University of Port Harcourt Opens Portal for Recruitment of Teaching, Non-Teaching & Junior Staffs 2025

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The University of Port Harcourt is a public research university located in Aluu and Choba, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. It was established in 1975 as University College, Port Harcourt and was given university status in 1977.^[1] The University of Port Harcourt was ranked the sixth in Africa and the first in Nigeria by Times Higher Education in 2015

Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates, for the under-listed positions
in the University of Port Harcourt:

A. Academic Positions:

Professor:

• Candidates must possess outstanding and continuing scholarly achievements/publications.
• Must have served as Reader for a minimum of three (3) years or as Senior Lecturer for a minimum of six (6) years.

Associate Professor

• Candidates must possess outstanding and continuing scholarly achievements/publications
• Must have served as Senior Lecturer for a minimum of three (3) years.

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.

Lecturer 1

• 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 3 years as Lecturer ll in a university or an institution of similar status or had relevant professional experience elsewhere.

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

Assistant Lecturer

• Candidates must possess a Master’s degree or must be a Graduate Assistant with a minimum of 2 years teaching experience.

Graduate Assistant

• Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree (minimum of second-Class Honours Upper Division or its equivalence).

Assistant Librarian

• Candidates must possess a good First degree in Library and Information Studies or related field.

B. NON-TEACHING & JUNIOR STAFF

Deputy Bursar

• Candidates must be confirmed and suitable Chief Accountant with at least 15 years cognate experience in Public/Private

Chief Accountant

• Candidates must possess an Honours Degree (minimum of 2.2) plus CNA, ACA or NYSC Discharge Exemption/Exclusion Certificate with at least 12 years cognate experience in Public/Private Sector Accounting.
• 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

Principal Assistant Registrar

• Candidates must possess an Honours Degree (minimum of 2.2) from a recognized Higher Institution, NYSC Discharge/Exemption/Exclusion Certificate.
• 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 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 professiona body.

Senior Assistant Registrar

• Candidates must possess an Honours Degree (minimum of 2.2) from a recognized Higher Institution, plus NYSC Discharge/Exemption/Exclusion Certificate with at least 9 years 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 at relevant professional body.
• By appointment of a candidate possessing a Master’s 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.

Principal Accountant

• Candidates must possess an Honours Degree (minimum of 2.2) 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).
• 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 6 years cognate experience in Public/Private Sector Accounting plus ACA or CNA

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

Assistant Registrar

• Candidates must possess an Honours Degree (minimum of 2.2) from a recognized Higher Institution, plus NYSC Discharge/ Exemption/Exclusion Certificate with at least 6 years 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

Accountant I

• Candidates must possess an Honours Degree (minimum of 2.2) 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).
• 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

Administrative Officer

• Candidates must possess an Honours Degree (minimum of 2.2) from a recognized Higher Institution, plus 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.
• By appointment of a candidate possessing a Master’s Degree in the relevant Field, plus NYSC Discharge/ Exemption/Exclusion Certificate.

Legal Officer 1

• Candidates must possess a Bachelor of Law (LLB) and Barister at Law (BL). The candidate must have an Honours Degree, plus NYSC Certificate, Discharge/Exemption/Exclusion 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

Technologist I

• Candidates must possess B.Tech (minimum of 2.2)/HND (with at least Upper Credit) in a relevant field, plus NYSC Discharge Exemption/Exclusive Certificate with at least 3 years cognate experience.
• By direct appointment of a candidate possessing a Masters Degree in the relevant field plus NYSC Discharge/ Exemption/Exclusion Certificate

System Analyst 1

• Candidates must possess an Honours Degree (minimum of 2.2)/ HND(with at least Upper Credit) in Computer Science or Information Science/ Technology from a recognized Higher Insitution, plus NYSC Discharge/Exemption/Exclusion Certificate with at least 3 years cognate experience, 2 of which must be is Systems Analyst/Design.
• By appointment of a candidate possessing a Master’s Degre In Computer Science or Information Science, plus NYSC Discharge/Exemption/Exclusive Certificate

Higher Works Superintendent

• Candidates must possess HND (with at least Upper Credit) in an Engineering Science related field from a recognised Higher Institution/public service, plus NYSC Discharge/Exemption/ Exclusion Certificate

Data Processing Officer 1

• Candidates must possess an Honours Degree (minimum of 2.2)/HND (with at least Upper Credit) in Computer Science/Data Processing from a recognized Higher Institution, NYSC Discharge/Exemption/Exclusive Certificate Certificate with at least 3 years cognate experience from a public wall established Private Sector.
• Candidates must possess a Master’s Degree in Computer Science/Data Processing and Discharge/Exemption/exclusion Certificate.

Accountant

• Candidates must possess an Honours Degree (minimum of 2.2) in Accountancy from a recognized Higher Institution plus NYSC Discharge/Exemption/Exclusion Certificate.

Data Processing Officer II

• Candidates must possess an Honours Degree (minimum of 2.2)/HND(with at least Upper Credit) in Computer Science/Data Processing from a recognised Higher Institution, plus NYSC Discharge/Exemption/Exclusive Certificate

Senior Assistant Technologist

• Candidates must possess B.Tech (minimum of 2.2)/HND (with at least Upper Credit) in a relevant field, plus NYSC Discharge/Exemption/Exclusion Certificate

Administrative Assistant

• Candidates must possess an Honours Degree (minimum of 2.2) from a recognised Higher Institution, plus NYSC Discharge Exemption/Exclusion Certificate.

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

Senior Technical Assistant

• 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 111& 11 In the relevant field, with at least, 3 years cognate experience.

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 III in the relevant field, with at least, 3 years cognate experience.

Executive Officer (Accounts)

• Candidates must possess GCE ‘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.

Computer Operator

• 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.

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

Hall Supervisor

• Candidates must possess an OND in Hospitality Managemen and Tourism Psychology/Social Sciences from a recognized institution.

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, 3 Years cognate experience.

Craftsman

• Candidates must possess a First School Leaving Certificate and 3 credits in WASC/SSCE/NECO/NABTEB, plus Trade Test Il in the relevant field, with at least, 3 years cognate experience

Clerical Officer

• Candidates must possess a First School Leaving Certificate and 3 credits in WASC/SSCE/NECO/NABTEB including English Language in a sitting

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

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 certificate will be an added advantage

Medical Officer 1

• Candidates must be Medical Doctors registered with the Nigerian Medical and Dental Council, plus NYSC Discharge/Exemption/Exclusion Certificate with at least 3 years post registration experience.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates Should visit https://careers.uniport.edu.ng to sign up, login and submit Their applications with detailed curriculum vitae and certificates.

Application Deadline: 10th October, 2025