Federal Poly Ukana Job Recruitment: Vacancies, Requirements & How to Apply
Essential Highlights
Federal Polytechnic Ukana is recruiting academic, administrative and support staff.
- Open roles cover CONPCASS, CONTEDISS and CONHESS posts
- Five schools have listed academic staff needs
- Applicants must submit 18 copies of CV and application
- Deadline is six weeks from the publication date
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Keep reading for Federal Polytechnic Ukana job recruitment requirements and how to apply.
Federal Polytechnic, Ukana has announced job vacancies for academic, administrative and support staff.
The recruitment notice invites qualified candidates to apply for several posts across the polytechnic, following Federal Government directives on manpower development in polytechnic education and the rise of academic programmes from 21 to 41.
About Federal Polytechnic, Ukana
Federal Polytechnic, Ukana was established by the Federal Government of Nigeria in 2014.
The polytechnic is located at Ukana, Km 5, Ikot Ekpene-Abak Road, Essien Udim Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State, and the Federal Polytechnics (Amendment) Act 2019 gives legal backing to its establishment.
Federal Polytechnic, Ukana runs on two campuses: the Main Campus and the Annex.
It has five schools, and all its academic programmes have received accreditation from the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE).
The polytechnic also stated that it has modern infrastructure and equipment.
Federal Polytechnic Ukana Vacant Positions
The vacancies fall under academic staff, administrative staff and support staff.
Applicants should check the position, salary structure and department before preparing their application.
Academic Staff Positions
- Chief Lecturer: CONPCASS 9
- Principal Lecturer: CONPCASS 8
- Senior Lecturer: CONPCASS 7
- Lecturer I: CONPCASS 6
- Lecturer II: CONPCASS 5
- Lecturer III: CONPCASS 3
- Assistant Lecturer: CONPCASS 2
- Technologist II: CONPCASS 2
- Instructor: CONPCASS 2
Administrative and Support Staff Positions
- Procurement Officer I: CONTEDISS 8
- Confidential Secretary I: CONTEDISS 7
- Higher Stores Officer: CONTEDISS 7
- Senior Craftsman: CONTEDISS 4
- Health Record Assistant: CONHESS 3
Required Academic Departments
Federal Polytechnic, Ukana needs academic staff across five schools.
The departments and options are listed below.
School of Applied Science
- Science Laboratory Technology, Chemistry option
- Science Laboratory Technology, Biochemistry option
- Science Laboratory Technology, Microbiology option
- Science Laboratory Technology, Physics with Electronics option
- Science Laboratory Technology, Environmental Biology option
- Statistics
- Computer Network and Cloud Computing
- Computer Science, Software and Web Development
- Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence option
- Computer Science, Cyber Security and Data Protection option
School of Engineering Technology
- Electrical and Electronic Technology, Power and Machines option
- Electrical and Electronic Technology, Instrumentation and Control option
- Electrical and Electronic Technology, Telecommunications option
- Computer Engineering Technology
- Civil Engineering Technology
- Mechanical Engineering Technology
- Petroleum and Oil and Gas Engineering Technology
- Chemical Engineering Technology
- Hydrology and Water Resources Management
- 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 for teaching posts must meet the stated academic, work experience, publication and professional membership requirements.
The higher posts also require evidence of academic leadership, administrative leadership, research work and community service.
Chief Lecturer, CONPCASS 9
A candidate needs a PhD in a relevant field from a recognised school with at least 15 years of cognate experience.
A candidate with a Master’s degree in a relevant field from a recognised school needs at least 18 years of cognate experience.
The candidate must also meet these conditions:
- Must show academic and administrative leadership
- Must have served as Principal Lecturer for at least three years
- Must have four papers or articles in reputable journals
- Must have five book chapters or two standard textbooks since last promotion
- Must have five papers read at national or international conferences or seminars
- Must show evidence of community service
- Must belong to relevant professional bodies
Principal Lecturer, CONPCASS 8
A candidate needs a PhD in a relevant field from a recognised school with at least 12 years of cognate experience.
A candidate with a Master’s degree in a relevant field needs at least 15 years of cognate experience.
The candidate must also meet these conditions:
- Must have served as Senior Lecturer for the last three years
- Must have four extra papers or articles in reputable journals
- Must have book chapters contributed to standard textbooks since last promotion
- Must show ability to start and supervise research work
- Must show academic and administrative leadership
- Must show evidence of community service
- Must belong to relevant professional bodies, where needed
Senior Lecturer, CONPCASS 7
A candidate needs a PhD in a relevant field from a recognised school with at least six years of cognate experience.
A candidate with a Master’s degree in a relevant field needs at least eight years of cognate experience, with clear ability in applied research and industrial work.
The candidate must also meet these conditions:
- Must have served as Lecturer I for the last three years
- Must show ability to start and supervise an approved research project
- Must have one journal article or two chapter contributions in a standard textbook
- Must have attended and read at least three conference or seminar papers since last promotion
- Must show academic and administrative leadership
- Must show evidence of community service
- Must belong to relevant professional bodies, where needed
Lecturer I, CONPCASS 6
A candidate may qualify with a PhD in a relevant field from a recognised school, plus at least three years of teaching, research and industrial experience.
Other accepted routes include a Master’s degree or equivalent professional qualification in a relevant field from a recognised higher school, with at least five years of teaching or research experience.
A candidate with a good first degree or equivalent professional qualification in a relevant field needs at least seven years of post-qualification teaching or research experience in a higher school.
The candidate must also meet these conditions:
- Must have served as Lecturer II for the last three years
- Must have five conference or seminar papers
- Must have two journal articles or one chapter contribution in a standard textbook
- Must belong to relevant professional bodies, where needed
Lecturer II, CONPCASS 5
A candidate may qualify with a PhD in a relevant field from a recognised higher school.
A candidate may also qualify with a Master’s degree or equivalent professional qualification in a relevant field from a recognised school, plus at least three years of cognate experience.
A candidate with a good first degree or equivalent professional qualification needs at least six years of relevant post-qualification teaching, research or industrial experience.
The candidate must also meet these conditions:
- Must have served as Lecturer III for the last three years
- Must have three journal publications
- Must have three conference or seminar papers
- Must belong to relevant professional bodies, where needed
Lecturer III, CONPCASS 3
A candidate needs a Master’s degree or equivalent professional qualification in a relevant field from a recognised school, plus at least three years of cognate experience.
A candidate with a good first degree or equivalent professional qualification needs at least six years of relevant post-qualification teaching, research or industrial experience.
The candidate must also meet these conditions:
- Must have served as Assistant Lecturer for the last three years
- Must have two conference or seminar papers
- Must have one journal article
- Must belong to relevant professional bodies, where needed
Assistant Lecturer, CONPCASS 2
A candidate needs a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline from a recognised school.
The degree must be at least Second Class Lower Division, and the candidate must have completed NYSC.
The candidate must also be willing to pursue postgraduate qualifications.
Technologist II, CONPCASS 2
A candidate needs a Higher National Diploma or equivalent qualification, plus NYSC discharge certificate.
A candidate may also qualify with a full technological certificate or equivalent qualification, with at least three years of relevant experience.
Associate Membership of the Institute of Science Technologists, AIST, is also required.
Instructor, CONPCASS 2
A candidate needs a Higher National Diploma in a relevant field from a recognised school, plus NYSC discharge certificate.
A candidate may also qualify with City and Guild FTC, plus Technical Teachers’ Certificate obtained at FCE Technical, with two years of working experience.
Non-Teaching Staff Qualifications
Non-teaching applicants should check the post that matches their qualification and experience.
Confidential Secretary I, CONTEDISS 08
A candidate needs an HND in Secretarial Studies with at least three years of cognate experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools is also required.
Procurement Officer I, CONTEDISS 8
A candidate needs a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance or any other discipline from a recognised school.
The degree must be at least Second Class Lower, and the candidate must have completed NYSC.
Higher Stores Officer, CONTEDISS 7
A candidate needs an ND in Business Studies, Purchasing Power or Marketing.
The candidate also needs at least three years of cognate experience.
Craftsman, CONTEDISS 04
A candidate needs Trade Test I in a relevant craft.
The candidate must also have five years of practical experience.
Health Record Assistant, CONHESS 3
A candidate needs a Senior School Certificate with four passes at one sitting.
The alternative is five passes at two sittings in relevant subjects.
Conditions of Service
The conditions of service follow the rules used across Federal Polytechnics, based on the guidelines of the National Board for Technical Education and the Federal Government.
The positions are pensionable and come with approved allowances.
How to Apply for Federal Polytechnic Ukana Recruitment
Interested and qualified candidates should submit eighteen copies of their typewritten applications and Curriculum Vitae.
The CV should contain the following details:
- Full name
- Date and place of birth
- State of origin and Local Government Area
- Marital status
- Number and ages of children
- Contact address and phone number
- Email address
- Educational background with dates
- Work experience
- Professional qualifications
- Publications, for academic staff
- Names and contact details of three referees
Applicants should arrange their documents well before submission; a missing contact detail or incomplete record can make review harder.
Referee Report Submission
Referees should send their confidential reports directly to:
The Registrar
Federal Polytechnic Ukana
P.M.B 2014, Ikot Ekpene
Akwa Ibom State
Federal Polytechnic Ukana Recruitment Deadline
All applications must reach the Registrar not later than six weeks from the date of publication.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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