REPUBLIC OF CAMEROON
Peace Work – Fatherland
UNIVERSITY OF YAOUNDE I
RECTOR’S OFFICE
P.O. Box 337 Yaoundé – Tel/Fax: 222 22 13 20
REPUBLIC OF CAMEROON Peace Work – Fatherland
UNIVERSITY OF YAOUNDE I
RECTOR’S OFFICE
36–4795/UYI/CAB/R_du_
COMMUNIQUE No. 0 8 JUNE 2026
Call for applications for the recruitment of twenty-seven (27) Permanent Teachers at the University of Yaoundé I
In accordance with the instructions of the Minister of State, Minister of Higher Education, contained in his correspondence No. 2600000067/MINESUP/SG/DDES/CEPE of June 1, 2026,
the Rector of the University of Yaoundé I hereby informs the public that, within the framework of standard staff replacements, twenty-seven (27) positions are open for the recruitment of permanent teaching staff in the institutions of said University, for the 2026 academic year.
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DISTRIBUTION OF POSITIONS
a) FACULTY OF ARTS, LETTERS AND HUMANITIES (8 positions)
DEPARTMENTS NUMBER OF POSITIONS SPECIALTIES
English 01 English Language/Sociolinguistics British Literature Drama/Prose
French 01 Written Literature – French Language
History 01 History of International Relations
Military History
History of Civilizations Religions and
Egyptology
History Economics
Geography 01 Urban and Rural Dynamics
Philosophy 01 African Philosophy
Ethics and Political Philosophy
Ontology and Metaphysics
Aesthetics and Philosophy of Art
Sociology 01 Sociology of Youth
Political Sociology
Language Sciences 01 Stylistics and Linguistics – Semiotics
Tourism and Hospitality 01 Management of Tourist Establishments
b) FACULTY OF SCIENCES (08 positions)
DEPARTMENTS NUMBER OF POSITIONS SPECIALTIES
Biochemistry 01 Phytobiochemistry
Animal Biology and Physiology 01 Reproductive Endocrinology Plant
Biology and Physiology 01 Cryptogamy-Microbiology
Genetics and Plant Breeding
Inorganic Chemistry 01 Theoretical and Computational Chemistry/Physics
Macromolecular Chemistry
Chemical Engineering and Bioprocesses
Computer Science 01 Artificial Intelligence
Computer Security
Mathematics 01 Analysis and Optimization –
Physical Algebra 01
Earth Sciences 01
Atomic, Molecular and Biophysical Physics and Applied Mechanics;
Quantum Optics/Laser;
Nuclear Physics, and Dosimetry and Radiation Protection and Geophysics Metallogeny
Geology Applied to Volcanology Geotechnical and Hydrotechnical Engineering
Sedimentology and Environmental Geochemistry
c) FACULTY OF MEDICINE AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES (03 positions)
DEPARTMENTS NUMBER OF POSITIONS – SPECIALTIES
Implantology, Periodontology, Prosthodontics 01 – Periodontology, Prosthodontics
Public Health 01 Biostatistics
Occupational Medicine
Nursing
Health Promotion
Surgery 01 Urology and Andrology
Cardiac Surgery
d) FACULTY OF EDUCATIONAL SCIENCES (2 positions)
NUMBER OF POSITIONS SPECIALTIES DEPARTMENTS
Curriculum and Evaluation 01
Educational Administration and Legislation
Cultural Studies
Assessment Specialist
Educational Management
Didactics of Disciplines 01 Didactics of Disciplines
e) NATIONAL HIGHER POLYTECHNIC SCHOOL OF YAOUNDÉ (3 positions)
DEPARTMENTS NUMBER OF POSITIONS – SPECIALTIES
Computer Engineering 01 Digital Arts, Digital Humanities
Electrical Engineering 01 Electrical Engineering and Electrotechnics
Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management High-Tech 01 – Entrepreneurship in Technologies Creation of Innovative Businesses Innovation Management
and Digital Transformation
f) HIGHER TEACHER TRAINING COLLEGE OF YAOUNDÉ (2 positions)
DEPARTMENTS NUMBER OF POSITIONS
Cameroonian Languages and Cultures 01 Cultural Anthropology
Cameroonian Languages and Linguistics
Philosophy 01 Epistemology and Philosophy of Science/Logic
Moral and Political Philosophy
g) IUT-BOIS OF MBALMAYO (01 position)
DEPARTMENT – NUMBER OF POSITIONS – SPECIALTIES
Wood Engineering 01 Wood Industry
Forest Ecology
II- JOB PROFILE
– Be of Cameroonian nationality;
– Hold a Doctorate/Ph.D in an open specialty;
– Demonstrate pedagogical experience;
– To be able to initiate or participate in the design and implementation of research projects developed at the University of Yaoundé I.
III- APPLICATION FILE COMPOSITION
Application files must include the following documents:
1. A stamped application dated less than three (03) months prior, addressed to the Rector of the University of Yaoundé I;
2. One (01) certified copy of the Birth Certificate dated less than three (03) months prior;
3. One (01) detailed and signed Curriculum Vitae;
4. Certified copies of all diplomas obtained from the Baccalaureate or GCE A-Level onwards;
5. A copy of the Doctoral/Ph.D. thesis;
6. Copies of articles or offprints of publications, if applicable;
7. A medical certificate dated less than three (03) months and issued by a doctor practicing in a public hospital:
8. Four (04) 4×4 passport photos (in color):
9. One (01) copy of the National Identity Card or the valid receipt;
10. One (01) certificate of service as a permanent lecturer at the University of Origin, duly signed by a competent authority, for candidates for the ranks of Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, and Full Professor;
11. An extract from criminal record certificate no. 3 dated three (03) months prior;
12. A certificate of nationality and/or, for candidates residing abroad, photocopies of the passport and residence permit certified by the Cameroonian consular services;
13. Any
document justifying
teaching experience (teaching hours, pedagogy seminars, research laboratories, learned societies);
14. For candidates requesting a change of position: 14.1-A certificate of actual attendance duly signed by a competent authority;
14.2-Prior authorization from the relevant Minister or the head of the relevant administration;
15. For candidates with disabilities:
A copy of the disability card;
16. For candidates residing abroad:
A sworn statement attesting to the candidate’s actual availability;
17. A sworn statement attesting to the authenticity of the
documents submitted, (ii) the absence of any situation that could give rise
to double salary status.
IV- SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS
Candidates must submit their applications to only one institution at a time.
Candidates residing in Cameroon must submit their complete applications no later than July 10, 2026, without exception, to the Directorate of Academic Affairs and Cooperation (DAAC) of the University of Yaoundé I, and those residing abroad must submit their applications to Diplomatic Missions and Consular Posts no later than July 10, 2026, without exception.
Copies:
MINETAT/MINESUP (ATCR); CAB-R:
Heads of Institutions;
Heads of Departments:
Chrono/Archives.
THE RECTOR OF THE UNIVERSITY OF YAOUNDE I
Prof. Remy Magloire ETOUA
