Vacancies at university of Port Harcourt for Teaching, Non-Teaching and Junior staff: I am directed to inform the general public about the vacancies in Uniport. The federal government university (UNIPORT) are in need of suitably qualified candidates to apply in different position. King use the link right below to see more information about this application and also see how you can apply for it.
Vacancies at university of Port Harcourt for Teaching, Non-Teaching and Junior staff
Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates, for the under-listed positions in the University of Port Harcourt:
| 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 |
| 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. |
| xxv. | Hall Supervisor | Candidates must possess an OND in Hospitality Management and Tourism/Psychology/Social Sciences from a recognized Institution. |
| xxvi. | Laboratory Assistant | Candidates must possess a First School Leaving Certificate and 3 credits in WASC/SSCE/NECO/NABTEB including English Language and a Science subject in a sitting, with at least,3years cognate experience. |
| xxvii. | Craftsman | Candidates must possess a First School Leaving Certificate and 3 credits in WASC/SSCE/NECO/NABTEB, plus Trade Test Ill in the relevant field, with at least, 3 years cognate experience. |
| xxviii. | Clerical Officer | Candidates must possess a First School Leaving Certificate and 3 credits in WASC/SSCE/NECO/NABTEB including English Language in a sitting. |
| xxix. | Assistant Clerical Officer | Candidates must possess a First School Leaving Certificate and 3 credits in WASC/SSCE/NECO/NABTEB including English Language in a sitting. |
| xxx. | Senior Porter | Candidates must possess a First School Leaving Certificate and 3 credits in WASC/SSCE/NECO/NABTEB including English Language in a sitting. Ex-service man with discharge |
| C | MEDICAL STAFF | |
| i. | Medical Officer | Candidates must be Medical Doctors registered with the Nigerian Medical and Dental Council, plus NYSC Discharge/Exemption/Exclusion Certificate with at least 3years post registration experience. |
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Interested candidates are requested to visit careers.uniport.edu.ng to sign up, login and submit their applications with detailed curriculum vitae and certificates, not later than six (6) weeks from the date of this publication. Please note that only degrees and certificates awarded by Government approved institutions will be recognized.
DATE OF PUBLICATION: 28th August, 2025
Mrs. Gloria O. Chindah, PhD
Registrar
