Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU) Recruitment for Teaching & Non-Teaching Staff 2025

 Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, formerly Federal University of Agriculture, Umudike, was established as a specialized University by the Federal Government of Nigeria via Act No 48 of 2nd November 1992. It began formal activities in May 1993 with the appointment of the first Governing Council and Vice- Chancellor. The Institution is located in the well-known Agricultural Training and Research town of Umudike, about 9 kilometres from Umuahia town, the capital of Abia State. The major link road to the University is the Umuahia-Ikot Ekpene Federal Road, a direct route to the State Capitals of Abia, Akwa-lbom and Cross River States. Being close to Umuahia, the University is linked through a major North-South Express Road to most parts of the country.

Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike, is envisioned to be a University par excellence and hopes to help the people of Nigeria and beyond through the provision of practical knowledge for agricultural transformation in order to achieve sustainable food production.

The Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU) has announced vacancies for various Academic and Non-Teaching positions across its colleges and departments. Qualified candidates are invited to apply online for the positions listed below.

Academic Positions

College of Physical and Applied Sciences (COLPAS)

• Chemistry: Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I, Assistant Lecturer
• Physics: Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I, Assistant Lecturer
• Computer Science: Lecturer I, Lecturer II, Assistant Lecturer
• Statistics: Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I, Lecturer II
• Mathematics: Senior Lecturer, Graduate Assistant
• Geology: Professor, Lecturer I, Lecturer II

College of Education (COED)

1. Agricultural & Vocational Education – Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I & II
2. Adult & Continuing Education – Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I & II, Assistant Lecturer
3. Industrial Technology Education – Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I & II
4. Library & Information Science – Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I, Assistant Lecturer
5. Science Education – Associate Professor, Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I & II, Assistant Lecturer
6. Home Economics Education – Senior Lecturer, Lecturer II, Assistant Lecturer

College of Agric Economics, Rural Sociology & Extension (CAERSE)

1. Agribusiness Management – Associate Professor, Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I & II, Assistant Lecturer, Graduate Assistant
2. Agricultural Economics – Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I & II, Assistant Lecturer
3. Agricultural Extension & Rural Sociology – Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I & II, Assistant Lecturer

College of Animal Science and Animal Production (CASAP)

1. Animal Breeding & Physiology – Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I & II, Graduate Assistant
2. Animal Nutrition & Forage Science – Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I & II, Assistant Lecturer
3. Animal Production & Livestock Management – Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I & II, Graduate Assistant

College of Applied Food Sciences and Tourism

1. Food Science & Technology – Associate Professor, Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I & II, Assistant Lecturer, Graduate Assistant
2. Home Economics – Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I & II, Assistant Lecturer, Graduate Assistant
3. Hotel Management & Tourism – Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I & II, Assistant Lecturer
4. Human Nutrition & Dietetics – Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I & II, Graduate Assistant

College of Crop & Soil Science (CCSS)

1. Agronomy – Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I, Assistant Lecturer
2. Plant Health Management – Associate Professor, Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I, Assistant Lecturer
3. Soil Science & Meteorology – Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I, Assistant Lecturer
4. Water Resources Management & Agrometeorology – Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I & II

College of Engineering and Engineering Technology (CEET)

1. Agricultural & Bioresources Engineering – Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I & II, Assistant Lecturer
2. Chemical Engineering – Senior Lecturer, Lecturer II, Assistant Lecturer
3. Civil Engineering – Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I & II
4. Computer Engineering – Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I, Graduate Assistant
5. Electrical & Electronics Engineering – Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I, Graduate Assistant
6. Mechanical Engineering – Senior Lecturer, Lecturer II, Graduate Assistant
7. Food Engineering – Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I, Assistant Lecturer
8. Mechatronics Engineering – Professor, Senior Lecturer, Lecturer II

School of General Studies (SGS)

• Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I & II, Assistant Lecturer

College of Management Sciences (COLMAS)

1. Accounting – Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I, Graduate Assistant
2. Banking & Finance – Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I, Assistant Lecturer
3. Business Administration – Professor, Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I, Assistant Lecturer
4. Entrepreneurial Studies – Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I & II
5. Economics – Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I
6. Industrial & Personnel Management – Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I, Assistant Lecturer
7. Marketing – Senior Lecturer, Lecturer II, Assistant Lecturer

College of Natural Resources & Environmental Management (CNREM)

1. Environmental Management & Toxicology – Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I & II, Assistant Lecturer
2. Forestry & Environmental Management – Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I & II, Assistant Lecturer, Graduate Assistant
3. Fisheries & Aquatic Resources Management – Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I & II, Graduate Assistant

College of Natural Sciences (COLNAS)

1. Biochemistry – Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I & II, Assistant Lecturer
2. Microbiology – Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I, Graduate Assistant
3. Plant Science & Biotechnology – Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I, Assistant Lecturer, Graduate Assistant
4. Zoology & Environmental Biology – Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I, Assistant Lecturer, Graduate Assistant

College of Veterinary Medicine

1. Vet Biochemistry & Animal Production – Associate Professor, Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I, Assistant Lecturer, Graduate Assistant
2. Vet Parasitology & Entomology – Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I & II
3. Vet Pathology – Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I, Assistant Lecturer, Graduate Assistant
4. Vet Medicine – Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I & II
5. Vet Public Health & Preventive Medicine – Associate Professor, Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I & II
6. Vet Anatomy – Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I & II
7. Vet Theriogenology – Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I & II
8. Vet Microbiology – Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I
9. Vet Physiology & Pharmacology – Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I
10. Vet Surgery & Radiology – Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I

Qualifications and Experience (Academic Staff)

Professor (CONUASS 07):
Ph.D. in relevant field with at least 12 years teaching and research experience, plus NYSC Discharge/Exemption Certificate.

Associate Professor/Reader (CONUASS 06):
Ph.D. with 9 years teaching/research experience, plus NYSC evidence.

Senior Lecturer (CONUASS 05):
Ph.D. with at least 6 years university teaching experience and adequate publications.

Lecturer I (CONUASS 04):
Ph.D. with at least 3 years teaching experience and publications.

Lecturer II (CONUASS 03):
Ph.D. in relevant discipline.

Assistant Lecturer (CONUASS 02):
Master’s degree with a minimum of Second Class (Lower) Bachelor’s degree.

Graduate Assistant (CONUASS 01):
Good First Degree (Second Class Upper) in relevant discipline.
 

Non-Teaching Positions

Positions include:

1. Confidential Secretary
2. Senior Confidential Secretary
3. Administrative Assistant
4. Administrative Officer
5. Higher Executive Officer
6. Accountant II
7. Accountant I
8. Data Processing Officer/Senior Secretarial Assistant II
9. Programme/System Analyst
10. Senior Porter
11. Medical Officer
12. Veterinary Officer
13. Matron/Principal Nursing Superintendent
14. Medical Records Technician
15. Medical Laboratory Scientist I
16. Pharmacist I

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR THE POSITIONS

1. CONFIDENTIAL SECRETARY II (CONTISS 07)꞉ By direct appointment of a candidate
possessing HND or a University Degree in Secretarial or its equivalent including
Administration, Computer Science and Management Sciences etc plus evidence of
NYSC Discharge/Exemption Certificate.

2. SENIOR CONFIDENTIAL SECRETARY (CONTISS 08)꞉ By direct appointment of a
candidate possessing HND or a University Degree in Secretarial or its equivalent
including Administration, Computer Science and Management Sciences etc plus 3
years post qualification experience plus evidence of NYSC Discharge/Exemption
Certificate.

3. ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (CONTISS 07)꞉ By direct appointment of a candidate
possessing minimum of Second Class Honours Lower Division (22) degree from a
recognized University in any of the disciplines of Social Sciences, Law and
Humanities plus NYSC discharge certificate. Candidate must be computer literate.

4. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (CONTISS 08)꞉ By direct appointment of a candidate with
minimum of Second Class Honours Lower Division (22) and a relevant Master's
degree from a recognized University in any of the disciplines either in Social
Sciences, Law and Humanities plus NYSC discharge certificate. Candidate must be
computer literate.

5. HIGHER EXECUTIVE OFFICER (CONTISS 07)꞉ By direct appointment of a candidate
possessing HND in relevant field plus evidence of NYSC Discharge/Exemption
certificate.

6. ACCOUNTANT I (CONTISS 08)꞉ By direct appointment of a suitable candidate
possessing a Degree in Accountancy from a recognized University/Institution of
higher learning plus at least 3 years cognate working experience plus NYSC
Discharge/Exemption certificate.

7. ACCOUNTANT II (CONTISS 07)꞉ By direct appointment of a suitable candidate
possessing a Degree in Accountancy from a recognized University/Institution of
higher learning plus NYSC Discharge/Exemption certificate.

8. DATA PROCESSING OFFICER/EXECUTIVE OFFICER (CONTISS 06)꞉ By direct
appointment of a candidate possessing OND/NCE in the relevant field.

9. ASSISTANT DATA PROCESSING OFFICER (CONTISS 07)꞉ By direct appointment of a
candidate possessing the Higher National Diploma in Data Processing or Computer
Science from a recognized Institution plus evidence of NYSC Discharge/Exemption
Certificate.

10. SYSTEM ANALYST II/ PROGRAMMER (CONTISS 08)꞉ By direct appointment of a
candidate possessing a good B. Sc. Degree or HND in Computer Science/Information
Technology with 3 years cognate experience in system analysis and Data Processing
with plus NYSC Discharge/Exemption Certificate.

11. SYSTEM ANALYST II/ PROGRAMMER (CONTISS 07)꞉ By direct appointment of a
candidate possessing a good B. Sc. Degree or HND in Computer Science/Information
Technology with plus NYSC Discharge/Exemption Certificate.

12. SENIOR PORTER (CONTISS 06)꞉ By direct appointment of candidates possessing
OND Certificate relevant to the field.

13. MEDICAL OFFICER (CONMESS 02)꞉ By direct appointment of a candidate possessing
M.B.B.S and completion of one (1) year Housemanship plus full registration by the
Nigeria Medical Council. Candidate must show evidence of completion of the NYSC
programme.

14. SENIOR MEDICAL OFFICER (CONMESS 03)꞉ By direct appointment of a candidate
possessing M.B.B.S with evidence of completion of one (1) year Housemanship plus
full registration by the Nigeria Medical Council and 3 years cognate experience.
Candidate must show evidence of completion of the NYSC programme.

15. PHYSIOTHERAPIST (CONHESS 09)꞉ By direct appointment of a candidate possessing
a degree in Physiotherapy, plus full registration with Medical Rehabilitation
Therapists (Registration) Board of Nigeria (MRTB) and evidence of NYSC
Discharge/Exemption Certificate.

16. PHYSIOTHERAPIST (CONHESS 11)꞉ By direct appointment of a candidate possessing a
degree in Physiotherapy, plus full registration MRTB plus 3 years post registration
cognate experience and demonstration in ICT proficiency plus evidence of NYSC
Discharge/Exemption Certificate.

17. RADIOGRAPHY/IMAGE SCIENTIST (CONHESS 09)꞉ By direct appointment of a
candidate possessing a degree in Radiography with evidence of completion of
NYSC, plus registration with Radiographers Registration Board of Nigeria – RRBN.
(Interns will be on (CONHESS 8).

18. OPTOMETRIST (CONHESS 09)꞉ By direct appointment of a candidate possessing a
degree in Optometry with evidence of completion of 1 year Housemanship plus
registration with Opometrist and Dispensing Opticians registration Board of
Nigeria (ODORB) plus evidence of NYSC/Exemption Certificate.

19. RESIDENT VETERINARY OFFICER II (CONMESS 01)꞉ By direct appointment of a
candidate possessing DVM with evidence of completion of the NYSC
Discharge/Exemption Certificate plus full registration with Veterinary Council of
Nigeria (VCN).

20. RESIDENT VETERINARY OFFICER I (CONMESS 02)꞉ By direct appointment of a
candidate possessing DVM plus full registration Veterinary Council of Nigeria plus three years cognate experience and evidence of completion of 1 year NYSC
Discharge/Exemption Certificate.

21. SENIOR RESIDENT VETERINARY OFFICER (CONMESS 03)꞉ By direct appointment of a
candidate possessing DVM plus full registration Veterinary Council of Nigeria plus 6
years cognate experience and evidence of NYSC Discharge/Exemption Certificate.

22. MATRON/PRINCIPAL NURSING SUPERINTENDENT (CONHESS 11)꞉ By direct
appointment of a R.N. with additional qualification such as Midwifery, Psychiatric
or Ophthalmic nursing plus 9 years post registration cognate experience.

23. MEDICAL RECORDS TECHNICIAN (CONHESS 06)꞉ By direct appointment of a
candidate possessing any of the following꞉
(i). Associate membership of the Association of Medical Records Technicians.
(ii). Associate membership of Chartered Institute of Secretaries and
Administrators.
(iii). Certificate of Registration of the Institute of Medical Laboratory Technology
for Technician Cadres after successful completion of the prescribed 3 years
training programme.

24. HIGHER MEDICAL RECORDS TECHNICIAN (CONHESS 07)꞉ By direct appointment of a
candidate possessing any of the qualification specified in CONHESS 6 above plus at
least three years post‑qualification cognate experience.

25. MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST (CONHESS 08)꞉ By direct appointment of a
candidate possessing a degree in Medical Laboratory Science, plus registration with
Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria and NYSC.

26. MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST I꞉ (CONHESS 09)꞉ By direct appointment of a
candidate possessing a degree in Medical Laboratory Science, plus registration with
Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria and NYSC.

27. SENIOR MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST꞉ (CONHESS 11)꞉ By direct appointment of a
candidate possessing a degree in Medical Laboratory Science, plus registration with
Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria and at least 6 years post registration
cognate experience.

28. PHARMACY TECHNICIAN (CONHESS 06)꞉ By direct appointment of a candidate
who has completed the prescribed three years' training programme at the School
of
Health Technology and obtain the registration of Institute of Medical Laboratory
Technology for Technician cadre.

29. PHARMACY TECHNICIAN (CONHESS 07)꞉ By direct appointment of a candidate
possessing HND or three years training programme at the School of Health
Technology with three years experience.

30. SENIOR PHARMACY TECHNICIAN (CONHESS 08)꞉ By direct appointment of a
candidate possessing HND or or three years training programme at the School of
Health Technology with 6 years experience

Method of Application

Applicants are to visit https꞉//career.mouau.edu.ng to submit applications, detailed
Curriculum Vitae (CV) and other necessary documents for their desired positions.
i. Full Name
ii. Post Desired
iii. Date of Place of Birth
iv. State of Origin
v. Nationality
vi. Permanent Home Address (Not P. O. Box or P.M.B.)
vii. Current Postal Address and telephone, GSM and E‑mail Contacts
viii. Marital Status
ix. Number of Children with names and ages
x. Institution Attended with dates
xi. Academic Qualification with dates
xii. Working Experience with status and dates
xiii. Details of Community Service with dates
xiv. Extra‑Curriculum Activities
xv. Publications (if any)
xvi. Candidates should also indicate in their Curriculum Vitae any capacity enhancing
training they have undergone in their career.
xvii. Names and Address of three referees (one whom must be from institution of the
Applicant).

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must have SSCE/NECO/WASSCE/GCE O/L Credits in five (5) subjects
including Mathematics and English Language. In addition to academic and/or
professional qualifications peculiar to each position, applicants MUST be ICT
compliant. ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED FOR INTERVIEW.

All applicants are to apply online and print out a copy of the generated CV. Only
shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.

In addition to stating names and addresses of three Referees, applicants should request
their referees to forward references on their behalf to https꞉//career.mouau.edu.ng

CLOSING DATE
Online applications through www.mouau.edu.ng for advertised positions are to be
submitted not later than three weeks with effect from Friday, 10th October, 2025, the
commencement date for the applications.

Signed:
Dr. (Mrs.) Nkeiruka Charity Mbanasor
Registrar and Secretary to Council