Vice-Chancellor at the University of Delta, Agbor

The University of Delta Agbor was established by virtue of the University of Delta (Establishment) Law 2021 with a Vision to be an institution of excellence geared towards producing competent graduates capable of meeting the challenges of National development. Our Mission is to produce well motivated, skillful graduates that are capable of exhibiting appreciable expertise in proffering solutions for the workplace of tomorrow.

The Governing Council of University of Delta, Agbor, announces that the position of Vice-Chancellor of the University will become vacant and hereby invites interested, qualified and distinguished academics to fill the position below:

Job Title: Vice-Chancellor

Location: Agbor, Delta
Employment Type: Contract
Duration: 5 Years

The Job

• The Vice-Chancellor is the Chief Executive and Academic Officer of the University, ex-officio Chairman of the Senate and member of the Governing Council of the University.
• Among other functions, the Vice Chancellor shall:
  • Be competent at all times to advise the Council on any matter affecting the policy, finance 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 Laws and Regulations.
  • Ensure sound academic policies of the University.
  • Be responsible for general discipline in the University.
  • Regulate the admission of the students in accordance with the approved guidelines and procedures.

Qualifications and Experience

• The candidate to be appointed as Vice-Chancellor of University of Delta, Agbor:
  • Must possess a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Degree in a discipline relevant to the courses and programmes of the University.
  • Shall be a person not below the rank of Professor of not less than five (5) years standing, and with cognate experience in University Administration and Management.
  • Experience in university teaching and administration of not less than fifteen (15) years
  • Must show evidence of academic leadership and sound scholarship by way of research, publications and mentoring of students and fellow staff.
  • Should be one with unblemished character and personality; morally sound and free from disciplinary and financial embarrassment.
  • Should be well exposed and versatile in international relations, and with a profile to command national and international respect. 
  • Should be conversant with University business, particularly with records that could guarantee academic standards and discipline.
  • Must show evidence of understanding of the academic, national and international objectives of universities.
  • Must be of good health and shall show evidence of it at interview, if shortlisted.
  • Should be well versed in ICT, with digital skills.
  • Should be able to inspire and sustain harmonious working relationships among the administration, staff and students.
  • Should not be above sixty-five (65) years at the time of assumption of office as Vice-Chancellor.

Tenure

• The Vice-Chancellor shall hold office for one non-renewable term of five (5) years only.

Conditions Of Service

• The successful candidate shall hold office on such terms and conditions as are applicable to the post of a Vice-Chancellor in the Nigerian Universities.

Application Closing Date
30th January, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit twenty-five (25) copies of their applications together with equivalent number of the curriculum vitae all duly signed and dated highlighting, among others, the following: 

• Full Names with surname underlined.
• Date and place of birth.
• Marital Status, number and ages of Children.
• Educational Institutions attended and Academic qualifications obtained with dates.
• Working experience, giving details of positions held, special awards/appointments etc.
• Membership of scholarly organizations and/or professional bodies.
• Lists of books and academic publications (in standard format).
• Previous employer(s) and post(s) held with dates.
• Present Employment including status and salary.
• A statement of the candidate's own Vision for the University in the 21st Century of not more than 1000 words (30 copies).
• Extracurricular activities and interests.
• Professional and Academic achievements.
• Each candidate must have three (3) referees who should be requested by the applicants to forward their referee's reports directly to the Registrar under confidential cover. Such referees should be in a position to attest to the candidate's claim to high academic standard, managerial capability and moral uprightness. 

All applicantions are to be submitted under confidential cover with the envelop sealed and marked "Post of Vice-Chancellor, University of Delta, Agbor" to reach:
The Registrar,
University of Delta,
P.M.B. 2090, Agbor,
Delta State, Nigeria.