology & Biotechnology
d. Pharmaceutics & Pharmaceutical Technology
e. Pharmacognosy & Natural Medicine
f. Pharmacology & Toxicology
g. Social & Administrative Pharmacy

16. Faculty of Physical Sciences

Positions: Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I, and Lecturer II in the following areas:
a. Geology
b. Industrial, Organic and Physical Chemistry
c. Mathematics
d. Physics with Electronics
e. Statistics

17. Faculty of Science Education

Positions: Professor & Reader, Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I, Lecturer II, and Assistant Lecturer in the following areas:
a. Computer Science Education
b. Education Biology
c. Education Chemistry
d. Education Mathematics
e. Education Physics
f. Environmental Education
g. Health Education
h. Integrated Science Education

Positions: Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I, Lecturer II, and Assistant Lecturer in the following areas:
a. Criminology and Security Studies
b. Economics
c. Library and Information Science (Law Librarian)
d. Peace & Conflict Studies

19. Faculty of Vocational & Entrepreneurial Education

Positions: Professor & Reader, Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I, Lecturer II, and Assistant Lecturer in the following areas:
a. Agricultural Education
b. Business Education
c. Educational Technology
d. Entrepreneurial Education
e. Home Economics

Requirements & Qualifications

Professor (CONUASS 7)

Candidates must possess a Ph.D. degree or equivalent Professional Fellowship in the relevant discipline (FWACS, FMCS, FMCOG and their equivalent) from a recognized University.
Other requirements as stated in the University of Calabar Conditions of Service.

Reader (CONUASS 6)

Candidates for the post should have had three (3) years’ experience as Senior Lecturer in a recognized University or Institutions of similar status. Account will be taken of contributions to teaching in the University and community service.
A Ph.D. degree or equivalent Professional Fellowship in the relevant discipline (FWACS, FMCS, FMCOG and their equivalent) from a recognized University.
Other requirements as stated in the University of Calabar Conditions of Service.

Senior Lecturer (CONUASS 5)

Candidates for the post must have served for three (3) years as Lecturer I or equivalent in a recognized University or Institution of similar status.
Candidates must possess a Ph.D. degree or equivalent Professional Fellowship in the relevant discipline.
Other requirements as stated in the University of Calabar Conditions of Service.

Lecturer I (CONUASS 4)

Candidates for the post should possess a Ph.D. degree or equivalent and should have served for three (3) years as Lecturer II in the University or an Institution of similar status such as a Research Institution or had relevant Professorial experience in a similar Institution.
Other requirements as stated in the University of Calabar Conditions of Service.

Lecturer II (CONUASS 3)

Candidates for the post should possess a Ph.D. degree or equivalent, plus a minimum of four (4) years post-qualification teaching experience as Assistant Lecturer in a recognized University or Institution of similar status.
Other requirements as stated in the University of Calabar Conditions of Service.

Assistant Lecturer (CONUASS 2)

Candidates for the post should possess a minimum basic qualification of Master’s degree with course work and thesis in the subject of specialization in which candidate is seeking appointment.
Other requirements as stated in the University of Calabar Conditions of Service.

How to Apply

Applicants are to submit their Application, Curriculum Vitae, and documents to this link: advert.unical.edu.ng

The Curriculum Vitae should include:

Name
Date of Birth
Marital Status
State of Origin
L.G.A.
Mobile Telephone Number
E-mail Address
Academic Qualifications
Names and Addresses of three Referees
Photocopies of educational qualifications

All applications are to be submitted not later than three (3) weeks from the date of this advertisement.

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