The University of Benin was founded in 1970. It started as an Institute of Technology and was accorded the status of a full-fledged University by National Universities Commission (NUC) on 1st July, 1971. In his Budget Speech in April 1972, the then Military Governor of Mid-Western State, Col. S. O. Ogbemudia (then also Visitor to the University) formally announced the change of the name of the Institute of Technology to the University of Benin. On 1st April, 1975 the University at the request of the State Government, was taken over by the Federal Government and became a Federal University.
University of Benin is recruiting to fill the following non-academic and academic positions in the following disciplines below:
Academic Positions
Job Title: Graduate Assistant
Requirements
- Candidates should possess a First Degree not below Second Class (Upper Division) subject to applicant showing adequate aptitude for teaching and/or research. First Class degree holders are encouraged to apply.
- Candidates with less than a Ph.D must possess a First Degree with a minimum of Second Class Upper Division plus NYSC Discharge / Exemption Certificate.
- Candidate must be computer literate.
Job Title: Assistant Lecturer
Requirements
- A Master`s Degree plus PhD in progress and must show evidence of teaching and research potential or experience.
- Candidates with less than a Ph.D must possess a First Degree with a minimum of Second Class Upper Division plus NYSC Discharge / Exemption Certificate
- Candidates must be computer literate.
Job Title: Lecturer II
Requirements
- Ph.D or Master`s Degree plus three (3) years teaching experience with a minimum of 3 peer-reviewed Publications.
- Candidates with less than a Ph.D must possess a First Degree with a minimum of Second Class Upper Division plus NYSC Discharge / Exemption Certificate
- Candidates must be computer literate.
Job Title: Lecturer I
Requirements
- Candidates should possess a Ph.D or Master’s Degree plus three (3) years teaching experience with a minimum of 3 peer-reviewed Publications.
- Candidates with less than a Ph.D must possess a First Degree with a minimum of Second Class Upper Division plus NYSC Discharge / Exemption Certificate.
- Candidate must be computer literate.
Job Title: Senior Lecturer
Requirements
- Candidates should possess a Ph.D Degree in a relevant field with at least 5 years of teaching experience with a minimum of 8 peer-reviewed publications.
- Candidates with less than a Ph.D must possess a First Degree with a minimum of Second Class Upper Division plus NYSC Discharge / Exemption Certificate
- Candidate must be computer literate.
Job Title: Associate Professor
Requirements
- Ph.D (in the relevant field) with substantial teaching experience, research and publications.
- Candidates with less than a Ph.D must possess a First Degree with a minimum of Second Class Upper Division plus NYSC Discharge / Exemption Certificate
- Candidates must be computer literate.
Job Title: Professor
Requirements
- Ph.D Degree in the relevant field with substantial teaching experience, research and publications.
- Candidates with less than a Ph.D must possess a First Degree with a minimum of Second Class Upper Division plus NYSC Discharge / Exemption Certificate
- Candidates must be computer literate.
Disciplines / Departments
- Accounting
- Actuarial Science and Insurance
- Advertising
- Adult and Non-formal Education
- Agricultural Economics and Resource Management
- Agricultural Engineering
- Agricultural Extension and Rural Development
- Anatomy
- Anaesthesiology
- Animal Science
- Applied Chemical Science Laboratory Technology
- Architecture
- Broadcasting
- Building
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemical Pathology
- Child Health
- Civil Engineering
- Clinical Pharmacy
- Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics
- Community Dental Health
- Community Health
- Computer Engineering
- Crop Science
- Curriculum and Instructional Technology
- Data Science
- Economics
- Education Evaluation & Counselling Psychology
- Educational Foundations
- Educational Management
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- English and Literature
- Environmental and Public Health Optometry
- Estate Management
- Family Medicine
- Film and Multimedia
- Fine and Applied Arts
- Food Sciences and Human Nutrition
- Forestry Resources and Wildlife Management
- French – Foreign Languages
- Haematology
- Health Safety and Environmental Education
- History and International Studies
- Human Kinetics and Sports Science
- Industrial Engineering
- Information and Communication Technology
- Information Technology
- Internal Medicine
- Linguistics and African Languages
- Marine Engineering
- Mathematics
- Materials and Metallurgical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechatronics Engineering
- Medical – Surgical Nursing
- Medical Biochemistry
- Medical Laboratory Science
- Mental Health
- Microbiology
- Nursing
- Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- Ocular Health and Contact Lens Practice
- Office Administration
- Ophthalmology
- Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology and Medicine
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Oral Diagnosis & Radiology
- Orthodontics
- Orthopaedic & Traumatology
- Paedodontics
- Pathology
- Periodontics
- Philosophy
- Physiotherapy
- Plant Biology and Biotechnology
- Preventive Dentistry
- Production Engineering
- Prosthetics Dentistry
- Public Relations
- Quantity Surveying
- Radiography and Radiation Science
- Radiology
- Religion
- Software Engineering
- Soil and Land Resources Management
- Surgery
- Survey / Geoinformatics
- Theatre Arts
- Urban & Regional Planning
- Veterinary Medicine
- Veterinary Obstetrics and Reproductive Diseases
- Veterinary Pharmacology & Toxicology
Non-Academic Positions
Job Title: Confidential Secretary II
Location: Benin City, Edo
Career level: Senior Level
Requirements
- GCE G.C.E. O level, WASC, NECO, and NABTEB with five (5) credits which must include a credit English language in not more than 2 sittings.
- 50/100 wpm in typewriting and shorthand;
- NCE/National Diploma in Secretarial Studies/Administration/, Office Technology Management with at least 2 years of relevant working experience.
- Proficiency in relevant computer application package is required.
- Must be computer literate.
Salary Grade
CONTISS 06
Job Title: Nursing Officer I
Location: Benin City, Edo
Career level: Senior Level
Requirements
- Degree in Nursing / Nursing Science (BNSC) plus registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council
- Registered Nurse/Midwife (RN/RM) with any other OND in Nursing (e.g.. Accident and Emergency Nursing. Theatre Nursing)
- Current Practicing License with 3 years of post-registration experience
- Must be computer literate.
Salary Grade
CONHESS 08
Job Title: Medical Officer
Location: Benin City, Edo
Career level: Senior Level
Requirements
- MBBS, BDS, or equivalent degree, duly registered with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN)
- Current Practising License
- Must be computer literate.
Salary Grade
CONMESS 02
Job Title: Medical Laboratory Technologist
Location: Benin City, Edo
Career level: Senior Level
Requirements
- First Degree in Medical Laboratory Science (BMLS)
- Registered and licensed with the Medical Laboratory Council of Nigeria (MLSCN)
- Current Practising License
- Must be computer literate.
Salary Grade
CONTISS 09
Job Title: Pharmacist
Location: Benin City, Edo
Career level: Senior Level
Requirements
- University First Degree in Pharmacy (BPharm or PharmD), registerable with the Pharmacists Council of Nigeria (PCN)
- One year post-registration experience.
- Must be computer literate.
Salary Grade
CONTISS 09
Job Title: Confidential Secretary I
Location: Benin City, Edo
Career level: Senior Level
Requirements
- GCE O level, WASC, NECO or NABTEB with credits in English language in not more than 2 sittings.
- 50/100 wpm in typewriting and shorthand;
- Higher National Diploma in Secretarial Studies/Administration, Office Technology Management or its equivalent with at least 3 years of working experience.
OR
- NCE in Secretarial Studies, Administration, Office Technology Management with at least 5 years of relevant experience
- Proficiency in relevant computer applications Proficiency in relevant computer application package is required.
- Must be computer literate.
Salary Grade
CONTISS 07
Job Title: Computer Operator III
Location: Benin City, Edo
Career level: Junior Level
Requirements
- 5 credits, including English Language and Mathematics, in WAEC, NECO, GCE, SSCE, NABTEB in not more than 2 sittings.
- Computer Operator Training Course Certificate from a recognised institution
- Proficiency in relevant computer application packages
- Must be computer literate.
Salary Grade
CONTISS 04
Job Title: Clerical Officer
Location: Benin City, Edo
Career level: Junior Level
Requirements
- 5 credits in WAEC, GCE, NECO, SSCE, NAPTEP, including English Language in not more than 2 sittings.
- Must be computer literate.
Salary Grade
CONTISS 03
Job Title: Senior Driver
Location: Benin City, Edo
Career level: Junior Level
Requirements
- 5 credits, including English Language and Mathematics, in WAEC, NECO, GCE, SSCE in not more than 2 sittings, NABTEB, Trade Test class 11
- Valid Class E Driver’s License
- 4 years of working experience
- Must be computer literate.
Salary Grade
CONTISS 03
Job Title: Laboratory Assistant
Location: Benin City, Edo
Career level: Junior Level
Requirements
- National Certificate in Laboratory Assistance
- At least 4 years of working experience
- Must be computer literate.
Salary Grade
CONTISS 03
Job Title: Office Assistant II
Location: Benin City, Edo
Career level: Junior Level
Requirements
- At least 3 credits in WAEC, NECO SSCE, NAPTEP results
- Must be computer literate.
Salary Grade
CONTISS 04
Job Title: Administrative Assistant
Location: Benin City, Edo
Career level: Senior Level
Requirements
- Candidates should possess a good honours Degree not below Second Class (Lower Division) from a recognised University
- Must be computer literate.
Salary Grade
CONTISS 07
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply
Application Details
- Candidates should submit soft copies of their Applications with detailed Curriculum Vitae, photocopies of Credentials and supporting documents via the link above.
- Applicant’s CV should be presented in the following order:
- Full Names (underline Surname)
- Post Applied For
- Date and Place of Birth
- Permanent Home Address
- Contact Address
- Mobile Phone Number(s)
- Email Address
- Nationality
- State of Origin
- Local Government of Origin
- Marital Status
- Number and Age(s) of Child(ren)
- Institutions Attended (with dates)
- Academic Qualifications (with dates)
- Professional Qualifications (with dates and awarding bodies)
- Work Experience
- List of Publications (where applicable, in chronological order)
- Membership of Professional Bodies
- Community Service Rendered
- Extracurricular Activities
- Names and Addresses of Three Referees
- Referees must send their reports (not longer than one week after close of application) directly to the Registrar under confidential seal with subject heading bearing the name of the applicant and post applied for. At least one Referee must be from the applicant’s most recent/current place of employment
Note
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- This Job advert is open to both internal and external candidates
Application Deadline 4th September, 2025.