Vacancies at FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, IKOT ABASI (FUTIA) @FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, IKOT ABASI (FUTIA)

FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, IKOT ABASI (FUTIA)

Office of the Registrar

📢 Recruitment Advertisement (Internal & External)

The Federal University of Technology, Ikot Abasi (FUTIA), established by the Federal Government of Nigeria in 2021 and located in Ikot Abasi, Akwa Ibom State (South-South Nigeria), invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for academic and non-academic positions.

FUTIA is committed to advancing science, technology, engineering, and innovation, and is building a strong workforce to support its growing academic and administrative structure.

🧑‍🏫 ACADEMIC STAFF POSITIONS

FUTIA is recruiting qualified scholars and researchers into the following academic ranks:

📌 Available Academic Positions

• Professor
• Associate Professor
• Senior Lecturer
• Lecturer I
• Lecturer II
• Assistant Lecturer
• Graduate Assistant
• Academic Librarian
• Technologist

🎓 Brief Requirements (Academic Staff)

• Professor: PhD + 12 years experience + strong publication record (20+ publications; international indexed journals required in many cases).
• Associate Professor: PhD + 9 years experience + 15–18 publications + indexed journals.
• Senior Lecturer: PhD + 10 publications (or equivalent) + teaching experience. COREN required for Engineering fields.
• Lecturer I: PhD + publications OR Master’s + strong publication record.
• Lecturer II: PhD OR Master’s degree with publications.
• Assistant Lecturer: First Degree (minimum 2:2) + Master’s OR professional qualification.
• Graduate Assistant: First Degree (minimum 2:1 or upper credit).
• Academic Librarian: Master’s in Library Science + professional registration.
• Technologist: BSc/HND in relevant technical field; professional certification is an advantage.

🏢 NON-TEACHING STAFF POSITIONS

FUTIA also invites applications for administrative, technical, health, and support roles:

📌 Available Positions

• Guidance and Counselling Officer
• Assistant Librarian
• Senior Assistant Registrar
• Assistant Registrar
• Administrative Officer I & II
• Accountant I & II
• Academic Planning Officer
• Procurement Officer
• Store Officer
• Quantity Surveyor
• Senior Driver
• Pharmacist
• Nursing Officer
• Medical Laboratory Technologist
• Assistant Medical Laboratory Technologist
• Executive Officer
• Clerical Officer
• Building Officer
• Town Planner
• Hostel Staff
• Chief Security Officer

📋 Brief Requirements (Non-Academic Staff)

• Senior Administrative Roles: University degree + years of experience + professional membership where applicable.
• Accountants: BSc/HND + ICAN/ANAN/ACCA qualification (for senior levels).
• Health Professionals: Relevant medical qualifications + registration with professional bodies (e.g., PCN, Nursing Council).
• Technicians & Officers: Degree/HND/ND depending on role.
• Drivers: Trade Test + valid license + 8 years experience.
• Security Officer: Senior military/police background with 18 years experience.
• Clerical Staff: Minimum of 5 O’Level credits including English.

📚 AVAILABLE FACULTIES / SCHOOLS

FUTIA is recruiting across the following academic units:

School of Agriculture

• Agriculture
• Food Science & Technology

School of Computing & IT

• Computer Science
• Cyber Security
• Software Engineering
• Library & Information Technology

School of Engineering & Engineering Technology

• Chemical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical/Electronics Engineering
• Petroleum & Gas Engineering
• Aerospace Engineering

School of Environmental Sciences

• Architecture
• Building Technology
• Quantity Surveying
• Naval Architecture

School of Management Technology

• Accounting
• Business Management
• Tourism & Hospitality
• Transport Management

School of Pure & Applied Sciences

• Biochemistry
• Microbiology
• Physics
• Mathematics/Statistics

📌 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

• All applicants must possess NYSC Discharge or Exemption Certificate
• Computer literacy is required for all positions
• Awaiting results are NOT eligible
• Applicants must demonstrate relevant academic or professional experience

📄 METHOD OF APPLICATION

Applicants are required to submit:

• Typed application letter
• Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Copies of academic and professional certificates
• Names and contact details of three referees

📌 CV should include:

• Position applied for
• Full name (surname first)
• Date/place of birth
• Nationality & State of origin
• Contact address & phone number
• Education history
• Work experience
• Publications (if applicable)
• Professional memberships
• Referees

📬 SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

• Submit five (5) copies of all documents
• Place application in a sealed envelope
• Clearly write position applied for on the envelope

Send to:

The Registrar
Federal University of Technology, Ikot Abasi
P.M.B. 1055, Ikot Abasi
Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

⏳ DEADLINE

Applications must be received within four (4) weeks from the date of publication.

⚠️ IMPORTANT NOTICE

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
• Referees must send confidential reports directly to the Registrar
• FUTIA reserves the right to verify all documents