Vice-Chancellor at the Edo State University, Uzairue

Edo State University Uzairue was established by the Edo State University of Science and Technology Uzairue Law (2014) and subsequently amended to Edo State University Uzairue Law (Amendment) Law No. 4. 2020. The University was accorded recognition by the National Universities Commission (NUC) on the 23rd of March, 2016, as the 41st State owned University and 142nd University in Nigeria.

The Edo State Government set up the University with a view to developing human capital through quality education thereby bringing meaningful development to the State. The Edo State University Uzairue is expected to propel social, economic, political, cultural, scientific and industrial growth in the State and Nigeria as a nation. The establishment of Edo State University Uzairue should solve the problem of lack of access to quality university education by the teeming Edo youths.

In accordance with the provisions of Section 3(1) of Edo State University Law 2020 as amended, the Governing Council of the Edo State University Uzairue invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below which will become vacant on the 29th November, 2023:

Job Title: Vice-Chancellor

Location: Uzairue, Edo
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

•  The Vice-Chancellor shall be the Chief Executive and Chief Academic Officer of the University and shall exercise general supervision over the University.
• He/she shall be Chairman of Senate, Congregation and member of Council.
• He/she shall be responsible to Council for the day to day management of the human, financial and material resources of the University.

Eligibility of the Candidate

• A candidate for the post of Vice Chancellor is expected to possess an earned Doctoral Degree from a recognized University and should have proven experience in the successful management of human and material resources in higher education or an equivalent environment.

Specifically, the candidate should have the following attributes:

• Be a highly distinguished academic of the rank of Professor of no less than 5 years standing in that rank, with a solid record of publications in highly rated journals;
• Should have occupied the position of Dean of a faculty, Director of an academic unit, Head of Department or other administrative position in a University
• Have the capacity to provide academic leadership;
• Be a scholar of outstanding national and international repute, with proficiency in Information Communication Technology (ICT) and considerable experience at top levels of University Administration;
• Be a person with a track record of teaching, research and community service;
• Have entrepreneurial and innovative abilities with the capacity to garner resources for the sustainable growth and development of the University;
• Have clear vision for the development of the University in the realization of its mission to focus on research, innovation and infrastructure development;
• Have the ability to foster regional and international partnerships, including securing opportunities with the local and international business communities for the achievement of the University's strategic goals;
• Have the ability to cultivate a strong academic culture that can foster the advancement of learning, research and innovation;
• Have a strong desire and willingness to work with a wide spectrum of people and have a commitment to encourage diversity and guard against discrimination in any form;
• Should be a person of sound mental and physical health; pleasant disposition; unassailable integrity; and strong moral character capable of inspiring and maintaining moral discipline among staff and students;
• Should not have a criminal record or a prior conviction for any financial crime.

Tenure
The successful candidate shall serve for a single term of Five (5) years.

Application Closing Date
24th October, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit a copy of their Curriculum Vitae (in PDF format) duly signed and dated. The Curriculum Vitae must include the following details:

• Candidate's Name in full
• Age
• Marital status
• Educational attainment
• Nationality
• Academic and professional achievements.
• Names and addresses of three (3) referees.

Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
And
Copies should also be sent to: registrar@edouniversity.edu.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Note

• Each referee must be contacted by the applicant to forward a confidential report on the candidate's character as well as academic and managerial competencies by filling and submitting a report via the link: https://edouniversity.edu.ng/referees . Referees should also submit signed electronic copies of their references in PDF format to: registrar@edouniversity.edu.ng .
• Applications should be accompanied by the candidate's Statement of Vision for the University in the next five years and beyond. The statement must not be longer than 1,000 words.
• In the case of candidates identified by the Search Committee, the applications shall conform to the requirements above, and in addition, the candidate shall present a Letter of Consent duly signed by him/her along with the application.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.