Vice-Chancellor at Peter University

Peter University, Achina/Onneh is a Federal Government approved private university located between Achina and Onneh towns in Aguata and Orumba South Local Government Areas of Anambra State. The university places emphasis on both academic and character formation of its students.

The university shall commence academic activities in the 2022/2023 academic session. Imperatively therefore, the Governing Council of the university is recruiting suitable and qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Vice-Chancellor

Location: Achina-Onneh, Anambra

Job Description

• The Vice-Chancellor is the Chief Executive Officer of the university responsible to the Governing Council for the organization and conduct of the business of the university.
• He/She serves as the nerve-centre of the activities of the university in areas of academic, administration and external relations.
• He/She is also the Chief Accounting Officer of the university and should have deep understanding of the terrain, the operations and challenges of running a 21st century university in Nigeria.

Qualifications and Experience

• The candidate for the post of Vice-Chancellor shall be a distinguished scholar of the rank of a Professor with minimum of 15 years of teaching and research experience in the university system.
• Have a good track record and experience in university administration with proven evidence of academic leadership, shall show evidence of international exposure.
• Be knowledgeable in ICT to drive a dynamic university, be a strategic thinker, have excellent physical and mental health.
• Be capable of coordinating and inspiring other principal officers and colleagues, and be of impeccable character.

Tenure

• The Vice-Chancellor shall hold office for a single tenure of five (5) years or may be appointed on acting capacity on such terms and conditions as may be specified in the Letter of Appointment by the Governing Council of the university.

Remuneration and Benefit
Very attractive.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit fifteen (15) copies of Application and Curriculum Vitae (CV) with three (3) referee Letters, a Medical Report, all relevant credentials and supporting evidence (all in a sealed envelope, marked at the top left-hand corner of the envelope the Position being applied for) either by hand or post to:
The Acting Registrar,
Peter University,  Achina-Onneh,
P.O.Box 166, Achina Aguata LGA,
Anambra State.