Vice-Chancellor at KolaDaisi University, Ibadan

KolaDaisi University, Ibadan, a private University licensed by the Federal Government of Nigeria in November 2016, is a non-governmental, non-partisan, and non-sectarian institution. It is situated at Km 18, along the new Ibadan-Oyo Express Road. The Vision of the University is "to be a world-class Institution for excellence in nurturing graduates to meet the socio-economic needs of a knowledge-driven economy". Its Mission statement is "to nurture graduates with the competency to help elevate our country to global reckoning".

The University is established to be a centre of academic excellence committed to the achievement of accelerated development through research and manpower development. It seeks to relate its activities to the cultural, technological, social, and economic needs of the people of Nigeria.

The Governing Council of KolaDaisi University, Ibadan, hereby announces that the position of Vice-Chancellor will become vacant effective 01 August, 2026. In accordance with the provisions of the extant regulations of the University, the Council hereby invites applications from suitably qualified and distinguished candidates with outstanding academic and administrative records, vision, proven leadership qualities, and ability to drive the development agenda of the University in the capacity below:

Job Title: Vice-Chancellor

Location: Ibadan, Oyo

Description

• The Vice-Chancellor of KolaDaisi University, Ibadan, serves as the University's Chief Executive, Chief Academic, and Chief Accounting Officer.
• He is the Chairman of the Senate and other statutory bodies.
• He serves as the link between the Governing Council and the University Community.
• Reporting to the Governing Council, the Vice-Chancellor provides strategic leadership, promotes academic and administrative excellence, and ensures financial sustainability, with the goal of positioning the University as a centre of excellence in teaching. learning, research, innovation, and community service.
• He/she shall provide overall administrative leadership and supervision of the University, bearing responsibility to the Council for maintaining peace, law and order, and fostering operational efficiency across all functions of the University.

Requirements

• The Candidate for the post must possess a good University education from recognized University and should be of impeccable character, a good manager of human and material resources.
• Have at least fifteen (15) years of unbroken teaching and research experience in the University system.
• Have held the rank of Professor for a minimum of eight (8) years as of the date of this advertisement.
• Possess scholarly and academic credentials that demonstrate continuous scholarship after his/her promotion to the rank of Professor locally, nationally, and internationally.
• Have a clear vision of the development and growth of the University.
• He/She must also have been a recipient of research grants as well as teaching or research collaborations with international institutions.
• Have a good grasp of information and communication technology skills, and appreciate its significance in the contemporary knowledge industry.
• Exhibit demonstrable entrepreneurial drive and ability to attract the much-needed funds and mobilize other resources for the development of the University.
• Be free from any form of financial embarrassment.
• Enjoy certified sound physical and mental health.
• Be not more than sixty-five (65) years of age by 01 August, 2026.

The Ideal Candidate:
The Vice Chancellor of the KolaDaisi University, Ibadan must be a visionary academic leader with:

• A distinguished record of scholarship and research. and innovation.
• Proven experience in academic and administrative leadership in a university.
• Proficiency in ICT and deep commitment to technology-driven education and institutional transformation.
• The ability to attract and manage funding for institutional growth and sustainability.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to engage with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Integrity, transparency, and the courage to lead reform for academic and operational excellence.
• A clear vision for the development of the young, fast-growing institution and the realisation of its mission.
• Demonstrable working knowledge of Nigeria's higher education system.

Salary and Conditions of Service

• The remuneration and other conditions of service are competitive and are as applicable to the post of Vice Chancellor in Nigerian Public Universities and as may be determined from time to time by the Governing Council and the Board of Trustees of the University, as appropriate.

Tenure

• The Vice-Chancellor shall hold office for a term of five (5) years, subject to consideration for another term after an appropriate performance evaluation by the council.

Application Closing Date
6th April, 2026.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send fifteen (15) copies of their applications, a detailed Curriculum Vitae, and photocopies of their educational/professional credentials, duly signed and dated. The detailed CV should contain the following:

• Full Name-(Surname Underlined)
• Place and Date of birth
• Local Government Area
• State of Origin
• Nationality
• Marital Status
• Current Postal Address
• Phone number(s)
• E-mail address
• Educational Institutions attended (with dates)
• Academic Qualifications obtained (with dates)
• Professional Qualifications obtained (with dates)
• Membership of academic and professional bodies
• Teaching, research, administrative, and managerial experiences
• Community service(s) rendered (including dates and locations)
• Name and Address of present employer
• List of publications and dates where applicable
• Honours/Awards
• Extra-Curricular activities
• Names and Addresses of three (3) referees.

All Applications must be submitted in soft and hard copies under confidential cover and marked "Application for the Post of Vice-Chancellor" at the top left-hand corner of the envelope and addressed to:
The Registrar,
KolaDaisi University, Ibadan,
Km 18 Ibadan - Oyo Express Way,
PMB 84, UI Post Office,
Ibadan, Oyo State.

Electronic copies of each application, along with all supporting documents, are to be submitted as file attachments to the Registrar via email at: registrar@koladaisiuniversity.edu.ng

Note

• Each application must be accompanied by 15 copies of the candidate's Statement of Vision (not more than 1,000 words in PDF format) for driving the University in the next five years as a 21st century university.
• Each application should include the names and addresses of three (3) Referees.
• Each Referee must be contacted by the applicant to forward directly to the Registrar, a confidential report on his/her character, academic, and managerial competencies in a properly sealed envelope, before the closing date of the advertisement.
• The envelope should be marked at the top left-hand corner: Post of Vice-Chancellor: Referee's Report.