Lecturer II (Food Science and Technology) at Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike

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.

Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates for the position below:

Job Title: Lecturer II (Food Science and Technology)

Location: Umudike, Abia
Faculty: Applied Food Sciences and Tourism

Requirements

• By direct appointment of a candidate possessing a Ph.D in the relevant discipline plus evidence of NYSC Discharge/Exemption Certificate.

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 this position, applicants MUST be ICT compliant. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for IT proficiency test (CBT) before interview.

Salary
CONUASS 03.

Application Closing Date
31st October, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Application Details
Candidates should submit applications, detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) and other necessary documents for their desired position. Applicant's CV should be presented in the following order:

• Full Name
• Post Desired
• Date and Place of Birth
• State of Origin
• Nationality
• Permanent Home Address (Not P.O. Box or P.M.B.)
• Current Postal Address, GSM, and Email
• Marital Status
• Number of Children (with names and ages)
• Institutions Attended (with dates)
• Academic Qualifications (with dates)
• Working Experience (with status and dates)
• Community Service (with dates)
• Extra-Curricular Activities
• Publications (if any)
• Capacity-enhancing training undergone
• Names and addresses of three referees (one must be from applicant’s institution).

Note

• All applicants are to apply online and print out a copy of the generated CV.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged and contacted for interview.
• 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
• Go through and understand the application instructions before you proceed with data entry.
• You can confirm the status of your application anytime by clicking on “My Application” menu
• For enquiries, issues, challenges and/or difficulties related to the application, kindly use “Support” menu and quote your Application Id in the message.