Vice Chancellor at Federal University, Otuoke (FUO)

The Federal University Otuoke (FUO) is one of the Federal Universities established by the Federal Government of Nigeria in February 2011 in cognisance of the need to bridge the great divide between the educationally advantaged and disadvantaged sections of the country, especially areas where universities were lacking.  Cited in the serene and secure Otuoke Community, at the heart of the oil-rich Niger-Delta region of Bayelsa State, the University which is 21 kilometres south of the state capital Yenagoa, occupies an expanse of 200 hectares (494 acres).

Our Mission is the generation, dissemination, preservation, and application of knowledge. The vision of the Federal University, Otuoke (FUO) is to gain and maintain a reputation as a world-class university that challenges all its students to achieve the highest levels of intellectual and personal growth, to promote sustainable development, as well as contribute purposeful and ethical service to the nation and Mankind. We intend to achieve this through our core values captured as FUO L-I-K-E-S: Learning, Integrity, Knowledge, Excellence, Service and Scholarship.

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

Job Title: Vice Chancellor

Location: Otuoke, Bayelsa

Background

• The post of the Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University Otuoke, Nigeria, will become vacant soon.
• In accordance with the provisions of the Federal University Otuoke (Establishment) Act 2015; Universities (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 1993, (Amendment) Act 2003 and Act 2012, the Governing Council of the Federal University Otuoke wishes to commence the process of filling the vacancy. Interested candidates are requested to note the following information about the post.

The Job

• The Vice-Chancellor is the Chief Executive and Academic Officer of the University, Chairman of the Senate and Member of the Governing Council of the University among others.

Consequently, the Vice-Chancellor is required to:

• Be competent at all times to advise the Council on any matter affecting the policy, finances, and administration of the University.
• Be generally responsible to the Council for maintaining the efficiency and good order of the University and for ensuring the proper enforcement of Statutes, Ordinances and Regulations;
• Be responsible for discipline in the University, and regulate the admission of students in accordance with the guidelines and procedures approved by the Senate of the University.

The Candidate

• The Candidate for the post of Vice- Chancellor is required to possess a good University Degree including a Ph.D Degree with professional fellowship and should be a proven manager of human and material resources.

Specifically, the candidate shall be expected to:

• Be a highly distinguished scholar of the rank of Professor, with a minimum of six (6) years experience on that level and demonstrate ability to provide academic and administrative leadership.
• Be a person of proven integrity; Command the respect of the national and international academic communities through his/her track record.
• Be a person who is Information and Communication Technology (ICT) proficient, committed to the mainstreaming of ICT into University wide programmes and activities.
• Strengthen the bridges between staff, students and other members of the University community.
• Have a good understanding of the vision and mission of the university in its pursuit of academic excellence.
• Enjoy excellent physical and mental health.
• Be not more than 65 years as at the date of possible assumption of duty.

Terms and Conditions of Service

• The Vice Chancellor shall hold office for a single term of five (5) years only 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 all Federal Universities in Nigeria and as may be determined from time to time by the Government/Governing Council as appropriate.

Application Closing Date
21st November, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates are requested to submit 25 (twenty-five) copies of their statement of Vision for the University in the Twenty-First Century (maximum of 500 words) and be accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae duly signed and dated, giving the following details in Strict Order:

• Full Name with Surname first
• Basic biodata
• Brief on Educational / Professional Attainment (not exceeding 400 words)
• Key high-level Academic Appointments with stated achievements
• Postgraduate supervisions completed
• External postgraduate for scholarly publications
• State / National / Public / Community Services undertaken.

All applications together with the names and addresses of three (3) referees, Degrees, NYSC certificate or exemption, and all claimed certificates should be submitted in a sealed envelope(s) marked at the top left-hand corner with the position, e.g "Post of Vice-Chancellor" under confidential cover and addressed to:
The Registrar and Secretary to Council,
Federal University Otuoke,
Bayelsa State,
Nigeria.

Note: In the case of candidates identified by the search team, the application shall conform to the requirements above, in addition to a letter of consent duly signed by the candidate.