Unilorin Recruitment 2025/2026 Application Form is Out

The University of Ilorin (Unilorin) has formally opened its 2025 recruitment drive via its official careers portal: careers.unilorin.edu.ng.  Whether you’re aiming for an academic, research, or non-teaching role, this is a prime opportunity. This article walks you through the current openings, application steps, eligibility, tips, and how to stay safe.

Available Positions

On the “Available Positions” page of Unilorin’s recruitment site, the university invites applications for both academic and non-academic roles across its departments and units.

Additionally, Unilorin has published a recruitment advertisement listing vacant posts across multiple faculties.  Based on public job listings, the university has advertised 3 Departments/Units and 262 Available Positions covering areas such as assistant lecturers, lecturers, technical and support staff.

• Graduate Assistant: DEPARTMENT OF AQUACULTURE AND FISHERIES
• Graduate Assistant: DEPARTMENT OF FOREST RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
• Graduate Assistant: DEPARTMENT OF HOME ECONOMICS AND FOOD SCIENCE
• Graduate Assistant: DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH
• Graduate Assistant: DEPARTMENT OF LINGUISTICS AND NIGERIAN LANGUAGES
• Graduate Assistant: DEPARTMENT OF PERFORMING ARTS
• Graduate Assistant: DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY AND INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
• Graduate Assistant: DEPARTMENT OF MASS COMMUNICATION
• Graduate Assistant: DEPARTMENT OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE
• Graduate Assistant: DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
• Graduate Assistant: DEPARTMENT OF ADULT AND PRIMARY EDUCATION
• Graduate Assistant: DEPARTMENT OF ARTS EDUCATION
• Graduate Assistant: BUSINESS EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL MANAGEMENT
• Graduate Assistant: ICT & Learning Management System, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL MANAGEMENT
• Graduate Assistant: Technology Education, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY
• Graduate Assistant: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN KINETICS EDUCATION
• Graduate Assistant: DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE EDUCATION
• Graduate Assistant: DEPARTMENT OF BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING
• Graduate Assistant: DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
• Graduate Assistant: DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING
• Graduate Assistant: DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND BIOPROCESS ENGINEERING
• Graduate Assistant: DEPARTMENT OF MATERIALS AND METALLURGICAL ENGINEERING
• Graduate Assistant: DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
• Graduate Assistant: DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE
• Graduate Assistant: DEPARTMENT OF SURVEYING AND GEO-INFORMATICS
• Graduate Assistant: DEPARTMENT OF QUANTITY SURVEYING
• Graduate Assistant: DEPARTMENT OF BIOCHEMISTRY
• Graduate Assistant: DEPARTMENT OF MICROBIOLOGY
• Graduate Assistant: DEPARTMENT OF PLANT BIOLOGY
• Graduate Assistant: DEPARTMENT OF OPTOMETRY
• Graduate Assistant: DEPARTMENT OF ZOOLOGY
• Graduate Assistant: DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING
• Graduate Assistant: DEPARTMENT OF MARKETING
• Graduate Assistant: DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS AND PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT
• Graduate Assistant: DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
• Graduate Assistant: DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY
• Graduate Assistant: DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS
• Graduate Assistant: DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS
• Graduate Assistant: DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINOLOGY AND SECURITY STUDIES
• Graduate Assistant: DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY
• Graduate Assistant: DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL WORK
• Assistant Lecturer: DEPARTMENT OF AQUACULTURE AND FISHERIES
• Assistant Lecturer: DEPARTMENT OF FOREST RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
• Assistant Lecturer: DEPARTMENT OF HOME ECONOMICS AND FOOD SCIENCE
• Assistant Lecturer: DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH
• Assistant Lecturer: DEPARTMENT OF LINGUISTICS AND NIGERIAN LANGUAGES
• Assistant Lecturer: DEPARTMENT OF PERFORMING ARTS
• Assistant Lecturer: DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY AND INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
• Assistant Lecturer: DEPARTMENT OF MASS COMMUNICATION
• Assistant Lecturer: DEPARTMENT OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE
• Assistant Lecturer: DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
• Assistant Lecturer: DEPARTMENT OF ADULT AND PRIMARY EDUCATION
• Assistant Lecturer: DEPARTMENT OF ARTS EDUCATION
• Assistant Lecturer: BUSINESS EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL MANAGEMENT
• Assistant Lecturer: ICT & Learning Management System, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL MANAGEMENT
• Assistant Lecturer: Technology Education, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY
• Assistant Lecturer: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN KINETICS EDUCATION
• Assistant Lecturer: DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE EDUCATION
• Assistant Lecturer: DEPARTMENT OF BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING
• Assistant Lecturer: DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
• Assistant Lecturer: DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING
• Assistant Lecturer: DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND BIOPROCESS ENGINEERING
• Assistant Lecturer: DEPARTMENT OF MATERIALS AND METALLURGICAL ENGINEERING
• Assistant Lecturer: DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
• Assistant Lecturer: DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE
• Assistant Lecturer: DEPARTMENT OF SURVEYING AND GEO-INFORMATICS
• Assistant Lecturer: DEPARTMENT OF QUANTITY SURVEYING
• Assistant Lecturer: DEPARTMENT OF BIOCHEMISTRY
• Assistant Lecturer: DEPARTMENT OF MICROBIOLOGY
• Assistant Lecturer: DEPARTMENT OF PLANT BIOLOGY
• Assistant Lecturer: DEPARTMENT OF OPTOMETRY
• Assistant Lecturer: DEPARTMENT OF ZOOLOGY
• Assistant Lecturer: DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING
• Assistant Lecturer: DEPARTMENT OF MARKETING
• Assistant Lecturer: DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS AND PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT
• Assistant Lecturer: DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
• Assistant Lecturer: DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACEUTICAL MICROBIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
• Assistant Lecturer: DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACEUTICS AND INDUSTRIAL
• Assistant Lecturer: DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY
• Assistant Lecturer: DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS
• Assistant Lecturer: DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS
• Assistant Lecturer: DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINOLOGY AND SECURITY STUDIES
• Assistant Lecturer: DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY
• Assistant Lecturer: DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL WORK
• Lecturer II: DEPARTMENT OF AQUACULTURE AND FISHERIES
• Lecturer II: DEPARTMENT OF FOREST RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
• Lecturer II: DEPARTMENT OF HOME ECONOMICS AND FOOD SCIENCE

These roles reflect both academic and operational needs, so the recruitment is broad.

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• Kwara State University of Education Recruitment
• UNIJOS Recruitment
• Federal University of Kashere (FUKashere) Recruitment
• Bayero University Kano (BUK) Recruitment

How to Apply via Unilorin Recruitment Portal

To apply, follow these steps:

1. Visit the Portal
   Go to careers.unilorin.edu.ng. 
2. Browse Positions
   Navigate to “Positions” to view open vacancies.
3. Create an Account / Register
   If you are a new user, register by providing your name, email, NIN (for Nigerians) or ID number (for non-Nigerians), and other details.
4. Read the Recruitment Application Guidelines
   Before applying, read the “Guidelines” page which outlines how to submit applications properly, account creation, document requirements, etc.
5. Apply for Desired Post(s)
   Select the position you want, upload required documents, fill out your profile, and submit your application through the portal.
6. Monitor Progress / Login
   Use the Applicant Login page to track your application status.

Make sure your documents are clear, correctly named, and in the formats required (usually PDF).

Eligibility & Requirements

Every position will have its own set of requirements, but here’s a general overview of what Unilorin expects:

• Academic Roles (e.g. Professors, Lecturers, Reader)
  • A recognized PhD (or equivalent), with strong research output and publications.
  • Several years of teaching and research experience at university level.
  • Administrative or leadership experience may be an advantage.
  • Must satisfy criteria of the relevant professional bodies (where applicable).
• Technical / Laboratory / Non-Academic Roles
  • Relevant degree, HND or equivalent in the technical or science area.
  • Post-qualification experience in related field (for more senior technician roles).
  • Good literacy in computer applications.
  • Credentials like NYSC, proof of prior service, etc.
• General Requirements
  • Valid means of identification (e.g. NIN, national ID, driver’s license).
  • Must be mentally and physically fit to perform the duties.
  • No criminal record; and ethical and professional conduct.
  • For Nigerians: correct documentation including NIN, and compliance with any citizenship or residency requirements.

Things to Know Before Applying

• You can often apply for multiple roles, but ensure you meet each role’s specific requirements.
• Keep all supporting documents scanned and ready: certificates, transcripts, licensed registrations, publications, references.
• Make sure your email and phone number are valid, Unilorin will likely contact shortlisted candidates via email or phone.
• Avoid last-minute submissions to minimize technical errors.
• Only trust information from careers.unilorin.edu.ng or unilorin.edu.ng. If a job request is circulating in social media but not on the official portal, treat it with suspicion.

Tips to Increase Chances

• Tailor your CV/Resume and cover letter to highlight relevant experience, publications (for academic roles), technical skills, and achievements.
• Highlight your research contributions, teaching experience, or innovations if applying for academic posts.
• Provide strong references who can vouch for your work, integrity, and competence.
• Ensure your documents are clean scans, free of smudges, properly oriented, and legible.
• Prepare for interviews or assessments, read up on Unilorin’s faculties, research projects, and institutional goals.
• Stay professional in all communications with the selection panel or HR unit.

Things to Watch Out For & Warnings

• No payment should ever be demanded for applying. Legitimate recruitment by Unilorin is free, and financial demands are red flags.
• Be careful of adverts not listed on the official portal, fake job offers are common.
• Ensure the job title, department and recruitment circular match exactly with that on the official site.

What Happens After You Submit

• You may be shortlisted and invited for screening / interview / test depending on the nature of the role.
• Some roles may require teaching demonstrations, research proposals, written tests or oral interviews.
• Final selections are usually approved by the University’s HR / Senate / relevant authorities.
• Selected candidates will receive an offer letter and onboarding instructions.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. Is Unilorin recruitment truly ongoing now?
Yes. The university has opened its recruitment portal and is accepting applications for new positions via careers.unilorin.edu.ng.

Q2. What are the types of jobs available?
Academic, technical, research, laboratory, and support staff roles in various faculties and units.

Q3. Can I apply for more than one position?
Yes, as long as you meet the specific requirements of each position. Just ensure proper documentation and application for each.

Q4. Will I be notified if I’m shortlisted?
Yes, shortlisted candidates are usually contacted via the email or phone you supplied during registration.

Q5. What’s the closing date?
Each vacancy listing has its own closing date. Check the individual job circular on careers.unilorin.edu.ng to see the deadline for that specific role.

Conclusion

Unilorin’s recruitment drive via careers.unilorin.edu.ng is currently active and presents a strong opportunity for qualified academics, researchers, lab personnel, and non-teaching staff to join one of Nigeria’s leading universities. The process is transparent and conducted via the official portal, so always rely on it for all updates.

As you prepare, gather necessary documents, tailor your application, and apply early. For the latest recruitment tips, alerts, and verified circulars, keep an eye on RecruitmentGurus.com.ng.