Apply for Federal Polytechnic Ukana 2026 Job Recruitment
The Federal Polytechnic, Ukana, Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State wishes to announced an internal and external advertisement for suitably qualified candidates to apply for academic and non-teaching job vacancies. These appointments will be made through the Federal Character Commission (FCC) in line with existing federal guidelines.
The Polytechnic invites applications from qualified Nigerians who possess the required academic qualifications, professional experience, and relevant skills for the advertised positions.
The available vacancies cut across academic staff, administrative staff and support staff categories. Applicants are advised to confirm the position, salary structure, and department before preparing their applications.
Academic Staff Positions and Salary Structure
The following academic positions are available under the Consolidated Polytechnics and Colleges of Education Academic Staff Salary Structure (CONPCASS):
- Chief Lecturer
- Principal Lecturer
- Senior Lecturer
- Lecturer I, Lecturer II and Lecturer III.
- Assistant Lecturer
- Technologist II
- Instructor
Administrative and Support Staff Positions
Non-teaching vacancies are available under the CONTEDISS and CONHESS salary structures:
- Procurement Officer I
- Confidential Secretary I
- Higher Stores Officer
- Senior Craftsman
- Health Record Assistant
The Polytechnic requires academic staff across five schools, covering a wide range of disciplines.
School of Applied Science
1. Science Laboratory Technology with options in:
- Chemistry
- Biochemistry
- Microbiology
- Physics with Electronics
- Environmental Biology
2. Statistics
3. Computer Network and Cloud Computing.
4. Computer Science with options in:
- Software and Web Developmen
- Artificial Intelligence
- Cyber Security and Data Protection
School of Engineering Technology
1. Electrical and Electronic Technology with options in:
- Power and Machines option
- Instrumentation and Control
- Telecommunications
2. Computer Engineering Technolog
3. Civil Engineering Technology
4. Mechanical Engineering Technology
5. Petroleum and Oil and Gas Engineering Technology.
6. Chemical Engineering Technology
7. Hydrology and Water Resources Management.
8. Renewable Energy Technology
School of Business Administration
- Business Administration and Management.
- Accountancy
- Business Administration
- Public Administration
- Office Technology and Management
- Procurement and Supply Chain Management.
- Petroleum Marketing and Business Studies.
- School of Environmental Studies
- Building Technology
- Estate Management
- Surveying and Geo-Informatics
- Urban and Regional Planning
- Architectural Technology
- Quantity Surveying
School of Communication Arts
- Library and Information Science.
- Mass Communication
Academic Staff Qualifications and Requirements
Candidates applying for teaching positions must meet the academic, professional, experience, publication, and leadership requirements specified for each cadre. Senior positions also require evidence of administrative leadership, research output, and community service.
1) Chief Lecturer (CONPCASS 9)
Applicants must possess:
- A PhD with at least 15 years of cognate experience.
- A Master’s degree with at least 18 years of cognate experience.
- At least three years as Principal Lecturer.
- Four journal publications
- Five book chapters or two standard textbooks since last promotionm
- Five conference or seminar papers
- Evidence of academic and administrative leadership.
- Evidence of community service
- Membership of relevant professional bodies
2) Principal Lecturer (CONPCASS 8)
Applicants must possess:
- A PhD with at least 12 years of cognate experience, or A Master’s degree with at least 15 years of cognate experience.
- Three years as Senior Lecturer
- Four additional journal publications.
- Book chapter contributions
- Ability to initiate and supervise research.
- Evidence of leadership and community service.
3) Senior Lecturer (CONPCASS 7)
Applicants must possess:
- A PhD with at least six years of experience, or A Master’s degree with at least eight years of experience.
- Three years as Lecturer I
- One journal article or two book chapters.
- Three conference or seminar papers
- Evidence of leadership and community engagement.
4) Lecturer I (CONPCASS 6)
Applicants may qualify with:
- A PhD plus three years’ experience, or A Master’s degree with five years’ experience, or A good first degree with seven years’ experience.
- Three years as Lecturer II
- Five conference papers
- Two journal articles or one book chapter.
5) Lecturer II (CONPCASS 5)
Applicants must possess:
- A PhD, or A Master’s degree with three years’ experience, or A good first degree with six years’ experience.
6) Lecturer III (CONPCASS 3)
Applicants must possess:
- A Master’s degree with three years’ experience, or A good first degree with six years’ experience.
7) Assistant Lecturer (CONPCASS 2)
Applicants must possess:
- A Bachelor’s degree (minimum Second Class Lower).
- NYSC discharge or exemption certificate.
- Willingness to pursue postgraduate studies.
8) Technologist II and Instructor (CONPCASS 2)
- Applicants must possess relevant HND, FTC, or equivalent qualifications, NYSC certificate, and required professional memberships or experience.
Non-Teaching Staff Qualifications
Each non-teaching position has specific qualification and experience requirements, ranging from SSCE to Bachelor’s degree and professional certifications, depending on the role.
Conditions of Service
The conditions of service are in line with those applicable in Federal Polytechnics nationwide, as approved by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) and the Federal Government. All positions are pensionable and attract approved allowances.
Method of Application
All applications must include:
- Position applied for
- Personal data
- Educational qualifications
- Relevant professional memberships
- Work experience
- Areas of specialization
- Publications or research work
- Referees with contact details
- Statement of contribution to institutional growth (optional)
Applicants are advised to carefully review the requirements for each role, as relevant experience is mandatory, while possession of higher qualifications will be considered an added advantage.
All applicants must be computer literate and able to function effectively in a modern academic and administrative environment.
General Application Instructions
Interested candidates are required to submit fifteen (15) copies of the following documents:
- Formal application letter
- Detailed curriculum vitae (CV)
- Photocopies of all academic and professional certificates.
- Handwritten and stamped yearly statement of result where a certificate is yet to be issued.
All documents should be neatly enclosed in an envelope, with the position applied for clearly written at the top left corner of the envelope, and addressed to:
The Registrar,
Federal Polytechnic, Ukana
P.M.B. 2014,
Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State.
Applications must be submitted not later than six (6) weeks from the date of publication. Late applications will not be considered.
Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview. Canvassing in any form will lead to disqualification.
Signed:
Idongesit I. A.
Ag. Registrar/Secretary to Council
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