Akwa Ibom State University has commenced recruitment for academic staff into various faculties and departments for the 2026 employment exercise.

The university invites suitably qualified, experienced, and highly motivated candidates to apply for available academic positions across the institution, as stated in the advertisement dated August 5, 2026.

Available positions include:

• Professor
• Senior Lecturer
• Lecturer I
• Lecturer II
• Assistant Lecturer

Vacancies are available in several faculties and colleges, including:

• Administration and Management Studies
• Agriculture
• Architecture
• Arts
• Communication and Media Studies
• Education
• Health Sciences
• Law
• Pharmacy
• Physical Sciences
• Science Laboratory Technology
• Social Sciences
• Planning and Environmental Studies
• College of Medicine and Surgery

To be eligible, applicants must possess the required academic qualifications, relevant teaching and research experience, and meet other eligibility requirements specified for each cadre. Applicants must also be computer literate, and registration with relevant professional bodies is required where applicable.

The university requires interested candidates to submit their applications online through the Akwa Ibom State Employment Portal: https://employment.akwaibomstate.gov.ng/opportunities All applications must be submitted not later than four weeks from the date of the advertisement.