Vice Chancellor at Venite University

Venite University is a dynamic, fast-growing private institution licensed by the Federal Government of Nigeria on May 15, 2023. The University is committed to excellence in teaching, research, innovation, and character formation, producing graduates who are self-reliant, creative, and globally competitive.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below which shall soon be vacant:

Job Title: Vice Chancellor

Location: Iloro-Ekiti, Ekiti

The Position

• The Vice Chancellor is the Chief Executive and Academic Officer of the University and is responsible to the Governing Council for the day-to-day management, discipline, and overall development of the institution.

Requirements

• Hold a PhD from a recognised university.
• Have at least 15 years of post-doctoral experience, including 5 years as a Professor.
• Possess proven academic leadership, research excellence, and administrative competence.
• Demonstrate strong ICT knowledge and entrepreneurial capacity.
• Have experience in strategic planning, resource mobilisation, and institutional governance.
• Be of sound physical and mental health, and not more than 65 years at the time of assumption of duty.
• Exhibit the highest standards of integrity, discipline, and accountability.

Terms and Tenure

• The appointment is for a single term of five (5) years.
• Remuneration and other conditions of service are comparable to those obtainable in reputable private universities in Nigeria.

Application Closing Date
30th November, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit 10 copies of their Application Letter and detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV), 10 copies of their Vision Statement (max. 2,000 words), 10 photocopies of credentials and one recent passport photograph and 3 Referees’ reports attesting to the candidate’s competence, character, and leadership.

Hard Copies of their Applications should be submitted under confidential cover in sealed envelopes clearly marked at the top left-hand corner “Application for the Position of Vice Chancellor” and addressed to:
The Registrar and Secretary to Council,
Venite University, Iloro-Ekiti,
Km 2 Ayetoro Road Iloro-Ekiti,
Ekiti State.
And
Send Soft Copy of the application, Curriculum Vitae and credentials as attachments to:  registrar@veniteuniversity.edu.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Candidates are required to request three (3) referees to forward confidential references attesting to character, academic leadership, and professional competence directly to the Registrar, Venite University, Iloro-Ekiti, not later than 30th November, 2025.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.