Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta (FUNAAB) Recruits Vice-Chancellor

Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position of Vice-Chancellor.

The position of Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), will be vacant with effect from 24th May, 2012. In this regard and in accordance with the Provisions of the Universities (Miscellaneous Provisions) Decree No. 11 of 1993 and the Amendment Decree No. 25 of 1996, the University wishes to commence the processes for the appointment of a Vice-Chancellor.

The University was established on 111 January, 1988 with the initial mandate and mission of improving agricultural education in a scientific and practical way; coupled with applied research and such extension services as would assist in achieving self-sufficiency in food production in the minimum time, while also catalyzing and sustaining rural development. The mandate has since expanded with the announcement by the Federal Government that specialized Universities should diversify and offer most courses for easier access of students to higher education.

The University, with a student population of close to 12,000 comprising undergraduate and graduate students and a total staff strength of about 2,000, has settled on its 10,000 hectares permanent site, situated along Alabata Road in Odeda Local Government Area ofOgun State. The University offers various courses in Agriculture, Life and Physical Sciences, Management Sciences, Environment, Engineering and Veterinary Medicine.
 
Job Title: Vice-Chancellor

Duties / Responsibilities
The Vice-Chancellor is the Chief Academic and Executive Officer of the University, Chairman of Senate and a member of Council.
 
He shall exercise general supervision over the University and shall have general responsibility to Council for maintaining and promoting the efficiency and good order of the University, and it shall be the duty of the Vice-Chancellor to see that the provisions of the Law, Statutes, Ordinances and Regulations of the University are observed and he may exercise such powers as may be necessary and expedient for that purpose.
 
Qualification
Interested candidates for the position of Vice-Chancellor, FUNAAB shall be expected to:
(i) be distinguished scholars who are professors with a PhD and an ability to provide excellent academic leadership;
(ii) be of the rank of Professor for not less than ten (10) years;
(Hi) be a successful scholar who is well rooted in the finest academic tradition;
(iv) have had a wide academic and administrative experience, and be capable of giving dynamic leadership;
(v)  should be able to engender both national and international respect, particularly in the academic world;
(vi) exhibit entrepreneurial drive, ability to attract funds and mobilize other resources for the development of the University;
(vii) have demonstrable ability to establish and maintain partnerships with local and international governmental and non-governmental agencies;
(viii)   possess the ability to sustain the existing harmony between staff ..'nd students, and between members of the University Community and the Host Community;
(x) be someone who appreciates and acts on merit and who will not give in to undue pressure;
(xi) be of sound mental and physical health;
(xii) be morally sound and of unassailable integrity;
(xiii) be prepared to demonstrate commitment to the University's objectives and philosophy; (xiv) be computer literate.

Terms and Conditions
The Vice-Chancellor shall hold office for a single term of five (5) years only on such terms and conditions as may be specified in the letter of appointment
The remuneration and other conditions of service are as applicable to the position of Vice-Chancellor in all Nigerian Federal Universities and as may be determined by the Government/Governing Council of the University as appropriate.

Method of Application
Applications are, therefore, invited from interested candidates who are requested to note and comply with the following conditions:
(i)Each application (40 copies), should be accompanied by 40 copies of the candidate's detailed Curriculum Vitae, duly signed and dated by the candidate. The Curriculum Vitae must contain the candidate's name in full, age, marital status, educational attainment, nationality, professional and academic achievements and other relevant information;
(ii)  Forty (40) copies of the candidate's vision (not more than 1,000 words) for the University in the 21st century;
( iii) in the case of candidates identified and nominated by others, the Curriculum Vitae must be accompanied by a letter of consent, duly signed by the candidate;
(iv) Candidates must have three referees who are to forward references on them directly to the Acting Registrar. Such referees should be able to attest to claims to high academic and managerial capability, as well as his/her moral uprightness.
(v)  all short-listed candidates shall be required to make themselves available for interaction with the Joint Senate and Council Selection Committee.

All applications should be submitted by Courier Service under confidential covers in sealed envelopes marked "VICE-CHANCELLOR, FUNAAB" to reach the Office of :

The Registrar,
Federal University of Agriculture,
Abeokuta, Alabata Road,
P.M.B. 2240, Abeokuta, Nigeria,
not later 30th March, 2012.