The Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) has officially announced a massive recruitment exercise for the 2025 academic year, covering both teaching and non-teaching positions. This was made public through a statement from the Office of the Registrar and Secretary to Council, under reference number FUOYE/REG/PEO/ADV/04/Vol.2/240, and dated October 23, 2025. The exercise represents one of the largest workforce expansion efforts by any federal university in recent times.
Located along the scenic Km 3, Oye-Are Road, Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State, FUOYE has built a reputation for academic excellence, innovation, and inclusiveness. This recruitment is part of the university’s strategic growth plan to sustain its rapid institutional development and consolidate its standing among Nigeria’s top-tier federal universities.
According to the official announcement, the recruitment will cover multiple faculties, departments, and administrative units, offering positions for professors, readers, senior lecturers, lecturers, technologists, administrators, and support staff. The university emphasized that the move is aimed at strengthening its human resource base and improving academic productivity in line with its vision of becoming a world-class institution.
College of Medicine
FUOYE’s newly established College of Medicine seeks to fill vacancies in several departments including:
- Community Medicine: Professor, Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I
- Medical Biochemistry: Professor, Reader, Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I & Assistant Lecturer
- Pharmacology & Therapeutics: Professor, Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I, Lecturer II, Assistant Lecturer
- Chemical Pathology: Professor, Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I, Lecturer II, Assistant Lecturer
- Medical Microbiology & Parasitology: Professor, Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I, Lecturer II, Assistant Lecturer
- Haematology & Blood Transfusion, Internal Medicine, Psychiatry, Surgery, Family Medicine, and Histopathology & Forensic Anatomy: various academic levels available.
Faculty of Agriculture
Positions are open in:
- Agricultural Business Management, Agricultural Economics, Animal Production, Crop Science, Fisheries, Food Science, Hospitality & Tourism Management, Soil Science, and Water Resources & Agrometeorology.
Opportunities exist from Graduate Assistant to Professor levels, depending on department needs.
Faculty of Arts
Vacancies exist in:
- Linguistics & Languages, Religious Studies, and Philosophy.
These departments offer positions from Graduate Assistant to Professor, accommodating early-career academics and senior scholars.
Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences
Departments include Anatomy, Physiology, Medical Laboratory Science, Nursing, and Radiography. Positions available range from Assistant Lecturer to Professor, with preference for candidates possessing Ph.D. or relevant clinical fellowship qualifications.
Faculty of Communication and Media Studies
Openings are available in Broadcasting, Journalism, Mass Communication, and Public Relations. Candidates are expected to have relevant postgraduate qualifications and experience in media teaching, research, or professional practice.
Faculty of Computing and Information Engineering
FUOYE is expanding its computing and engineering programs, with vacancies in Software Engineering, Cyber Security, Data Science, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information & Communication Engineering, and Systems Engineering. The university seeks Ph.D. holders, registered engineers, and professional technologists in these fields.
Faculty of Education
Recruitment will cover Educational Foundations, Science Education, Adult Education, Guidance and Counselling, Human Kinetics & Health Education, Library and Information Science, and Educational Management. Applicants with strong pedagogical and administrative experience are encouraged to apply.
Faculty of Engineering and Environmental Design
Openings are available in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Metallurgical, and Agricultural Engineering, as well as Architecture, Estate Management, Quantity Surveying, and Urban & Regional Planning. Applicants are expected to be registered with COREN or other professional bodies.
Faculties of Law, Management, and Social Sciences
FUOYE invites applications for academic roles in Law, Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Political Science, Criminology, Psychology, Sociology, and Public Administration. The institution seeks lecturers with practical, research, and industry experience to enhance professional training.
Faculty of Pharmacy and Life Sciences
The Faculty of Pharmacy seeks professionals in Pharmaceutics, Pharmacology, Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmacognosy, and Clinical Pharmacy, while the Faculty of Life Sciences requires experts in Biochemistry, Microbiology, Environmental Toxicology, Plant Science, and Biotechnology.
Faculty of Physical Sciences
Vacancies exist in Chemistry, Physics, Geology, Geophysics, and Mathematics, with opportunities for research-oriented scholars capable of attracting external grants and advancing interdisciplinary science.
University Library Positions
The University Library is also recruiting Senior Librarians, Librarian I & II, Assistant Librarians, and Graduate Librarians. Applicants must possess degrees in Library and Information Science and show evidence of research, cataloguing, and digital resource management skills.
Non-Teaching Positions
The non-teaching recruitment covers key administrative and technical roles including:
- Medical Officer (CONMESS 3) — MBBS or MBChB with MDCN registration and NYSC completion.
- Laboratory Technologist I (CONTISS 7) — B.Sc., HND, or equivalent in laboratory sciences.
- Programmer/System Analyst II (CONTISS 7) — B.Sc. or HND in Computer Science, Informatics, or a related field.
Qualifications and General Requirements
For academic staff, qualifications range from Ph.D., M.Sc., M.Eng., MBBS, LL.M., or Fellowship certifications. Candidates are required to demonstrate evidence of:
- Published research works (Scopus-indexed preferred)
- Google Scholar visibility and citations
- Postgraduate supervision experience
- Membership in relevant professional bodies (COREN, NSE, NIM, NIPR, etc.)
- Community service and academic leadership contributions.
Method of Application
Applicants must submit five (5) hard copies of their application and credentials to the Registrar, Federal University Oye-Ekiti, within four (4) weeks from the date of publication. Each application should include:
- Full name (surname first)
- Post desired and department
- Date and place of birth
- Gender, LGA, State of origin, and nationality
- Permanent and current addresses
- Email and phone number
- Marital status and number of children
- Educational qualifications and professional memberships
- Publications and academic achievements
Interested candidates are advised to visit the official website www.fuoye.edu.ng for detailed information on available vacancies, qualification requirements, and departmental listings.
