By Amaechi Agbo

​As part of ongoing strategic efforts to elevate academic excellence and enhance pedagogical standards, the management of Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) has formally opened applications for academic staff positions across select faculties and specialized departments.

​The recruitment drive targets qualified educators and scholars to fill vacancies ranging from Assistant Lecturer to Professor. The institution seeks to strengthen its faculty capacity across both traditional disciplines and emerging fields.

​The university is inviting applications for the roles of Professor, Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I, Lecturer II, and Assistant Lecturer.

​Vacancies are available within the following academic divisions:
​Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences
​Faculty of Agriculture and Natural Resources
​Faculty of Law
​Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities (Psychology and Sociology departments only)
​Faculty of Environmental Sciences

Specialized Departments: Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, Data Science, Software Engineering, and Intelligence/Security Studies

​Qualification Requirements
​ESUT management has outlined specific academic and professional criteria for prospective applicants:
Lecturer II and Above: Candidates must possess a good first degree (minimum of Second Class Upper Division), a relevant Master’s degree, and a Ph.D. in the applicable field. Applicants are also required to demonstrate evidence of scholarly research published in reputable, indexed journals.

Assistant Lecturer: Applicants must hold a relevant first degree alongside a Master’s degree, achieving a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 3.50 on a 5-point scale.

Application Timeline & Submission
Interested and qualified candidates are required to submit their application packages directly to the Office of the Registrar, Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Agbani, Enugu State.

​The deadline for submission of all application materials is October 19, 2026.