The University of Jos (UNIJOS) has officially announced the opening of its recruitment exercise for 2025/2026. This opportunity is a golden chance for qualified Nigerians who are eager to pursue a career in the academic and non-academic workforce of one of the leading federal universities in the country.

If you are passionate about contributing to Nigeria’s higher education system, this article will guide you through everything you need to know about the UNIJOS recruitment process, from available positions to eligibility requirements, application procedures, and closing date.

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About the University of Jos

The University of Jos, popularly known as UNIJOS, is a federal institution located in Plateau State. It is recognized as one of Nigeria’s top universities, offering quality education in diverse fields such as sciences, arts, engineering, medicine, and social sciences.

Over the years, UNIJOS has maintained a strong academic reputation, and as such, its recruitment exercises are highly competitive. Interested applicants are advised to prepare adequately and follow the right steps to improve their chances.

Is the UNIJOS Recruitment Form Out?

Yes, the University of Jos recruitment form for 2025/2026 is officially out. Interested candidates can now apply online through the UNIJOS recruitment portal.

The recruitment exercise covers both academic staff positions (lecturers, researchers, professors, etc.) and non-academic roles (administrative staff, technologists, secretaries, accountants, librarians, drivers, security personnel, etc.).

Available Job Positions

1. FACULTY OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE

1. Lecturer I (Food Security)
2. Assistant Lecturer (Agric Science)

2. FACULTY OF ARTS

1. Lecturer I (Philosophy)
2. Lecturer II (Philosophy)
3. Assistant Lecturer (Archaeology & Heritage Studies)
4. Assistant Lecturer (English)
5. Assistant Lecturer (Foreign Languages)
6. Assistant Lecturer (History & International Studies)
7. Assistant Lecturer (Music)
8. Assistant Lecturer (Theatre & Film Arts)

3. FACULTY OF BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCES

1. Lecturer I (Biochemistry)
2. Assistant Lecturer (Human Anatomy)
3. Technologist II (Human Anatomy)

4. FACULTY OF CLINICAL MEDICAL SCIENCES

1. Senior Lecturer (Pathology)
2. Lecturer 1 (Surgery)
3. Lecturer II (Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics)
4. Lecturer II (Chemical Pathology)
5. Lecturer II (Anesthetics)
6. Lecturer II (Community Medicine)
7. Lecturer II (Pediatrics)
8. Lecturer II (Obstetrics & Gynecology)Lecturer II (Psychiatry)
9. Lecturer II (Pathology)
10. Lecturer II (Orthopedic & Trauma)
11. Technologist II (College of Health)
12. Technologist II (ENT, Head & Neck Surgery)
13. Technologist (MITU)
14. Technologist II (Pathology)

5. FACULTY OF COMPUTING

1. Senior Lecturer (Software Engineering)
2. Senior Lecturer (Artificial Intelligence)
3. Senior Lecturer (Data Science)
4. Senior Lecturer (Cyber Security Science)
5. Lecturer I (Cyber Security Science)
6. Lecturer I (Software Engineering)
7. Lecturer I (Computer Information Systems)
8. Lecturer II (Data Science)
9. Lecturer II (Cyber Security Science)
10. Lecturer II (Software Engineering)
11. Lecturer II (Computer Information Systems)
12. Assistant Lecturer (Computer Science)
13. Technologist I (Data Scientist)
14. Technologist II (Software Engineer)
15. Technologist II (Computer Science)

6. FACULTY OF DENTAL SCIENCE

1. Senior Lecturer (Restorative Dentistry)
2. Lecturer I (Dentistry -Orthodontics)
3. Lecturer I (Oral Maxillo-Facial Surgery)
4. Lecturer I (Pediatric Dentistry)
5. Lecturer I (Preventive Dentistry)
6. Lecturer I (Oral Pathology)
7. Lecturer I (Child Oral Health)
8. Lecturer II (Oral Maxillo-Facial Surgery)
9. Lecturer II (Restorative Dentistry)
10. Lecturer II (Preventive Dentistry)
11. Lecturer II (Oral Pathology)
12. Lecturer II (Child Oral Health)
13. Technologist I (Dentistry)

7. FACULTY OF EDUCATION

1. Lecturer I (Special Education & Rehabilitation Science)
2. Lecturer I (Arts Education)
3. Lecturer I (Education Foundations)
4. Lecturer I (Science Education)
5. Assistant Lecturer (Special Education & Rehabilitation Sciences)
6. Technologist II (Special Education & Rehabilitation Science)

8. FACULTY OF ENGINEERING

1. Lecturer I (Mechanical Engineering)
2. Lecturer I (Mining)
3. Technologist II (Mechanical Engineering)

9. FACULTY OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

1. Reader (Biogeography and Conservation Biology)
2. Lecturer I (architecture)
3. Lecturer II (Architecture)
4. Lecturer II (Quantity Surveying)
5. Lecturer II (Fine & Applied Arts)
6. Assistant Lecturer (Building)
7. Assistant Lecturer (Estate Management)
8. Assistant Lecturer (Fine & Applied Arts)
9. Assistant Lecturer (Geography & Planning)
10. Technologist I (Building)
11. Technologist II (Geography & Planning)
12. Technologist II (Urban & Regional Planning)

10. FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

1. 1. Lecturer I (Physiotherapy)
  2. Lecturer I (Radiography)
  3. Lecturer II (Radiography)
  4. Lecturer II (Medical Laboratory Sciences)
  5. Assistant Lecturer (Medical Laboratory Sciences)
  6. Assistant Lecturer (Nursing Sciences)
  7. Technologist I (Radiography)

11. FACULTY OF LAW

1. Lecturer I (Law)
2. Lecturer II (Commercial Law)
3. Lecturer II (Private Law)

12. FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES

1. Lecturer I (Entrepreneurial Studies)
2. Lecturer II (Entrepreneurial Studies)
3. Assistant Lecturer (Entrepreneurial Studies)
4. Assistant Lecturer (Accounting)
5. Assistant Lecturer (Marketing)
6. Assistant Lecturer (Business Administration)
7. Assistant Lecturer (Banking & Finance)
8. Assistant Lecturer (Insurance)
9. Assistant Lecturer (Actuarial Science)

13. FACULTY OF NATURAL SCIENCES

1. Senior Lecturer (Chemistry)
2. Lecturer II (Forensic Science)
3. Lecturer II (Statistics)
4. Assistant Lecturer (Geology)
5. Assistant Lecturer (Mathematics)
6. Assistant Lecturer (Forensic Science)
7. Assistant Lecturer (Physics)
8. Assistant Lecturer (Plant Science Technology)
9. Technologist II (Chemistry)
10. Technologist II (Microbiology)
11. Technologist II (Forensic Science)
12. Technologist II (Physics)
13. Technologist II (Plant Science and Biotechnology)
14. Technologist II (Science & Tech Education)
15. Technologist II (Geology)

14. FACULTY OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES

1. Lecturer I (Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics)
2. Lecturer I (Clinical Pharmacy & Pharmacy Practice)
3. Technologist II (Pharmacology)

15. FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

1. Lecturer II (Social Work)
2. Assistant Lecturer (Economics)
3. Lecturer II (Public Admin)

16. FACULTY OF VETERINARY MEDICINE

1. Lecturer I (Veterinary Anatomy)
2. Lecturer I (Veterinary Physiology, Biochemistry & Pharmacology)

17. UNIVERSITY HEALTH SERVICES

1. Nursing Officer
2. Nursing Superintendent
3. Pharmacy Technician

18. VETERINARY TEACHING HOSPITAL

1. Laboratory Technologist II

19. Bursary Department

1. Accountant I
2. Accountant II
3. Executive Officer (Accounts)
4. Store Officer

20. Registry Department

1. Administrative Officer I
2. Administrative Officer II
3. Confidential Secretary I
4. Confidential Secretary II
5. Higher Computer Operator
6. Executive Officer (Admin)

21. Directorate of Information and Communication Technology

1. System Analyst

22. Library

1. Librarian II

UNIJOS Recruitment Requirements 2025/2026

Below are the categories of positions and their requirements:

Academic Positions

1. Reader

PhD in a relevant field or fellowship in a medical discipline.
Minimum of 10 years teaching experience at the university level.
At least 13 publications and 3 accepted papers.
Must be registered with relevant professional bodies.

2. Senior Lecturer

PhD or fellowship in relevant medical fields.
Minimum of 9 years of teaching experience.
At least 8 publications and 2 accepted papers.
Must be professionally registered.

3. Lecturer I

PhD in relevant fields or medical fellowship.
At least 6 years teaching experience.
Minimum of 5 publications and 2 accepted papers.
Professional registration required.

4. Lecturer II & Librarian II

Master’s degree with at least 3 years post-qualification experience and 3 publications.
Applicants with PhD but no publications are also eligible.
Must be registered with relevant professional bodies.

5. Assistant Lecturer

Master’s degree in the relevant field.
Must demonstrate teaching and research potential.

6. Library II

Degree in Library Science or related discipline.
Must show capacity to contribute to library development.

Technical & Administrative Positions

1. Laboratory Technologist I

Master’s degree in relevant field OR minimum of 3 years post–qualification experience.
Must be registrable with the relevant body.

2. Laboratory Technologist II

HND or B.Sc. in relevant field.
Must be registrable with professional bodies.

3, Systems Analysts/IT Specialists

B.Sc./HND in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cyber Security, or related field.

4. Accountant I

Master’s degree or minimum of 3 years cognate experience.

5. Accountant II

Degree or HND in Accounting from a recognized institution.

6. Administrative Officer I

Master’s degree in Humanities, Social Sciences, or Management Sciences (minimum of 2nd Class Lower).
At least 3 years work experience.

7. Administrative Officer II

First degree (not below 2nd Class Lower) in Humanities, Social Sciences, or Management Sciences.
NYSC certificate or exemption required.

8. Confidential Secretary I

Degree/HND in Secretarial Studies.
Typing speed: 120/50 wpm.
Minimum of 5 credits in WAEC/NECO (including English).
Relevant experience is an added advantage.

9. Confidential Secretary II

Diploma in Secretarial Studies.
Typing speed: 120/50 wpm.
Minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience.

10. Nursing Officer II

B.Sc. in Nursing with RN/RM certification.

11. Pharmacy Technician

OND in relevant field OR completion of 3-year program in Health Technology.
Must be registered with the Pharmacists Council.

12. Executive Officer (Admin)

OND in relevant field plus 5 credits (including English and Mathematics) in WAEC/NECO at one sitting.

13. Executive Officer (Accounts)

OND in Accounting plus 5 credits (including English Language) at one sitting.

Conditions of Service

Conditions of service are as applicable to all Federal Universities in Nigeria.

How to Apply for UNIJOS Recruitment 2025

Interested candidates are required to:

Register online (https://portal.unijos.edu.ng/Account/RecruitmentRegistration?programme=Recruitment).
Upload the following documents (in PDF format, saved with Surname_Firstname):
- Signed application letter
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- NYSC Certificate (where applicable)
- Academic Certificates (O’Level, ND, NCE, HND, B.Sc., M.Sc., PhD as applicable)
Your CV should include:
- Full Name, Date & Place of Birth, Nationality, State of Origin
- Marital Status
- Educational qualifications (with dates)
- Work experience
- Present position and salary
- Mobile phone numbers and email address
- Names and email addresses of 3 referees (2 must attest to academic/professional competence).
Referees will receive an automated email from the University of Jos to upload confidential reports.

Application Deadline: All applications and referees’ reports must be submitted within six (6) weeks from the date of this publication. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.

Tips for a Successful Application

Make sure your CV is well-structured and professional.
Double-check that your documents are clear and properly scanned.
Apply only for roles you are qualified for.
Stay updated by visiting the UNIJOS portal and RecruitmentGurus.com.ng regularly.

FAQs on UNIJOS Recruitment

Is the UNIJOS recruitment form for 2025/2026 out?
Yes, the recruitment form is available online at the official UNIJOS portal.
Can I apply for more than one position?
No. Applicants are advised to apply for only one position. Multiple applications may lead to disqualification.
What is the application deadline?
The deadline will be announced soon. Always check the official portal or visit RecruitmentGurus.com.ng for updates.
Do I need to pay money to apply?
No. The UNIJOS recruitment process is free. Beware of fraudsters demanding payment.

Final Note from RecruitmentGurus.com.ng

The UNIJOS recruitment 2025/2026 is a great opportunity for qualified academics and professionals to join the prestigious University of Jos. Ensure you meet the requirements before applying, and complete your application well before the deadline to avoid disqualification.

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