The Federal University of Lafia (FULAFIA), Nasarawa State, has officially published its internal and external advertisement for academic and non-teaching staff vacancies across multiple faculties and departments.
Published in the Daily Trust newspaper on Thursday, September 24, 2026, this official recruitment drive presents a major career opportunity for qualified academics, healthcare professionals, IT specialists, and administrative personnel across Nigeria. If you are also exploring broader early-career pathways, check out our comprehensive guide on latest graduate trainee jobs in Nigeria 2026.
- Institution: Federal University of Lafia (FULAFIA), P.M.B 146 Lafia, Nasarawa State
- Official Application Portal: careers.fulafia.edu.ng
- Application Closing Date: Six (6) weeks from September 24, 2026 (Closing November 5, 2026)
- Job Cadres: Academic Staff (Professors to Assistant Lecturers) & Non-Teaching Staff (Programmer II, Technologist II, Accountant II, Medical Officers, Nurses, Lab Scientists, etc.)
- Mode of Application: Online via the official portal + confidential referee letters sent directly to the Registrar
1. Full Breakdown of Available Vacancies & Departments
A. Academic Staff Positions
Academic positions are available across all primary lecturing and research cadres: Professor, Reader / Associate Professor, Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I, Lecturer II, and Assistant Lecturer.
Applications are open across seventeen (17) primary faculties and specialized disciplines:
- Faculty of Agriculture: Fisheries and Aquaculture, Forestry and Wildlife Management, Agronomy
- Faculty of Arts: French, Theatre and Media Arts
- Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences: Human Physiology, Human Anatomy, Medical Biochemistry
- Faculty of Basic Clinical Sciences: Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Medical Microbiology and Parasitology, Haematology and Blood Transfusion, Chemical Pathology and Immunology, Histopathology and Forensic
- Faculty of Clinical Sciences: Internal Medicine, Surgery, Paediatrics, Obs and Gynaecology, Anaesthesia, Psychiatry, Community Medicine, Ear Nose and Throat (ENT), Radiology
- Faculty of Computing: Information Technology, Cyber Security
- Faculty of Education: Special Needs and Rehabilitation Education, Vocational and Technical Education, Arts and Social Science Education
- Faculty of Environmental Design: Industrial Design, Architecture, Building, Fine Arts, Urban and Regional Planning, Glass and Silicate Technology, Quantity Surveying
- Faculty of Life Sciences: Biochemistry, Science Laboratory Technology
- Faculty of Management Sciences: Accounting, Entrepreneurial Studies, Procurement Management, Public Administration, Petroleum Information Management
- Faculty of Medical Laboratory Science: Medical Laboratory Science
- Faculty of Nursing Science: Nursing
- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences: Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Practice, Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Pharmaceutical Microbiology and Biotechnology, Pharmacology and Toxicology
- Faculty of Physical Sciences: Statistics, Mathematics
- Faculty of Radiography & Applied Health Science: Radiography, Nutrition and Dietetics
- Faculty of Social Sciences: Social Work, Library and Information Science, Criminology and Security Studies
- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine: Veterinary Anatomy, Veterinary Physiology and Biochemistry, Veterinary Microbiology, Veterinary Parasitology
B. Non-Teaching & Professional Staff Positions
FULAFIA is also recruiting skilled professionals and operational personnel for key non-teaching units:
- Programmer II: Candidates must possess a Degree with hands-on skill in any of the following: MCAD, MCSD, SCJP, SCWCD, SCBCD, SCJP, J2EE, .NET, PHP, CMDD, CMFDs, CMFDv, CCFD, C++ plus NYSC discharge or exemption certificate.
- Technologist II: HND/B.Sc. (Professional Degree) with NYSC discharge or exemption, registrable with the relevant professional body/institute.
- Accountant II: Good B.Sc. Degree in Accountancy plus one (1) year NYSC or Exception certificate.
- Medical Officer: MBBS degree plus one (1) year NYSC or Exception certificate, plus full registration with MDCN.
- Pharmacy Intern: B.Sc (Pharm) with full registration with the Pharmacist Council of Nigeria plus one (1) year NYSC or Exception certificate.
- Medical Laboratory Scientist: Good first degree in Medical Laboratory Science (MLS), plus registration with the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN), a current practicing license, and NYSC discharge or Exception certificate.
- Medical Laboratory Technician: Medical Laboratory Technician Certificate, plus valid registration with MLSCN.
2. Detailed Academic Staff Eligibility Criteria
Applicants for academic positions must satisfy strict teaching, research, and publication standards:
- Professor (CONUASS 7): Must already be a Professor with a PhD in the relevant field, possessing at least twenty (20) published articles (sixteen in print, four in at least three different regularly published foreign index journals), alongside evidence of supervising three (3) Masters and one (1) PhD student to completion.
- Reader / Associate Professor (CONUASS 6): Must already be a Reader with a PhD, outstanding university teaching/research experience, a minimum of 15 publications in reputable international/national journals, and evidence of supervising postgraduate students.
- Senior Lecturer (CONUASS 5): PhD with at least 6 years post-qualification university teaching/research experience and a minimum of 10 publications in reputable journals.
- Lecturer I (CONUASS 4): PhD with 3 years teaching/research experience and 2 journal publications OR PhD with professional registration and journal publications OR Masters degree with 6 years teaching experience and 5 journal articles (3 published).
- Lecturer II (CONUASS 3): PhD degree in the relevant field OR Masters degree with 2 journal publications and 3 years post-qualification teaching/research experience.
- Assistant Lecturer (CONUASS 2): Good Second Class Honors degree in the relevant field plus a Master's degree.
3. Comprehensive Salary Scale Breakdown (CONUASS & CONTISS)
Federal University staff in Nigeria are paid according to standard Consolidated Salary Structures: CONUASS (Consolidated University Academic Salary Structure) for academic staff, CONTISS for non-teaching administrative staff, and CONHESS/CONMESS for health professionals.
| Position / Cadre | Salary Scale | Estimated Annual Gross (NGN) | Estimated Monthly Take-Home (NGN) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | CONUASS 7 | ₦4,580,349 – ₦6,020,163 | ₦380,000 – ₦500,000+ |
| Reader / Associate Professor | CONUASS 6 | ₦3,768,221 – ₦5,004,750 | ₦314,000 – ₦417,000 |
| Senior Lecturer | CONUASS 5 | ₦3,091,505 – ₦4,455,506 | ₦257,000 – ₦371,000 |
| Lecturer I | CONUASS 4 | ₦2,079,996 – ₦2,684,010 | ₦173,000 – ₦223,000 |
| Lecturer II | CONUASS 3 | ₦1,649,509 – ₦1,979,640 | ₦137,000 – ₦165,000 |
| Assistant Lecturer | CONUASS 2 | ₦1,451,071 – ₦1,754,902 | ₦120,000 – ₦146,000 |
| Medical Officer / Pharmacist | CONMESS / CONHESS | ₦2,100,000 – ₦3,800,000 | ₦175,000 – ₦315,000 |
| Programmer II / Accountant II | CONTISS 7 / 8 | ₦1,073,217 – ₦1,855,515 | ₦90,000 – ₦155,000 |
Note: Monthly take-home pay includes basic salary and standard allowances (peculiar allowance, research allowance for academic staff, and medical hazard allowances for clinical personnel). Deductions such as tax, pension, and NHIS will apply.
---4. Step-by-Step Online Application Guide
- Navigate to the FULAFIA official job portal at https://careers.fulafia.edu.ng.
- Select your target category: Academic Staff or Non-Teaching Staff.
- Create an account using an active email address and phone number.
- Complete all personal details, education history, work experience, and research publication records.
- Upload clear PDF scans of required credentials:
- First Degree / Postgraduate Certificates
- NYSC Discharge or Exemption Certificate
- Professional Licenses / Registrations (where applicable)
- Recent Passport Photograph
- CRITICAL STEP — Referee Submissions: You must supply details for three (3) referees. Ensure your referees send their confidential report letters directly to registrar@fulafia.edu.ng before the closing date.
- Review all information carefully and click Submit.
5. Post-Screening & What Happens After Applying
- Application Verification: The FULAFIA Senior Staff Establishment Committee will audit all uploaded credentials and publication links.
- Shortlisting Notification: Successful candidates will receive official email notifications inviting them for physical or oral evaluation.
- Oral Interviews & CBT: Senior academic and medical candidates will undergo panel interviews at the university campus in Lafia. Administrative and technical roles (e.g., Programmer II, Accountant II) may include a Computer-Based Test (CBT) or practical assessment. For proven strategies on navigating interview stages, read our detailed career guidance article.
6. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: Is the FULAFIA recruitment application form free?
Yes. Federal University of Lafia does not charge any application fee for job vacancies. Beware of fraud sites or scammers requesting payment for shortlist slots.
Q2: Can I apply without an NYSC discharge certificate?
No. Unless you hold an official NYSC Certificate of Exemption, an NYSC Discharge Certificate is compulsory for all graduate roles.
Q3: When is the FULAFIA recruitment application closing date?
Applications close six (6) weeks from the publication date of September 24, 2026, which is **November 5, 2026**.
Q4: How do my referees submit their recommendations?
Referees must write confidential recommendation letters and send them directly to the Registrar via email at registrar@fulafia.edu.ng.
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