Vice-Chancellor at Phoenix University, Agwada

Phoenix University, Agwada is a renowned institution of higher education located in Agwada town, Nasarawa state Nigeria. As an esteemed university, we are dedicated to providing quality education and preparing students for success in their chosen fields. The University seeks to be a leading centre of excellence renowned and respected for the generation, dissemination, application and advancement of knowledge and committed to character development in the service of humanity.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Vice-Chancellor

Location: Agwada, Nasarawa
Employment Type: Full time

The Position

• The Vice-Chancellor shall hold office for a single term of five (5) years and upon such terms as shall, subject to the Law and the Statutes of the University, be determined by the Governing Council.
• The Vice-Chancellor is the Chief Executive and Academic Head of the University. He/she is the Chairman of the Senate, and Congregation, and an ex-officio member of the Governing Council.

The Person
The ideal candidate for the post of the Vice-Chancellor, Phoenix University, Agwada should possess a good University education with track records of management of human and material resources. In addition:

• Promote research, teaching and high standard of academic excellence
• Be responsible to Council for the maintenance of peace, law and order in the University;
• Be competent at all times to advise the Council on all matters affecting the policy, finance and administration of the University;
• Regulate the admission of students, subject to the guidelines and procedures approved by the Senate and other statutory bodies;
• Be responsible for staff and student discipline and welfare in the University.
• Be responsible for the daily administrative control of the University.

General Requirements and Qualifications

• Applicants for the Vice-Chancellor position must be distinguished Professors with outstanding academic and administrative records.
• He/she must be a proven manager of human and material resources.
• Specifically, the candidate must possess a Ph.D. Degree from a recognized University in one of the programmes taught in the University and be a Full Professor of Seven (7) to Ten (10) years standing with the ability to provide academic and administrative leadership for the University;
• Must have held sufficient academic and administrative positions in the university to prepare him/her for the position of Vice- Chancellor;
• Possess substantial publications in reputable national and international journals and must have delivered the Professorial Inaugural Lecture;
• Should have a good understanding of the Vision, Mission and Core Values of the University
• Be able to attract research grants and complementary funds from local and international agencies, and further uplift the academic stature of the University;
• Possess personal integrity in the management of funds and be able to deploy financial resources as appropriate in the context of the University's strategic plan;
• Demonstrate interpersonal and team-building skills and Possess the ability to build bridges between staff, students, and other members of the university community and stakeholders;
• Have a demonstrable ability to establish and maintain partnerships with local, national, international, governmental and non- governmental agencies and organisations;
• Be an individual who, judging from his/her track record, is likely to command respect, as well the loyalty of members of Staff, Students and the University Community;
• Be able to demonstrate the ability to attract, motivate, and retain highly skilled and talented staff in all categories of staff (teaching and non-teaching);
• Be able to exhibit entrepreneurial drive and ability to attract extra-statutory funds and mobilize other resources for the development of the University;
• Have excellent written and spoken communication skills; should be in a position to ensure the enforcement of the University laws and regulations;
• Be Information and Communication Technology (ICT) proficient and be committed to the development of ICT in the University programmes and services;
• Must be of excellent physical and mental health;
• Must not be more than 65 years of age by September 30, 2023.

Conditions of Service

• The conditions of service are as obtainable in Nigerian private Universities and as approved by Phoenix University Governing Council.

Salary
Based on the Phoenix University Consolidated Teaching Salary Scale - PUACASS.

Application Closing Date
31st August, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications, Curriculum Vitae, Statement of Vision and Certificates obtained to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

The Curriculum Vitae should be in the following format:

• Full name (Surname first in capital letters)
• Place and Date of Birth
• Nationality
• State of Origin and Local Government Area
• Permanent Home Address
• Present Postal Address / GSM Number / E-mail Address
• Marital Status
• Number and Ages of Children (if any)
• Educational Institution Attended with Dates
• Academic and Professional Qualifications obtained with date (enclose photocopies of certificates)
• Work Experience including full details of former and present post(s) including community service where applicable
• List of Publications where applicable
• Extra-Curricular activities
• Position applied for
• Names and addresses of three (3) referees
• NYSC certificate / Discharge or Exemption certificate
• Any other relevant information.

Note

• Applicants should request their three (3) referees to send reports on them under separate confidential cover directly to "The Registrar" via: [email protected]
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.