Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin — Nigeria’s first Islamic faith-based university has advertised multiple academic and non-academic staff vacancies for internal and external candidates.
The university, located at Adeta Road, Adewole Housing Estate, P.M.B. 1601, Ilorin, is seeking suitably qualified applicants for positions across several faculties and units. Computer literacy is required for all roles. Where applicable, candidates must also present NYSC discharge certificates or certificates of exemption.
Academic Positions
Vacancies exist in the following areas:
– **Faculty of Agriculture**: Senior Lecturer (Agricultural Economics and Extension)
– **College of Health Sciences / Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences**: Senior Lecturer posts in Human Physiology and Medical Biochemistry
– **Faculty of Nursing Sciences**: Senior Lecturer (Mental Health & Psychiatric Nursing) and Lecturer I (Nursing Administration/Management & Nursing Education)
– **Faculty of Computing, Engineering & Technology**: Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I, Lecturer II, and Assistant Lecturer positions in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Cyber Security, Data Science, Information Technology, and related fields
– **Faculty of Education**: Multiple ranks (Senior Lecturer to Assistant Lecturer) in Science Education, Arts and Social Sciences Education, and Educational Management & Counseling, covering specializations such as Biology/Chemistry/Computer Science/Mathematics Education, Arabic/Islamic Studies/English Language/Social Studies/Political Science/Economics Education, Guidance and Counseling, and Educational Management
– **Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences**: Senior Lecturer and Lecturer II roles in Sociology and Criminology, Languages (Literature-in-English), Political Science and Public Administration, and Library & Information Science
– **Faculty of Law**: Lecturer II positions in Private and Business Law, and Public and International Law
– **Faculty of Management Sciences**: Senior Lecturer (Accounting), Lecturer II (Finance), and Senior/Assistant Lecturer (Business Administration – Marketing)
– **Faculty of Natural & Applied Sciences**: Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I, and Assistant Lecturer posts in Biological Sciences (Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology), Chemical and Geological Sciences (Geology), and Physical Sciences (Statistics)
– **University Library**: Assistant Librarian (Library and Information Science)
Non-Academic Positions
– Technologist II
– System Analyst II
– Clinical Instructor
Qualification Requirements
– **Senior Lecturer**: Ph.D. in the relevant field from a reputable university, evidence of scholarly publications in reputable journals, and at least three years of full-time university teaching, research, and administrative experience. MBBS is required for certain Physiology and Medical Biochemistry posts.
– **Lecturer I**: Ph.D. with evidence of scholarly publications.
– **Lecturer II**: Ph.D. or Master’s degree with at least four relevant publications.
– **Assistant Lecturer**: Minimum of a Master’s degree in the relevant field.
– Non-academic roles generally require O’Level certificates (minimum five credits including English and Mathematics) plus relevant B.Sc. or BNSc. qualifications.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit soft copies of:
1. Application letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Credentials
Applications must be sent to **registrar@alhikmah.edu.ng** (Registrar, Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin) **not later than two weeks from the date of the publication**. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
