Vice - Chancellor at University of Lagos, Nigeria

University of Lagos, Nigeria
Appointment of Vice - Chancellor
Pursuant to the provisions of the Universities (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act No. 11 of 1993 as amended by Decree No. 25, 1996 and further amended in 2003 and 2012 respectively and other agreements as contained in the 2009 FGN Staff Union Agreement, the Governing Council of the University of Lagos hereby notifies the Academic Continuity and general public both within and outside Nigeria that the Council has commenced the process of the appointment of a Vice Chancellor. Applications are hereby invited from interested and suitably qualified candidates for the position.

The Institution
The University was established in 1962 by aim Act of Parliament of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as contained in Section U9 of the Laws of the Federation (LFN) 2004 to encourage the advancement of learning. Located in the urban and commercial city of Lagos. The University caters for both full time and part-time students. The University has an overall population of 44,279 students (regular and part-time) including the Distance Learning Institution and total staff strength of 4,561. It is located on three Campuses.

The Post
For the vacant post, the University seeks candidates with vision, proven academic distinction, managerial ability, integrity and transparency in private and public life. The right candidate should also have ability to develop linkages with the external communities to meet the emerging needs of the University, command respect and engender cooperation and loyalty of staff and students of the University and its alumni.

Schedule of Duties
The Vice - Chancellor shall:

The Eligible Candidate
An eligible candidate for the post of Vice-Chancellor, University of Lagos must be:

Terms and Conditions  of Service Applicable to the Post
The successful candidate shall hold office as Vice - Chancellor for a single term of five (5) years only from November 12, 2012 (date of resumption) 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 post of Vice chancellor in Federal Universities and as may he determined from time to time by the Govemnent/Governing Council as appropriate.

Application Closing Date
19th October, 2012

Method of Application
Candidates should apply by submitting forty (40) copies of their detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV)/Resume providing information as detailed hereunder.
The References should be submitted separately to the Registrar and Secretary to Council with the post being applied for indicated on the envelope.
In the case of candidates nominated by the Search Team, the Curriculum Vitae complying with the same details as set out above must be accompanied by a letter of consent duly signed by the candidate.

All candidates must formally apply for the post irrespective of the process by which their interest was obtained.
All applications are to be submitted under confidential cover with time envelope marked “POST of Vice- Chancellor, UNILAG” addressed to:
The Registrar and Secretary to Council,
5th Floor, Senate House,
University of Lagos,
Lagos, Nigeria.

Electronic Submission
The submission of the hard copy should be accompanied by full electronic submission of the application and accompanying materials to be mailed as attachment in PDF or  MS word format to registrar@unilag.edu.ng, the subject line should read, “Application for the Post of Vice-Chancellor”. Referees should be similarly encouraged to submit signed electronic copies of their references in PDF format to the same address.

Interaction
Short-listed candidates will be required to make themselves available for interaction with the Joint Council and Senate Selection Board.