Vice-Chancellor at the University of Cross River State

The University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) was established under Bill No. 9 of 2002 amended as Bill No. 6 of 2004, law No. 20 of 2008 and Law No 2 of 2020. The vision of the University is "to be a Centre of Excellence in Technology with highly qualified Staff and excellent Teaching and Research Facilities for production of Graduates that can compete with their peers anywhere in the world". Its mission is "to produce well-trained graduates and researchers equipped for active participation in socio- economic development"

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

Job Title: Vice-Chancellor

Location: Cross River

Responsibilities

• The Vice-Chancellor of University of Cross River State is the Chief Executive Officer and Academic Officer of the University, Chairman of Senate, Congregation, Convocation and Member of the Governing Council.

Among other functions: The Vice-Chancellor shall: 

• Advise the Council on any matter affecting the Policy, Finance and Administration of the University.
• Be responsible to the Council for maintaining the efficiency and good order of the University and for ensuring discipline for the proper enforcement of the ordinances and regulations.
• Regulate admissions of students, subject to guidelines and procedures approved by Senate.
• Undertake any other duties that will promote the growth and development of the University in a conducive atmosphere.

Requirements
The Candidate for the post of Vice Chancellor of UNICROSS should possess the following:

• The Candidate should be a full Professor of not less than seven (7) years at that rank in a recognized University, with the ability to provide academic and administrative leadership in the University.
• The Professor should have extensive international repute and linkage
• Should be one with high scholastic and academic credential who must have outstanding accomplishments in academic and public life in general.
• Should be one who is likely to command the respect and loyalty of Members of Staff, Students and Community Neighbours of the University.
• Must have a minimum of twenty-five (25) scholarly publications in reputable journals as at the time of appointment as a Professor.
• Candidates must be below sixty-five (65) years of age on assumption of duty.

Salary and Conditions of Service

• The Salary and Conditions of Service are as applicable to the post of Vice-Chancellor in Nigerian Universities and as determined by Government from time to time.
• The Vice-Chancellor shall be appointed for a five year single term of office.

Application Closing Date
3rd June, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit twenty (20) copies of their Applications and detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) highlighting among others, the following:

• Full Names
• Date and Place of Birth
• Contact Address with E-mail Address and Telephone Numbers
• Marital Status, Number and Ages of Children
• Academic Qualifications (Degrees with Classes) copies of credentials to be enclosed.
• Teaching, Research, Administrative and Management Experience
• Membership of Academic and Professional Bodies Publications
• Publications
• A Statement of Applicant's own Vision for the University of Cross River State.
• Names and addresses of three Referees who should be able to attest to the Candidate's academic and managerial abilities as well as his / her moral character and uprightness.

All Applications are to be forwarded by hand or courier service under confidential cover in sealed envelopes to:
The Registrar and Secretary to Council,
University of Cross River State (UNICROSS),
Cross River State.

Note

• Candidates should request their Referees to forward references directly to the Registrar, University of Cross River State.
• Candidates must be below sixty-five (65) years of age on assumption of duty and only those shortlisted will be invited for interview.