Nigerian Army University Biu Recruitment 2025/2026 & How to Apply : The Nigerian Army University, Biu invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the following positions listed below.
The Nigerian Army University Biu, Borno State; is a conventional University and currently has five faculties as follows: Faculty of Engineering Technology, Faculty of Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Computing, Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences, and Faculty of Arts, Management and Social Science.
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Nigerian Army University Biu Recruitment 2025/2026.
Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following vacant positions below:
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Lecturer I (Arts, Management and Social Science) at the Nigerian Army University, Biu
Job Title: Lecturer I (CONUASS 04)
Location: Biu, Borno
Faculty: Arts, Management and Social Science
Departments: Languages, Management, Geography, Military History, Political Science, Sociology
Requirements
- Applicant must be a holder of Ph.D in relevant field with at least 2 years as Lecturer II plus sufficient number, (5 at least) of scholarly publications in a reputable journals and 2 edit conference proceedings. Or;
- A holder of Master’s degree who have been a Lecturer II with at least 3 years University teaching experience and with at least 5 scholarly publications in a reputable Journal and 3 edited conference proceedings.
The Person:
- Excellent verbal, and written communication skill;
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical and evaluating skill;
- Should not be older than Sixty (60) years by the time of appointment;
- Candidate must have exhibited in the past, considerable ability, competence, industry and moral integrity;
- Be free from any moral, social and financial embarrassment;
- Must be of good physical and mental health state.
Application Closing Date
26th March, 2025.
Lecturer I (Natural and Applied Sciences) at the Nigerian Army University, Biu
Job Title: Lecturer I (CONUASS 04)
Location: Biu, Borno
Faculty: Natural and Applied Sciences
Departments: Biology, Chemistry, Electronics, Mathematics, Physics
Requirements
- Applicant must be a holder of Ph.D in relevant field with at least 2 years as Lecturer II plus sufficient number, (5 at least) of scholarly publications in a reputable journals and 2 edit conference proceedings. Or;
- A holder of Master’s degree who have been a Lecturer II with at least 3 years University teaching experience and with at least 5 scholarly publications in a reputable Journal and 3 edited conference proceedings.
The Person:
- Excellent verbal, and written communication skill;
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical and evaluating skill;
- Should not be older than Sixty (60) years by the time of appointment;
- Candidate must have exhibited in the past, considerable ability, competence, industry and moral integrity;
- Be free from any moral, social and financial embarrassment;
- Must be of good physical and mental health state.
Application Closing Date
26th March, 2025.
Lecturer I (Computing) at the Nigerian Army University, Biu
Job Title: Lecturer I (CONUASS 04)
Location: Biu, Borno
Faculty: Computing
Departments: Computer Science, Cyber Security, Information System, Information Technology, Software Engineering
Requirements
- Applicant must be a holder of Ph.D in relevant field with at least 2 years as Lecturer II plus sufficient number, (5 at least) of scholarly publications in a reputable journals and 2 edit conference proceedings. Or;
- A holder of Master’s degree who have been a Lecturer II with at least 3 years University teaching experience and with at least 5 scholarly publications in a reputable Journal and 3 edited conference proceedings.
The Person:
- Excellent verbal, and written communication skill;
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical and evaluating skill;
- Should not be older than Sixty (60) years by the time of appointment;
- Candidate must have exhibited in the past, considerable ability, competence, industry and moral integrity;
- Be free from any moral, social and financial embarrassment;
- Must be of good physical and mental health state.
Application Closing Date
26th March, 2025.
Lecturer I (Environmental Sciences) at the Nigerian Army University, Biu
Job Title: Lecturer I (CONUASS 04)
Location: Biu, Borno
Faculty: Environmental Sciences
Departments: Building, Environmental, Management, Estate Management, Survey and Geoinformatics, Urban & Regional Planning
Requirements
- Applicant must be a holder of Ph.D in relevant field with at least 2 years as Lecturer II plus sufficient number, (5 at least) of scholarly publications in a reputable journals and 2 edit conference proceedings. Or;
- A holder of Master’s degree who have been a Lecturer II with at least 3 years University teaching experience and with at least 5 scholarly publications in a reputable Journal and 3 edited conference proceedings.
The Person:
- Excellent verbal, and written communication skill;
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical and evaluating skill;
- Should not be older than Sixty (60) years by the time of appointment;
- Candidate must have exhibited in the past, considerable ability, competence, industry and moral integrity;
- Be free from any moral, social and financial embarrassment;
- Must be of good physical and mental health state.
Application Closing Date
26th March, 2025
Reader (Engineering and Technology) at the Nigerian Army University, Biu
Job Title: Reader (CONUASS 06)
Location: Biu, Borno
Faculty: Engineering and Technology
Departments: Civil Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Requirements
- General academic leadership and the ability to mentor others
- Some administrative experience and proven integrity
- Favorable external assessment
- To be currently at a Senior Lecturer in the University
- Must be a Ph.D holder in relevant field with at least Nine (9) years teaching experience at the University level plus 3 years as Senior Lecturer in the university
- Adequate background of research with sufficient number, (not less than 8) edited conference proceedings
- Postgraduate supervision at Ph.D and Master’s level
- Dissemination of knowledge through professional and academic activities.
The Person:
- Excellent verbal, and written communication skill;
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical and evaluating skill;
- Should not be older than Sixty (60) years by the time of appointment;
- Candidate must have exhibited in the past, considerable ability, competence, industry and moral integrity;
- Be free from any moral, social and financial embarrassment;
- Must be of good physical and mental health state.
Application Closing Date
26th March, 2025.
Senior Lecturer (Arts, Management and Social Science) at the Nigerian Army University, Biu
Job Title: Senior Lecturer (CONUASS 05)
Location: Biu Borno
Faculty: Arts, Management and Social Science
Departments: Languages, Management, Geography, Military History, Political Science, Sociology.
Requirements
- Must be Ph.D holder in relevant field with at least 6 years teaching experience at the University level plus 3 years as Lecturer I in the University
- Candidate must have sufficient number (not less than 6) of scholarly publications in reputable journals and (not less than 5) edited conference proceedings
- Substantial evidence of potential for continuous research activities and academic leadership.
The Person:
- Excellent verbal, and written communication skill;
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical and evaluating skill;
- Should not be older than Sixty (60) years by the time of appointment;
- Candidate must have exhibited in the past, considerable ability, competence, industry and moral integrity;
- Be free from any moral, social and financial embarrassment;
- Must be of good physical and mental health state.
Application Closing Date
26th March, 2025.
Reader (Environmental Sciences) at the Nigerian Army University, Biu
Job Title: Reader (CONUASS 06)
Location: Biu, Borno
Faculty: Environmental Sciences
Departments: Building, Environmental Management, Estate Management, Survey and Geo-informatics, Urban & Regional Planning
Requirements
- General academic leadership and the ability to mentor others
- Some administrative experience and proven integrity
- Favorable external assessment
- To be currently at a Senior Lecturer in the University
- Must be a Ph.D holder in relevant field with at least Nine (9) years teaching experience at the University level plus 3 years as Senior Lecturer in the university
- Adequate background of research with sufficient number, (not less than 8) edited conference proceedings
- Postgraduate supervision at Ph.D and Master’s level
- Dissemination of knowledge through professional and academic activities.
The Person:
- Excellent verbal, and written communication skill;
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical and evaluating skill;
- Should not be older than Sixty (60) years by the time of appointment;
- Candidate must have exhibited in the past, considerable ability, competence, industry and moral integrity;
- Be free from any moral, social and financial embarrassment;
- Must be of good physical and mental health state.
Application Closing Date
26th March, 2025.
Reader (Computing) at the Nigerian Army University, Biu
Job Title: Reader (CONUASS 06)
Location: Biu, Borno
Faculty: Computing
Departments: Computer Science, Cyber Security, Information System, Information Technology, Software Engineering.
Requirements
- General academic leadership and the ability to mentor others
- Some administrative experience and proven integrity
- Favorable external assessment
- To be currently at a Senior Lecturer in the University
- Must be a Ph.D holder in relevant field with at least Nine (9) years teaching experience at the University level plus 3 years as Senior Lecturer in the university
- Adequate background of research with sufficient number, (not less than 8) edited conference proceedings
- Postgraduate supervision at Ph.D and Master’s level
- Dissemination of knowledge through professional and academic activities.
The Person:
- Excellent verbal, and written communication skill;
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical and evaluating skill;
- Should not be older than Sixty (60) years by the time of appointment;
- Candidate must have exhibited in the past, considerable ability, competence, industry and moral integrity;
- Be free from any moral, social and financial embarrassment;
- Must be of good physical and mental health state.
Application Closing Date
26th March, 2025.
Senior Lecturer (Natural and Applied Science) at the Nigerian Army University, Biu
Job Title: Senior Lecturer (CONUASS 05)
Location: Biu Borno
Faculty: Natural and Applied Science
Departments: Biology, Chemistry, Electronics, Mathematics, Physics
Requirements
- Must be Ph.D holder in relevant field with at least 6 years teaching experience at the University level plus 3 years as Lecturer I in the University
- Candidate must have sufficient number (not less than 6) of scholarly publications in reputable journals and (not less than 5) edited conference proceedings
- Substantial evidence of potential for continuous research activities and academic leadership.
The Person:
- Excellent verbal, and written communication skill;
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical and evaluating skill;
- Should not be older than Sixty (60) years by the time of appointment;
- Candidate must have exhibited in the past, considerable ability, competence, industry and moral integrity;
- Be free from any moral, social and financial embarrassment;
- Must be of good physical and mental health state.
Application Closing Date
26th March, 2025.
Reader (Arts, Management and Social Sciences) at the Nigerian Army University, Biu
Job Title: Reader (CONUASS 06)
Location: Biu, Borno
Faculty: Arts, Management and Social Sciences
Departments: Languages, Management, Geography, Military History, Political Science, Sociology.
Requirements
- General academic leadership and the ability to mentor others
- Some administrative experience and proven integrity
- Favorable external assessment
- To be currently at a Senior Lecturer in the University
- Must be a Ph.D holder in relevant field with at least Nine (9) years teaching experience at the University level plus 3 years as Senior Lecturer in the university
- Adequate background of research with sufficient number, (not less than 8) edited conference proceedings
- Postgraduate supervision at Ph.D and Master’s level
- Dissemination of knowledge through professional and academic activities.
The Person:
- Excellent verbal, and written communication skill;
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical and evaluating skill;
- Should not be older than Sixty (60) years by the time of appointment;
- Candidate must have exhibited in the past, considerable ability, competence, industry and moral integrity;
- Be free from any moral, social and financial embarrassment;
- Must be of good physical and mental health state.
Application Closing Date
26th March, 2025.
Lecturer I (Engineering and Technology) at the Nigerian Army University, Biu
Job Title: Lecturer I (CONUASS 04)
Location: Biu, Borno
Faculty: Engineering and Technology
Departments: Civil Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Mechanical
Engineering
Requirements
- Applicant must be a holder of Ph.D in relevant field with at least 2 years as Lecturer II plus sufficient number, (5 at least) of scholarly publications in a reputable journals and 2 edit conference proceedings. Or;
- A holder of Master’s degree who have been a Lecturer II with at least 3 years University teaching experience and with at least 5 scholarly publications in a reputable Journal and 3 edited conference proceedings.
The Person:
- Excellent verbal, and written communication skill;
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical and evaluating skill;
- Should not be older than Sixty (60) years by the time of appointment;
- Candidate must have exhibited in the past, considerable ability, competence, industry and moral integrity;
- Be free from any moral, social and financial embarrassment;
- Must be of good physical and mental health state.
Application Closing Date
26th March, 2025.
Senior Lecturer (Computing) at the Nigerian Army University, Biu
Job Title: Senior Lecturer (CONUASS 05)
Location: Biu Borno
Faculty: Computing
Departments: Computer Science, Cyber Security, Information System, Information Technology, Software Engineering.
Requirements
- Must be Ph.D holder in relevant field with at least 6 years teaching experience at the University level plus 3 years as Lecturer I in the University
- Candidate must have sufficient number (not less than 6) of scholarly publications in reputable journals and (not less than 5) edited conference proceedings
- Substantial evidence of potential for continuous research activities and academic leadership.
The Person:
- Excellent verbal, and written communication skill;
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical and evaluating skill;
- Should not be older than Sixty (60) years by the time of appointment;
- Candidate must have exhibited in the past, considerable ability, competence, industry and moral integrity;
- Be free from any moral, social and financial embarrassment;
- Must be of good physical and mental health state.
Application Closing Date
26th March, 2025.
Professor (Arts, Management and Social Sciences) at the Nigerian Army University, Biu
Job Title: Professor (CONUASS 07)
Location: Biu, Borno
Faculty: Arts, Management and Social Sciences
Departments: Languages, Management, Geography, Military History, Political Science, Sociology.
Requirements
- Postgraduate supervision at Ph.D and Master’s level.
- Adequate capacity disseminates knowledge through professional and academic activities.
- Sound academic leadership and the ability to mentor others.
- Administrative skills, ability and experience spotless integrity.
- Favorable external assessment
- Candidate must be currently a Reader in a University or waiting external assessment for the position.
- Must be a Ph.D holder in relevant field with at least (12) years teaching experience at the University level plus 3 years at least as Reader.
- Continues productive research with the achievement for an acknowledge authority in area of specialization.
- Considerable background of research with sufficient number (not less than 15) of scholarly publications in reputable journals and (not less than 10) edited conference proceedings.
- Not less than 75% of maximum scored under research shall be in an applicant’s area of specialization.
The Person:
- Excellent verbal, and written communication skill;
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical and evaluating skill;
- Should not be older than Sixty (60) years by the time of appointment;
- Candidate must have exhibited in the past, considerable ability, competence, industry and moral integrity;
- Be free from any moral, social and financial embarrassment;
- Must be of good physical and mental health state.
Application Closing Date
26th March, 2025.
Professor (Natural and Applied Sciences) at the Nigerian Army University, Biu
Job Title: Professor (CONUASS 07)
Location: Biu, Borno
Faculty: Natural and Applied Sciences
Departments: Biology, Chemistry, Electronics, Mathematics, Physics.
Requirements
- Postgraduate supervision at Ph.D and Master’s level.
- Adequate capacity disseminates knowledge through professional and academic activities.
- Sound academic leadership and the ability to mentor others.
- Administrative skills, ability and experience spotless integrity.
- Favorable external assessment
- Candidate must be currently a Reader in a University or waiting external assessment for the position.
- Must be a Ph.D holder in relevant field with at least (12) years teaching experience at the University level plus 3 years at least as Reader.
- Continues productive research with the achievement for an acknowledge authority in area of specialization.
- Considerable background of research with sufficient number (not less than 15) of scholarly publications in reputable journals and (not less than 10) edited conference proceedings.
- Not less than 75% of maximum scored under research shall be in an applicant’s area of specialization.
The Person:
- Excellent verbal, and written communication skill;
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical and evaluating skill;
- Should not be older than Sixty (60) years by the time of appointment;
- Candidate must have exhibited in the past, considerable ability, competence, industry and moral integrity;
- Be free from any moral, social and financial embarrassment;
- Must be of good physical and mental health state.
Application Closing Date
26th March, 2025.
Senior Lecturer (Engineering and Technology) at the Nigerian Army University, Biu
Job Title: Senior Lecturer (CONUASS 05)
Location: Biu Borno
Faculty: Engineering and Technology
Departments: Civil Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
Requirements
- Must be Ph.D holder in relevant field with at least 6 years teaching experience at the University level plus 3 years as Lecturer I in the University
- Candidate must have sufficient number (not less than 6) of scholarly publications in reputable journals and (not less than 5) edited conference proceedings
- Substantial evidence of potential for continuous research activities and academic leadership.
The Person:
- Excellent verbal, and written communication skill;
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical and evaluating skill;
- Should not be older than Sixty (60) years by the time of appointment;
- Candidate must have exhibited in the past, considerable ability, competence, industry and moral integrity;
- Be free from any moral, social and financial embarrassment;
- Must be of good physical and mental health state.
Application Closing Date
26th March, 2025.
Professor (Natural and Applied Sciences) at the Nigerian Army University, Biu
Job Title: Professor (CONUASS 07)
Location: Biu, Borno
Faculty: Natural and Applied Sciences
Departments: Biology, Chemistry, Electronics, Mathematics, Physics.
Requirements
- Postgraduate supervision at Ph.D and Master’s level.
- Adequate capacity disseminates knowledge through professional and academic activities.
- Sound academic leadership and the ability to mentor others.
- Administrative skills, ability and experience spotless integrity.
- Favorable external assessment
- Candidate must be currently a Reader in a University or waiting external assessment for the position.
- Must be a Ph.D holder in relevant field with at least (12) years teaching experience at the University level plus 3 years at least as Reader.
- Continues productive research with the achievement for an acknowledge authority in area of specialization.
- Considerable background of research with sufficient number (not less than 15) of scholarly publications in reputable journals and (not less than 10) edited conference proceedings.
- Not less than 75% of maximum scored under research shall be in an applicant’s area of specialization.
The Person:
- Excellent verbal, and written communication skill;
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical and evaluating skill;
- Should not be older than Sixty (60) years by the time of appointment;
- Candidate must have exhibited in the past, considerable ability, competence, industry and moral integrity;
- Be free from any moral, social and financial embarrassment;
- Must be of good physical and mental health state.
Application Closing Date
26th March, 2025.
Senior Lecturer (Environmental Science) at the Nigerian Army University, Biu
Job Title: Senior Lecturer (CONUASS 05)
Location: Biu Borno
Faculty: Environmental Science
Departments: Building, Environmental Management, Estate Management, Survey and Geoinformatics, Urban & Regional Planning.
Requirements
- Must be Ph.D holder in relevant field with at least 6 years teaching experience at the University level plus 3 years as Lecturer I in the University
- Candidate must have sufficient number (not less than 6) of scholarly publications in reputable journals and (not less than 5) edited conference proceedings
- Substantial evidence of potential for continuous research activities and academic leadership.
The Person:
- Excellent verbal, and written communication skill;
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical and evaluating skill;
- Should not be older than Sixty (60) years by the time of appointment;
- Candidate must have exhibited in the past, considerable ability, competence, industry and moral integrity;
- Be free from any moral, social and financial embarrassment;
- Must be of good physical and mental health state.
Application Closing Date
26th March, 2025.
Professor (Computing) at the Nigerian Army University, Biu
Job Title: Professor (CONUASS 07)
Location: Biu, Borno
Faculty: Computing
Departments: Computer Science, Cyber Security, Information System, Information Technology, Software Engineering.
Requirements
- Postgraduate supervision at Ph.D and Master’s level.
- Adequate capacity disseminates knowledge through professional and academic activities.
- Sound academic leadership and the ability to mentor others.
- Administrative skills, ability and experience spotless integrity.
- Favorable external assessment
- Candidate must be currently a Reader in a University or waiting external assessment for the position.
- Must be a Ph.D holder in relevant field with at least (12) years teaching experience at the University level plus 3 years at least as Reader.
- Continues productive research with the achievement for an acknowledge authority in area of specialization.
- Considerable background of research with sufficient number (not less than 15) of scholarly publications in reputable journals and (not less than 10) edited conference proceedings.
- Not less than 75% of maximum scored under research shall be in an applicant’s area of specialization.
The Person:
- Excellent verbal, and written communication skill;
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical and evaluating skill;
- Should not be older than Sixty (60) years by the time of appointment;
- Candidate must have exhibited in the past, considerable ability, competence, industry and moral integrity;
- Be free from any moral, social and financial embarrassment;
- Must be of good physical and mental health state.
Application Closing Date
26th March, 2025.
Professor (Environmental Sciences) at the Nigerian Army University, Biu
Job Title: Professor (CONUASS 07)
Location: Biu, Borno
Faculty: Environmental Sciences
Departments: Building, Environmental Management, Estate Management, Survey and Geo-informatics, Urban & Regional Planning
Requirements
- Postgraduate supervision at Ph.D and Master’s level.
- Adequate capacity disseminates knowledge through professional and academic activities.
- Sound academic leadership and the ability to mentor others.
- Administrative skills, ability and experience spotless integrity.
- Favorable external assessment
- Candidate must be currently a Reader in a University or waiting external assessment for the position.
- Must be a Ph.D holder in relevant field with at least (12) years teaching experience at the University level plus 3 years at least as Reader.
- Continues productive research with the achievement for an acknowledge authority in area of specialization.
- Considerable background of research with sufficient number (not less than 15) of scholarly publications in reputable journals and (not less than 10) edited conference proceedings.
- Not less than 75% of maximum scored under research shall be in an applicant’s area of specialization.
The Person:
- Excellent verbal, and written communication skill;
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical and evaluating skill;
- Should not be older than Sixty (60) years by the time of appointment;
- Candidate must have exhibited in the past, considerable ability, competence, industry and moral integrity;
- Be free from any moral, social and financial embarrassment;
- Must be of good physical and mental health state.
Application Closing Date
26th March, 2025.
Professor (Engineering and Technology) at the Nigerian Army University, Biu
Job Title: Professor (CONUASS 07)
Location: Biu, Borno
Faculty: Engineering and Technology
Departments: Civil Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Requirements
- Postgraduate supervision at Ph.D and Master’s level.
- Adequate capacity disseminates knowledge through professional and academic activities.
- Sound academic leadership and the ability to mentor others.
- Administrative skills, ability and experience spotless integrity.
- Favorable external assessment
- Candidate must be currently a Reader in a University or waiting external assessment for the position.
- Must be a Ph.D holder in relevant field with at least (12) years teaching experience at the University level plus 3 years at least as Reader.
- Continues productive research with the achievement for an acknowledge authority in area of specialization.
- Considerable background of research with sufficient number (not less than 15) of scholarly publications in reputable journals and (not less than 10) edited conference proceedings.
- Not less than 75% of maximum scored under research shall be in an applicant’s area of specialization.
The Person:
- Excellent verbal, and written communication skill;
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical and evaluating skill;
- Should not be older than Sixty (60) years by the time of appointment;
- Candidate must have exhibited in the past, considerable ability, competence, industry and moral integrity;
- Be free from any moral, social and financial embarrassment;
- Must be of good physical and mental health state.
Application Closing Date
26th March, 2025.
How to Apply Nigerian Army University Biu Recruitment 2025/2026.
Interested and qualified candidates are required to submit thirty (30) sets of typed
Applications, photocopies of their Credentials, and CV. The CV must contain the following information:
- Full Name (in capital letters)
- Post Applied For
- Date of Birth
- Place of Birth
- State of Origin
- Local Government Area of Origin
- Nationality (for non-Nigerian)
- Permanent Home Address
- Current Postal Address
- Functional Email Address
- GSM Number
- Marital Status
- Number of Children with Names and Age
- Institutions attended with dates
- Qualifications with dates
- Professional qualifications with dates
- General and specific working experience, giving duration, posts held and salary
- Details of research work and publication
- Details of administrative experience and community service, with details of status and dates
- Present employment, rank, grade level & step, salary structure, and name and address of present employer.
- Any other relevant information, Names of address of three (3) referees one of whom must be your current H.O.D / Dean who shall send their reports directly to “Registrar” under confidential cover.
All Applications should be addressed and submitted to:
The Registrar,
Nigerian Army University Biu,
P.M.B. 1500, Biu,
Borno State.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
