UNIVERSITY OF PORT HARCOURT RECRUITMENT TEACHING, NON-TEACHING AND JUNIOR STAFF VACANCIES

The University Of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) is currently recruiting into various positions and roles in the university, interested applicant who wish to make a career in the teaching and non teaching profession can follow every guideline available here to apply

As announced from the university official website, applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates, for the under-listed positions in the University of Port Harcourt.

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About the University of Port Harcourt

One of the best federal universities in Nigeria is the University of Port Harcourt, often known as Uniport, which was founded in 1975. Uniport, which is situated in Choba, Rivers State, is known for its superior teaching, research, and volunteer work.

It has generated top-notch graduates over the years and remains a center for innovation in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria. UNIVERSITY OF PORT HARCOURT RECRUITMENT is a regular event held by the university to draw in eligible applicants for a range of administrative and academic positions.

How Many Faculties Are in Uniport?

Currently, the University of Port Harcourt has over 12 faculties, covering a wide range of disciplines such as:

1. Faculty of Humanities

2. Faculty of Social Sciences

3. Faculty of Engineering

4. Faculty of Science

5. Faculty of Education

6. Faculty of Law

7. College of Health Sciences

8. Faculty of Management Sciences

9. Faculty of Agriculture

10. Faculty of Dentistry

11. Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences

12. Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences

These faculties provide numerous teaching opportunities for professionals applying through the UNIVERSITY OF PORT HARCOURT RECRUITMENT process.

University of Port Harcourt Recruitment Process

The UNIVERSITY OF PORT HARCOURT RECRUITMENT exercise covers three major categories:

1. Teaching Staff Vacancies – Lecturers, Professors, Senior Lecturers, and Assistant Lecturers in various faculties.

2. Non-Teaching Staff Vacancies – Administrative officers, accountants, ICT experts, librarians, and other professional roles.

3. Junior Staff Vacancies – Technical assistants, clerks, security officers, drivers, and other support roles.

The recruitment process typically involves:

1. Publication of vacancies on the Uniport official website and national newspapers.

2. Submission of application forms and CVs by candidates.

3. Screening and shortlisting based on qualifications and experience.

4. Interviews and assessments for shortlisted applicants.

5. Final selection and appointment by the university management.

Available Vacancies And Requirements

The University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) announced to the public of available offices and role that needs work force in the university, the full breakdown is as follows:

S/N	POST	REQUIREMENTS
A	ACADEMIC STAFF
i.	Professor	Candidates must possess outstanding and continuing scholarly achievements/publications and must have served as Reader for a minimum of three (3) years or as Senior Lecturer for a minimum of six (6) years.
ii.	Associate Professor	Candidates must possess outstanding and continuing scholarly achievements/publications and must have served as Senior Lecturer for a minimum of three (3) years.
iii.	Senior Lecturer	Candidates must possess a PhD, with a minimum residency of three (3) years as Lecturer I and teaching experience of six (6) years in a university or institution of similar status.
iv.	Lecturer I	Candidates must possess a PhD or its equivalence. Persons without this qualification however, may be appointed to the post if they have adequate teaching and/or professional experience, and evidence or promise in research. In addition, an eligible candidate for this position must have served for 3years as Lecturer Il in a university or an institution of similar status or had relevant professional experience elsewhere.
v.	Lecturer II	Candidates must possess a PhD or its equivalence. Persons without this qualification however, may be appointed to the post if they have adequate teaching and/or professional experience, and evidence or promise in research.
vi.	Assistant Lecturer	Candidates must possess a Master’s degree or must be a Graduate Assistant with a minimum of 2 years teaching experience.
vii.	Graduate Assistant	Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree (minimum of Second-Class Honours Upper Division or its equivalence).
viii.	Assistant Librarian	Candidates must possess a good First degree in Library and Information Studies or related field.
B	NON-TEACHING (SPATS& JUNIOR STAFF)
i.	Deputy Bursar	Candidates must be confirmed and suitable Chief Accountant with at least 15 years cognate experience in Public/Private Sector Accounting and has served a four year residency on the post.

ii.	Chief Accountant	a) Candidates must possess an Honours Degree (minimum of 22)     plus   ACA    or CAN, NYSC Discharge/Exemption/Exclusion Certificate with at least 12 years cognate experience in Public/Private Sector Accounting. b) Candidates must possess an HND (with at least Upper Credit) in Accountancy from a recognized Higher Institution, plus NYSC Discharge/Exemption/Exclusion Certificate and either ACA or CNA with at least 12 years cognate experience in Public/Private Sector Accounting. By direct appointment of a candidate possessing a Master’s Degree in Accounting, plus NYSC Discharge/Exemption/Exclusion Certificate with at least 9 years cognate experience in Public/Private Sector Accounting plus ACA or CNA
iii.	Principal Assistant Registrar	a) Candidates must possess an Honours Degree (minimum of Second-class Lower Division from a recognized Higher Institution, NYSC Discharge/Exemption/Exclusion Certificate and at least 12 years cognate experience in university administration, any other institution of higher learning, Public /well established private sector and registered with a relevant professional body. By appointment of a candidate possessing a Master’s Degree in the relevant Field, plus NYSC Discharge/Exemption/Exclusion Certificate with at least 9 years cognate experience in University Administration, any other Institution of Higher Learning, Public/well established private sector and registered with a relevant professional body.
iv.	Senior Assistant Registrar	a) Candidates must possess an Honours Degree (minimum of Second-class Lower Division from a recognized Higher Institution, plus NYSC Discharge/Exemption/Exclusion Certificate with at least 9years cognate experience in university administration, any other institution of higher learning, in University Administration, any other Institution of Higher Learning, Public/well established private sector and registered with a relevant professional body. By appointment of a candidate possessing a Master’s Degree in the relevant Field, plus NYSC Discharge/Exemption/Excluision Certificate with at least 6years cognate experience in University Administration, any other Institution of Higher Learning, Public/well established private sector and registered with the relevant professional body.

v.	Principal Accountant	a) Candidates must possess an Honours Degree (minimum of Second-class Lower Division) in Accountancy from a recognized Higher Institution, plus NYSC Discharge/Exemption/Exclusion Certificate with at least 9 years cognate experience in Public/Private Sector Accounting and registrable with a recognized professional Accountancy body (ACA/CNA). b) Candidates must possess an HND (with at least Upper Credit), plus NYSC Discharge/Exemption/Exclusion Certificate with at least 9 years cognate experience in Public/Private Sector Accounting and either ACA or CNA. By direct appointment of a candidate possessing a Master’s Degree in Accounting, NYSC Discharge/Exemption/Exclusion Certificate with at least 6years cognate experience in Public/Private Sector Accounting plus ACA or CNA.
vi.	Chief Computer Programmer	Candidates must be Assistant Chief Systems Analyst/Assistant Chief Programmer with at least 18 years cognate experience from a public/well established private sector and has served a four-year residency on the post.
vii.	Assistant Registrar	a) Candidates must possess an Honours Degree (minimum of Second-class Lower Division) from a recognized Higher Institution, plus NYSC Discharge/Exemption/Exclusion Certificate with at least 6years cognate experience in university administration, any other institution of higher learning, Public/well established private sector and registrable with the relevant professional body. By appointment of a candidate possessing a Master’s Degree in the relevant Field, NYSC Discharge/Exemption/Exclusion Certificate with at least 3 years cognate experience in University Administration, any other Institution of Higher Learning, Public/well established private sector and must be registered with the relevant professional body.
viii.	Accountant I	a) Candidates must possess an Honours Degree (minimum of Second-class Lower Division) in Accountancy from a recognized Higher Institution, plus NYSC Discharge/Exemption/Exclusion Certificate with at least 3 years cognate experience in Public/Private Sector Accounting and registrable with a recognized professional Accountancy body (ACA/CNA).b) Candidates must possess an HND(with at least Upper Credit) in Accountancy from a recognized Higher Institution, plus NYSC Discharge/Exemption/Exclusion Certificate and either ACA or CNA with at least 3 years cognate experience in Public/Private Sector Accounting. By direct appointment of a candidate possessing a Master’s Degree in Accounting, plus NYSC Discharge/Exemption/Exclusion Certificate and registrable with either ACA or CNA.

ix.	Administrative Officer	a) Candidates must possess an Honours Degree (minimum of Second-class Lower Division) from a recognized Higher Institution, plus NYSC Discharge/Exemption/Exclusion Certificate with at least 3years cognate experience in University Administration, any other Institution of Higher Learning, Public/well established private sector. By appointment of a candidate possessing a Master’s Degree in the relevant Field, plus NYSC Discharge/ Exemption/Exclusion Certificate.
x.	Legal Officer I	a) Candidates must possess a Bachelor of Law (LLB) and Barrister at Law (BL). The candidate must have an Honours        Degree, plus NYSC Discharge/Exemption/Exclusion Certificate, with evidence of Membership of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) with at least 3 years cognate experience from a public/well established private sector. By appointment of a candidate possessing a Master’s Degree in Law and a BL, plus NYSC Discharge/Exemption/Exclusion Certificate.
xi.	Technologist I	a) Candidates must possess B.Tech (minimum of Second-class Lower Division)/HND (with at least Upper Credit) in a relevant field, plus NYSC Discharge/Exemption/Exclusion Certificate with at least 3years cognate experience. By direct appointment of a candidate possessing a Masters Degree in the relevant field plus NYSC Discharge/Exemption/Exclusion Certificate.
xii.	System Analyst I	a) Candidates must possess an Honours Degree (minimum of HND (with at least Upper Credit) in Computer Science or Information Science/Technology from a recognized Higher Institution, plus NYSC Discharge/Exemption/Exclusion Certificate with at least 3years cognate experience, 2 of which must be in Systems Analyst/Design. By appointment of a candidate possessing a Master’s Degree in Computer Science or Information Science, plus NYSC Discharge/Exemption/Exclusion Certificate.
xiii.	Higher Works Superintendent	Candidates must possess HND (with at least Upper Credit) in an Engineering/Science related field from a recognized Higher Institution/public service, plus NYSC Discharge/Exemption/Exclusion Certificate.
xiv.	Data Processing Officer I	a) Candidates must possess an Honours Degree (minimum of Second-class Lower Division)/HND (with at least Upper Credit) in Computer Science/Data Processing from a recognized Higher Institution, NYSC Discharge/Exemption/Exclusion Certificate with at least 3 years cognate experience from a   public/well established Private Sector. b) Candidates must possess a Master’s Degree in Computer Science/Data       Processing      and      NYSC Discharge/Exemption/Exclusion Certificate.   TERMINAL POINT FOR 5 CREDITS (WASC/SSCE/NECO/NABTEB/GCE) O/L HOLDERS

xv.	Accountant II	Candidates must possess an Honours Degree (minimum of Second-class Lower Division) in Accountancy from a recognized Higher Institution plus NYSC Discharge/Exemption/Exclusion Certificate.
xvi.	Data Processing Officer II	Candidates must possess an Honours Degree (minimum of Second-class Lower Division)/HND (with at least Upper Credit) in Computer Science/Data Processing from a recognized Higher Institution, plus NYSC Discharge/Exemption/Exclusion Certificate
xvii.	Senior Assistant Technologist	Candidates must possess B.Tech (minimum of Second-class Lower Division)/HND (with at least Upper Credit) in a relevant field, plus NYSC Discharge/Exemption/Exclusion Certificate.
xviii.	Administrative Assistant	Candidates must possess an Honours Degree (minimum of Second-class Lower Division) from a recognized Higher Institution, plus NYSC Discharge/Exemption/Exclusion Certificate.
xix.	Assistant Executive Officer	Candidates must possess a First School Leaving Certificate and 5 credits in WASC/SSCE/NECO/NABTEB including English Language in not more than 2 sittings.
xx.	Senior Technical Assistant I	Candidates must possess a First School Leaving Certificate and 5 credits in WASC/SSCE/NECO/NABTEB including English Language in not more than 2 sittings, plus Trade Test IlI & II in the relevant field, with at least, 3 years cognate experience.
xxi.	Assistant Works Superintendent	Candidates must possess a First School Leaving Certificate and 5 credits in WASC/SSCE/NECO/NABTEB including English Language in not more than 2 sittings, plus Trade Test lll in the relevant field, with at least, 3 years cognate experience.
xxii.	Executive Officer (Accounts)	Candidates must possess G.C.E’A’ level in 2 subjects   Candidates must possess G.C.E. “A” level in 2 subjects obtained in a sitting or 3 obtained at 2 sittings including OND in Business Studies/Accounting/Mathematics or OND in Business Studies/Accounting/Public Administration/Banking and Finance/Marketing/Computer Science/Management from a recognized Institution.
xxiii.	Computer Operator II	Candidates must possess a First School Leaving Certificate and 5 credits in WASC/SSCE/NECO/NABTEB including English Language in not more than 2 sittings, plus certificate in computer operation.
xxiv.	Senior Clerical Officer	Candidates must possess a First School Leaving Certificate and 5 credits in WASC/SSCE/NECO/NABTEB including English Language in a sitting, with at least, 3 years cognate experience.