This study investigated the factors associated with stress among academic
staff in a Nigerian university. Also, it ascertains if there is significant difference
between stress and selected socio-dynamic variables of academics staff. Data was
collected from 313 randomly selected academic staff from a research population of
1442. Data was analysed using both descriptive and inferential statistics. Findings
revealed that all tested variables: academic workload, student-related issues, research
and career development, interpersonal relationship and administrative-related issues
were significantly associated with stress among academic staff. The results also showed
that there is no significant difference in the level of stress among academic staff with
respect to gender, age, teaching experience and academic rank. However, signifi cant
difference was observed in the level of stress among academic staff with respect to
marital status. The study recommended among others that the university authority
should establish an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to provide professional
services and assistance to academic staff suffering stress-related problems.