FULAFIA Recruitment 2026: Federal University of Lafia Announces Academic and Non-Teaching Vacancies; The Federal University of Lafia (FULAFIA), Nasarawa State, has announced vacancies for suitably qualified candidates to apply for various academic and non-teaching positions at the university.
The recruitment exercise is open to both internal and external candidates, with available positions spread across several faculties, departments and professional service areas of the university.
Who Can Apply for FULAFIA Recruitment?
The FULAFIA recruitment exercise is open to suitably qualified internal and external candidates who meet the requirements for the advertised positions.
Applicants are expected to possess the relevant academic, professional and, where applicable, research or teaching qualifications required for their preferred positions.
Academic Faculties and Available Disciplines
The academic vacancies cover a wide range of faculties and disciplines across the Federal University of Lafia.
Faculty of Agriculture
Available areas include:
- Fisheries and Aquaculture
- Forestry and Wildlife Management
- Agronomy
Faculty of Arts
Vacancies are available in:
- French
- Theatre and Media Arts
Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences
The available disciplines include:
- Human Physiology
- Human Anatomy
- Human Biochemistry
Faculty of Basic Clinical Sciences
Available areas include:
- Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics
- Medical Microbiology and Parasitology
- Haematology and Blood Transfusion
- Chemical Pathology and Immunology
- Histopathology and Forensic
Faculty of Clinical Sciences
Vacancies are available in the following areas:
- Internal Medicine
- Surgery
- Paediatrics
- Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Anaesthesia
- Psychiatry
- Community Medicine
- Ear, Nose and Throat
- Radiology
Computing
The university has vacancies in:
- Information Technology
- Cyber Security
Faculty of Education
Available disciplines include:
- Special Needs and Rehabilitation Education
- Vocational and Technical Education
- Arts and Social Sciences Education
Environmental Design
Vacancies are available in:
- Industrial Design
- Architecture
- Building
- Fine Arts
- Urban and Regional Planning
- Glass and Silicate Technology
- Quantity Surveying
Life Sciences
Available areas include:
- Biochemistry
- Science Laboratory Technology
Management Sciences
The advertised disciplines include:
- Accounting
- Entrepreneurial Studies
- Procurement Management
- Public Administration
- Petroleum Information Management
Other Academic Areas
Additional vacancies are available in:
- Medical Laboratory Science
- Nursing Science
- Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Physical Sciences
- Radiography and Applied Health Science
- Social Sciences
- Veterinary Medicine
Academic Ranks Available
The advertised academic positions cover several ranks. These include:
- Professor
- Associate Professor or Reader
- Senior Lecturer
- Lecturer I
- Lecturer II
- Assistant Lecturer
The specific requirements for each position will vary according to the academic rank and discipline. Applicants may be required to meet criteria relating to academic qualifications, research experience, teaching experience and professional certification, where applicable.
Candidates are therefore advised to carefully check the specific requirements for their chosen position before submitting an application.
FULAFIA Non-Teaching Vacancies
The Federal University of Lafia recruitment exercise also includes several non-teaching positions.
The advertised non-teaching vacancies include:
- Programmer II
- Technologist II
- Accountant II
- Medical Officer
- Pharmacy Intern
- Medical Laboratory Scientist
- Medical Laboratory Technician
Applicants for the non-teaching positions are expected to possess the relevant academic and professional qualifications required for the positions they are applying for.
How to Apply for FULAFIA Recruitment
Interested and qualified candidates should visit the FULAFIA careers portal to access the application process and submit their applications.
Applications should be completed within six weeks from the date of the advertisement.
Applicants should also note that they are required to ask their referees to send their reports directly to the university through registrar@fulafia.edu.ng.
The recruitment notice was signed by Dr Nuradeen Abdu, Registrar and Secretary to Council.
Candidates are advised to consult the official Federal University of Lafia website for detailed requirements, application information and any updates concerning the recruitment exercise.
Important Information for Applicants
Candidates should carefully review the requirements for their preferred position before applying. Since requirements may differ depending on the academic discipline, academic rank or non-teaching position, applicants should ensure that they meet the relevant qualifications before submitting their applications.
The FULAFIA recruitment exercise provides opportunities across academic faculties and professional service areas, including agriculture, arts, medical sciences, computing, education, environmental design, management sciences, nursing, pharmacy, physical sciences, social sciences and veterinary medicine.
