The Federal University Otuoke (FUO), Bayelsa State, has opened applications for numerous academic and non-academic positions, calling for qualified professionals from across Nigeria and abroad. In an official announcement dated August 8, 2025, the Registrar, Mrs. Andabi Amangi-Edomo, confirmed that the recruitment process is open both internally and externally, covering multiple faculties and administrative departments.
Established in 2011 by an Act of Parliament, FUO serves a population of over 17,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students and employs more than 2,351 staff members. The institution, situated in Otuoke, aims to “advance learning and maintain excellence across disciplines,” according to the Registrar. She noted that the current recruitment drive is intended to strengthen academic output, research development, and professional services.
Vacancies span several faculties including Basic Medical Sciences, Nursing Sciences, Medical Laboratory Science, Law, Social Sciences, Science, Management Sciences, Engineering, Education, Humanities, as well as the University Library, Directorate of Legal Services, and Directorate of Public Relations.
In the Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, there are openings for Professors, Readers, Senior Lecturers, Lecturer II, and Technologists in areas like Clinical Physiology, Exercise Physiology, Embryology, Histology, Gross Anatomy, Medical Microbiology, Pharmacology, and related specializations. The faculty is also seeking a Mortician.
The Faculty of Nursing Sciences is recruiting academic staff in Mental and Psychiatric Nursing, Medical Surgical Nursing, Community and Public Health Nursing, and Maternal and Child Health Nursing. Positions range from Professor to Clinical Instructor.
Medical Laboratory Science positions include Professors, Readers, and Senior Lecturers in Haematology, Blood Transfusion, Immuno-haematology, Chemical Pathology, Medical Microbiology, Parasitology/Immunology, and Histopathology & Cytopathology, alongside openings for Medical Laboratory Scientists, Biomedical Engineers, and Molecular Biology Technologists.
In the Faculty of Law, opportunities are available for Professors, Readers, and Senior Lecturers specializing in Land Law, Criminal Law, Jurisprudence, and Human Rights Law. The Faculty of Social Sciences is hiring in fields such as Prison and Probationary Services, Community Development, Industrial Sociology, Victimology, Penology, Public Administration, Political Economy, Political Theory, Library Science, and Library Information Science.
Science faculty openings include roles for Professors, Readers, and Senior Lecturers in Pure Mathematics, Cybersecurity, Digital Forensics, Cloud Storage Architectures, Artificial Intelligence, Industrial Biochemistry, Environmental Management, and Environmental Toxicology. There are also positions for Lecturer I and II, Assistant Lecturer, and Technologists in Geology, Cybersecurity, and Computer Science.
The Faculty of Management Sciences is seeking candidates in Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Procurement and Logistics Management, Human Resource Management, Organizational Behavior, Tourism and Hospitality, Business Policy, Project Management, Finance, and Accounting.
Engineering positions span Applied Mechanics, Design and Production, Thermofluid, Mechatronics, Smart Manufacturing, Robotics, AI Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Structural, Highway and Geotechnical Engineering, Communications, Power, and Petroleum Engineering disciplines such as Drilling, Reservoir, and Production Engineering.
The Faculty of Education is recruiting in Chemistry Education, Physics Education, Computer Science Education, History Education, English Education, Economics Education, Business Education, and related specializations. In Humanities, there are roles in Metaphysics, Political Philosophy, Epistemology, Linguistics, Journalism, Media Studies, Mass Communication, International Relations, Communication, and Literature, along with positions in Theatre and Film Studies, Philosophy, Dance, and History and Diplomacy.
The University Library is advertising for Senior Law Librarian, Senior Librarian, Librarian I, and Librarian II. The Directorate of Legal Services is seeking a Chief Legal Officer, while the Directorate of Public Relations has an opening for a Deputy Director of Public Relations.
Qualifications vary by role. Professors (CONUASS 7) require B.Sc., M.Sc., and Ph.D. degrees or their equivalents, at least 12 years of teaching and research in recognized tertiary institutions, a track record of published work in reputable journals, and proven capacity for initiating and supervising research. Readers (CONUASS 6) need similar academic qualifications with a minimum of nine years’ relevant experience, while Senior Lecturers (CONUASS 5) require at least six years.
Lecturer I and Senior Librarian positions (CONUASS 4) demand B.Sc., M.Sc., and Ph.D. degrees, while Lecturer II and Librarian I roles (CONUASS 3) require similar academic qualifications. Assistant Lecturers and Librarian II (CONUASS 2) must have B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees.
For the Deputy Director of Public Relations (CONTISS 14), applicants need a good honours degree in Mass Communication, English Studies, or a related discipline, at least 18 years of relevant experience, NYSC discharge or exemption, and membership in the Nigeria Institute of Public Relations (NIPR). The Chief Legal Officer (CONTISS 14) must have an LLB, BL, NYSC completion or exemption, and at least 15 years of post-service experience.
Specialist roles such as Medical Laboratory Scientist (CONHESS 9) and Clinical Instructor (CONHESS 9) require professional degrees and registration with the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria or the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria, respectively. Technologists (CONTISS 7) must hold relevant B.Sc. or B.Tech degrees and be registered with bodies such as NISLT or COREN.
For professional disciplines like Engineering, Law, Nursing, Medical Laboratory Science, and Medicine, entry-level experience requirements will be determined based on professional relativity, and applicants must provide proof of registration and practice licenses.
Applicants are required to submit ten copies of their application, a detailed CV, and photocopies of all claimed certificates, arranged in the following strict order without paragraph spacing and using lowercase roman numerals:
i. Full Name with surname first
ii. Post Desired
iii. Date and Place of Birth
iv. Permanent Home Address
v. Contact Address
vi. Phone No. and E-mail Address
vii. Sex
viii. Local Government and State of Origin
ix. Age
x. Nationality
xi. Marital Status
xii. Number and ages of Children (if any)
xiii. Educational Institutions attended with dates
xiv. Academic and Professional qualifications obtained with dates
xv. Working experience
xvi. List of Publications (if any), with relevant details
xvii. Evidence of Community Services
xviii. Present Employer
xix. Status and salary
xx. Extra-Curricular activities
xxi. Addresses of three (3) referees
Completed applications, along with referee reports and NYSC certificates or exemptions, must be addressed to the Registrar under confidential cover, clearly marked with the post applied for, and submitted within three weeks from the date of the announcement. The deadline for receipt is 3:00 p.m. on the final day, and late submissions will not be accepted.
Mrs. Amangi-Edomo emphasized that the recruitment exercise reflects the institution’s ongoing commitment to “building a dynamic workforce that can deliver on the university’s mission of quality teaching, research, and community service.”