Al-Hikmah University Opens Applications for Academic and Non-Academic Staff Positions
Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, Kwara State, has announced vacancies for suitably qualified candidates to fill various academic and non-academic positions across several faculties, departments and units of the institution.
The university stated that the recruitment exercise is open to both internal and external applicants.
Al-Hikmah University Opens Applications for Academic and Non-Academic Staff Positions

Available Academic Positions
Faculty of Agriculture
Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension
- Senior Lecturer
- Specialisation: Agricultural Economics and Extension
College of Health Sciences
Department of Human Physiology
- Senior Lecturer
- Specialisation: Physiology
Department of Medical Biochemistry
- Senior Lecturer
- Specialisation: Medical Biochemistry
Note: An MBBS is required for positions in the Departments of Human Physiology and Medical Biochemistry.
Al-Hikmah University Opens Applications for Academic and Non-Academic Staff Positions
Faculty of Nursing Sciences
Department of Mental Health & Psychiatric Nursing
- Senior Lecturer
- Specialisation: Mental Health & Psychiatric Nursing
Department of Nursing Administration/Management & Nursing Education
- Lecturer I
- Specialisation: Nursing Administration and Nursing Education
Faculty of Computing, Engineering & Technology
Department of Computer Science
- Senior Lecturer
- Lecturer I
- Lecturer II
- Assistant Lecturer
- Specialisations: Software Engineering, Cyber Security and Computer Science
Department of Data Science and Information Technology
- Senior Lecturer
- Assistant Lecturer
- Specialisations: Data Science, Information Technology and Information Systems
Faculty of Education
Department of Science Education
- Senior Lecturer
- Lecturer II
- Assistant Lecturer
- Specialisations: Biology Education, Chemistry Education, Computer Science Education, Educational Technology and Mathematics Education
Department of Arts and Social Sciences Education
- Senior Lecturer
- Lecturer I
- Lecturer II
- Assistant Lecturer
- Specialisations: Arabic Education, Islamic Studies Education, English Language Education, Social Studies Education, Political Science Education and Economics Education
Department of Educational Management & Counselling
- Assistant Lecturer
- Specialisations: Guidance and Counselling, Educational Management
Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences
Department of Sociology and Criminology
- Senior Lecturer
- Specialisation: Criminology
Department of Languages
- Senior Lecturer
- Lecturer II
- Specialisation: Literature-in-English
Department of Political Science and Public Administration
- Senior Lecturer
- Lecturer II
- Specialisation: Public Administration
Department of Library & Information Science
- Senior Lecturer
- Specialisation: Library and Information Science
Faculty of Law
Department of Private and Business Law
- Lecturer II
- Specialisation: Private and Business Law
Department of Public and International Law
- Lecturer II
- Specialisation: Public and International Law
Faculty of Management Sciences
Department of Accounting
- Senior Lecturer
- Specialisation: Accounting
Department of Finance
- Lecturer I
- Specialisation: Finance
Department of Business Administration
- Senior Lecturer
- Assistant Lecturer
- Specialisation: Marketing
Faculty of Natural & Applied Sciences
Department of Biological Sciences
- Senior Lecturer
- Lecturer I
- Assistant Lecturer
- Specialisations: Biology, Biochemistry and Microbiology
Department of Chemical and Geological Sciences
- Senior Lecturer
- Lecturer I
- Specialisation: Geology
Department of Physical Sciences
- Senior Lecturer
- Specialisation: Statistics
University Library
- Assistant Librarian
- Specialisation: Library and Information Science
Qualifications and Experience
The university stated that computer literacy is required for all positions.
Senior Lecturer – AHUASS 05
Applicants must:
- Be recognised authorities in their respective fields.
- Possess a PhD from a reputable university.
- Have evidence of scholarly publications in reputable local, national and international journals.
- Possess relevant professional memberships where applicable.
- Have at least three years of full-time university teaching, research and administrative experience.
Lecturer I – AHUASS 04
Applicants must:
- Possess a PhD from a reputable university.
- Provide evidence of scholarly publications in reputable journals.
- Have relevant professional memberships where applicable.
Lecturer II – AHUASS 03
Applicants must possess either:
- A PhD in the relevant field, or
- A Master’s degree with at least four relevant publications.
Assistant Lecturer – AHUASS 02
Applicants must possess a minimum of a Master’s degree in the relevant field from a recognised university.
Non-Academic Vacancies
The university is also recruiting for the following non-academic positions:
Technologist II – AHUSS 07
Applicants must possess:
- An O’Level certificate with at least five credits, including English Language and Mathematics.
- A BSc in Microbiology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Physics, Anatomy or Physiology.
System Analyst II – AHUSS 07
Applicants must possess:
- An O’Level certificate with at least five credits, including English Language and Mathematics.
- A BSc in Library and Information Science.
Clinical Instructor – AHUSS 09
Applicants must possess:
- An O’Level certificate with at least five credits, including English Language and Mathematics.
- A BSc in Nursing Science.
The university further stated that computer competency and an NYSC discharge certificate or certificate of exemption, where applicable, are mandatory.
Conditions of Service
The conditions of service for the successful candidates are stated to be comparable to those obtainable in public universities in Nigeria.
How to Apply
Interested and suitably qualified candidates should submit soft copies of the following documents by email to registrar@alhikmah.edu.ng:
- Application letter
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Relevant credentials
Applications must be submitted within two weeks of the date of publication.
Only candidates who are shortlisted for the next stage of the recruitment process will be contacted.
University Address
Al-Hikmah University
Adewo Road, Adeta, along Housing Estate,
P.M.B. 1601, Ilorin,
Kwara State, Nigeria.
Al-Hikmah University Opens Applications for Academic and Non-Academic Staff Positions
Al-Hikmah University Opens Applications for Academic and Non-Academic Staff Positions
Al-Hikmah University Opens Applications for Academic and Non-Academic Staff Positions
Al-Hikmah University Opens Applications for Academic and Non-Academic Staff Positions
Al-Hikmah University Opens Applications for Academic and Non-Academic Staff Positions
Al-Hikmah University Opens Applications for Academic and Non-Academic Staff Positions
Al-Hikmah University Opens Applications for Academic and Non-Academic Staff Positions
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