As of November 12, 2026, the Federal University Dutse (FUD) careers portal at careers.fud.edu.ng lists 11 vacancies, each marked Open: seven academic ranks from Graduate Assistant to Professor, and four non-academic posts in laboratory, optical and imaging work.
The portal does not show a closing date, a vacancy count, a salary figure or an application fee for any post, so those items are marked as not stated below.
What it does publish is the minimum qualification for each post and, for most academic ranks, the publication and experience threshold.
This guide sets those requirements out post by post, explains the portal route, and flags the places where the portal’s own text is inconsistent.
FUD Academic Ranks: Requirements From Graduate Assistant to Professor
The table follows the FUD careers portal. Details are as of November 12, 2026.
| Rank | Minimum qualification | Publications | Experience |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate Assistant | First Degree with First Class Honours | Not stated. | Not stated in the official notice as of November 12, 2026. |
| Assistant Lecturer | Master’s degree, or allied medical degrees plus internship and a recognised professional certificate | Not stated. | Not stated in the official notice as of November 12, 2026. |
| Lecturer II | PhD, or a Master’s degree with relevant experience and professional certifications, or an MBBS degree with full professional registration | Not stated. | Relevant experience for the Master’s route; length not stated in the official notice as of November 12, 2026. |
| Lecturer I | PhD, or a Master’s degree, or an MBBS degree with a postgraduate fellowship | At least 5 for the PhD route; 7 for the Master’s route | 3 years post-qualification for the PhD route; 5 years cognate experience for the Master’s route |
| Senior Lecturer | PhD or its equivalent | 10, with the candidate as lead author in at least 5 | 6 years of relevant experience |
| Associate Professor | PhD or its equivalent | 15, with the candidate as lead author in at least 6 | 7 years cognate experience |
| Professor | PhD or its equivalent | At least 20, with the candidate as lead author in at least 10 | 10 years in the portal description and 12 years in its requirements list; confirm the figure on the portal before applying |
Degree-class rule for FUD academic posts above Graduate Assistant
The portal states that every academic position other than Graduate Assistant requires a minimum of a Second Class Lower first degree, in addition to the postgraduate degree or degrees. It also states that “PhD or its equivalent” means a medical postgraduate fellowship such as FWCP or FMCP.
FUD Non-Academic Posts: Laboratory, Optical and Imaging Roles
Every one of these four posts calls for a valid professional licence in its description.
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| Post | Minimum qualification | Professional licence |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Laboratory Scientists/Technicians | Good degree in Medical Laboratory Science, or a diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology | Valid licence required |
| Science Laboratory Technologist | Good degree or HND in Science Laboratory Technology | Valid licence required |
| Opticians | Diploma (ND or HND); the field is described only as “relevant qualifications” | Valid licence required |
| X-ray Technicians/Medical Imaging Technologist | HND or ND from a recognised institution | Valid licence required |
The requirements list on the Medical Laboratory, Science Laboratory Technologist and Opticians pages repeats one shared line (a degree, HND or diploma in Medical Laboratory Science and Science Laboratory Technology).
How to Apply on the FUD Careers Portal
Status OPEN as of November 12, 2026. The closing date is not stated on the portal.
- Open the official portal at careers.fud.edu.ng and use the category filter to view Academic or Non Academic posts.
- Open the post that matches your qualification and read its description and requirements.
- Create an account with the portal’s Register page, or use Login if you already have one.
- Use the Login to Apply link on the post’s page to submit your application. The portal states that it lets applicants submit applications and track their status.
Documents to upload, and the form fields the application asks for: Not stated in the official notice as of November 12, 2026.
What the FUD Portal Does Not State
- Closing date for any post: Not stated in the official notice.
- Number of vacancies per post: Not stated in the official notice.
- Faculty or department for each academic post: Not stated in the official notice.
- Salary or grade level: No verified figure available.
- Selection stages after submission (screening, interview or tests): Not stated in the official notice.
Federal University Dutse Recruitment FAQ
How many posts are open at Federal University Dutse?
As of November 12, 2026, the FUD careers portal lists 11 posts marked Open: seven academic and four non-academic.
What is the closing date?
Not stated in the official notice as of November 12, 2026. Check the portal before you apply.
Is there an application fee?
Not stated in the official notice as of November 12, 2026.
What degree class do I need for an academic post?
Graduate Assistant requires a First Class first degree. Every other academic rank requires at least a Second Class Lower first degree plus the postgraduate qualification listed for the rank (as of November 12, 2026).
Which non-academic posts are listed?
Medical Laboratory Scientists/Technicians, Science Laboratory Technologist, Opticians, and X-ray Technicians/Medical Imaging Technologist (as of November 12, 2026).
What is the salary?
No verified figure available.
