Vice Chancellor at Bells University of Technology

Bells University of Technology, Ota, is the first Private University of Technology in Nigeria. Licensed by the National Universities Commission (NUC) in July, 2005, the University, otherwise known as BellsTech, commenced academic activities the same year and recently celebrated its 20th anniversary and seventeenth convocation ceremonies on 1 November, 2025. This has been possible through the operation of stable academic calendars since inception.

The Vision of the University is "to be a world-renowned University that is committed to the development and transformation of society through environment-friendly technology and other innovations". Its mission is "to discover, disseminate and apply the knowledge of science and engineering for human well-being and the development of society".

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

Job Title: Vice Chancellor

Location: Ota, Ogun

Description

• Academic head of the University, the Chairman of the University Senate and a member of the Governing Council.
• He/She shall be the Chief exponent of the educational mission of the university and his/her office shall serve as the nerve centre of activities in areas of protocol, external relations and coordination of various internal organs.
• The Vice-Chancellor sees to the day-to-day administration of the University and ensures that the goals of the University are met.
• He/She is responsible to the Governing Council for the management of the human, financial and material resources of the University.
• The Vice-Chancellor shall exercise general superintendence over the University and be responsible to the Governing Council for maintaining and promoting the efficiency and good order of the University.
• It is the duty of the Vice-Chancellor to see that the provisions of the law, the Statutes, the Ordinances and the Regulations of the University are observed and adhered to, and he/she shall exercise such powers as may be necessary or expedient for that purpose.

Requirements
The candidate for the post of Vice-Chancellor must:

• Be a distinguished and acclaimed scholar of the rank of a Professor of very high repute with academic qualifications, including possession of a Ph.D and publications that are of both national and international standard
• Be a Professor within a field of specialisation relevant to the academic programmes under the mandate of the University, and must have a minimum of twenty (20) years of academic or cognate experience, at least ten (10) of which must be as a Professor
• Be not more than sixty (60) years of age by 1 August 2026, when the position is scheduled to be assumed
• Possess the ability to provide cutting-edge and dynamic academic and administrative leadership for the University
• Have a good grasp of ICT skills
• Have a clear vision and a feasible plan for the development of the University, in line with the mission and vision of the University. vii. Possess the ability to attract research funds, gifts and endowments to the University and strengthen national and international linkages
• Have the wherewithal to ensure harmony in the University community and peaceful co-existence with the host communities
• Be a person of probity, integrity, courage and competent at all times to advise the University Governing Council on matters affecting the academic programmes and projects. finances and administration of the University, and
• Enjoy excellent physical and mental health.

Conditions of Service

• The Vice-Chancellor shall hold the office for a term of five (5) years in the first instance, renewable, based on performance assessment, for a final term of five years and no more, 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 a Vice-Chancellor in BellsTech and as may be determined by the Board of Trustees/Governing Council of the University, taking due cognisance of the situation in the Nigerian University System.

Application Closing Date
17th March, 2026.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit fifteen (15) copies of their Applications with Curriculum Vitae and credentials. The Curriculum Vitae must be presented in the following order:

• Names in Full (surname first and in capital letters)
• Past Desired
• Place of Birth
• Date of Birth
• State of Origin
• Nationality
• Marital Status/Number and Ages of Children
• Contact Address with phone number and e-mail address
• Permanent Address
• Institutions Attended (with dates)
• Educational Qualifications(with dates)
• Professional Qualifications (with dates)
• Membership of Professional Bodies (with verifiable evidence of current status)
• Distinctions and Awards (with dates)
• Statement of Work Experience, including full details of former and present posts
• Major related services to the Nation Outside the University System
• Important relevant Conference/Workshops/Courses Attended
• Publications (Thesis, Books/Monographs, Published Articles)
• Present Employment Status, Salary and Employer
• Extra-Curricular Activities
• Names and Addresses of Three Referees.

All applications should be sent in sealed envelopes and marked "Post of Vice-Chancellor" and forwarded to:
The Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council,
Bells University of Technology,
KM 8, Idiroko Expressway,
P.M.B. 1015, Ota,
Ogun State, Nigeria.
Or
Submit to the Office of the Registrar and the Secretary to the Council of the University.
Candidates are, in addition to the hard copies, required to send the soft copies of their applications and supporting documents to: registrar@bellsuniversity.edu.ng

Note

• Each Referee should be contacted by the applicant to forward, directly to the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council, a confidential report on the candidate's character, administrative and managerial abilities in a properly sealed envelope
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.