AE-FUNAI Job Recruitment 2025 for Academic & Non Academic Staff

The AE-FUNAI Job Recruitment 2025 is officially open, providing opportunities for both academic and non-academic positions.

Across multiple faculties at Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State, positions range from Graduate Assistants to Professors in diverse disciplines, along with administrative, healthcare, and security roles. Qualified applicants are encouraged to submit their applications before the closing date.

Founded in 2011, AE-FUNAI is one of Nigeria’s youngest federal universities, located just 25 kilometres from Abakaliki. The university is committed to excellence in teaching, research, and community service, and this recruitment drive seeks to expand its staff strength to match its growing student population.

AE-FUNAI Job Recruitment: Available Positions

AE-FUNAI is hiring in nearly all faculties and support units, with positions available at different academic levels (Graduate Assistant, Lecturer, Reader, Professor) as well as administrative and technical cadres.

Academic Positions

The following faculties and departments have openings:

Faculty of Agriculture: Agricultural Extension, Crop Science, Soil Science, Animal Science, Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics, Aquaculture.
Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences: Anatomy, Medical Biochemistry, Physiology.
Faculty of Biological Sciences: Biochemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Microbiology.
Faculty of Basic Clinical Medicine: Anatomic Pathology, Chemical Pathology, Haematology, Medical Microbiology, Pharmacology/Therapeutics.
Faculty of Clinical Medicine: Community Medicine, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Surgery.
Faculty of Education: Biology Education, Chemistry Education, Mathematics Education, Technical Education, Guidance & Counselling, Physical & Health Education, Educational Psychology, and more.
Faculty of Engineering and Technology: Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics.
Faculty of Environmental Sciences: Architecture, Fine & Applied Arts, Geography.
Faculty of Health and Allied Sciences: Nursing Science, Medical Laboratory Science, Human Nutrition and Dietetics.
Faculty of Humanities: English, Foreign Languages, History, Linguistics, Music, Religion, Theatre Arts.
Faculty of Law: Public & Private Law, Jurisprudence & International Law.
Faculty of Management Sciences: Banking & Finance, Public Administration.
Faculty of Physical Sciences: Chemistry, Computer Science, Geology, Mathematics, Physics.
Faculty of Social Sciences: Mass Communication, Political Science, Psychology, Criminology, Economics.

Non-Teaching Positions

The university is also recruiting into several non-academic roles, including:

Senior Patrol Supervisor (CONTISS 6) – OND holders or retired police/armed forces officers with 5 years’ experience.
Planning Officer (CONTISS 6) – Degree in Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, or Development Planning.
Assistant Data Processing Officer (CONTISS 5) – Diploma in Data Processing or Secretarial Studies.
Assistant Executive Officer (CONTISS 5) – OND/NCE or GCE A/L with credits including English.
Clerical Officer (CONTISS 3) – WAEC, NABTEB, SSCE with five credits including English.
Medical Officer (CONMESS 03) – Degree in Medicine plus MDCN registration.
Nurses (CONHESS 07) – B.Sc., N.R.N., N.R.M. with 3 years’ experience.
Pharmacist II (CONHESS 07) – Degree in Pharmacy plus PCN registration.
Record Officers (CONHESS 6) – ND in Medical Records.
Laboratory Technicians (CONHESS 5) – WASC/SSCE with five credits or OND in a relevant discipline.

AE-FUNAI Job Recruitment: Requirements

Teaching Staff

Professor – Minimum of 6 papers in Category A journals (2 indexed in Clarivate Analytics, 4 in SJR or SNIP).
Reader – At least 4 Category A papers (1 in Clarivate Analytics, 3 in SJR or SNIP).
Senior Lecturer – Minimum of 2 Category A papers (1 in Clarivate Analytics, 1 in SJR/SNIP).
Lecturer I – Postgraduate degree (preferably Ph.D.), 3 years of teaching/research experience, with publications.
Lecturer II – Ph.D. in relevant field.
Assistant Lecturer – Master’s degree plus NYSC certificate.
Graduate Assistant – First Class or Second Class, Upper Degree plus NYSC certificate.

Non-Teaching Staff

Must possess the academic or professional qualifications as specified in each role.
Relevant work experience and professional certifications will be an advantage.

How to Apply for AE-FUNAI Job Recruitment 2025

Prepare 20 copies of your application with a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV).
Include photocopies of certificates, NYSC discharge/exemption, and evidence of qualifications.
Arrange your CV in this strict order:
- Full name, post applied for, date/place of birth, nationality, state of origin, permanent and correspondence address, mobile number, email address.
- Marital status, academic/professional qualifications, work experience, teaching/research details, publications, and referees.
Submit applications under confidential cover, marked with the post you are applying for (e.g., “Professor”).
Send applications to:

The Registrar,
Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike (AE-FUNAI),
P.M.B. 1010, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, Nigeria.

Deadline:

Applications must reach the Registrar within three (3) months from the date of this advertisement. Late submissions after 4:00 p.m. on the closing date will not be considered.

Final Thoughts

The AE-FUNAI Job Recruitment 2025 is one of the most extensive recruitment exercises by a federal university this year. With positions open across almost all faculties and support services, this is a significant opportunity for academics, professionals, and support staff to advance their careers in a rapidly growing institution.