Job Title: Vice-Chancellor
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Organisation: University of Lagos (UNILAG)
The Post
For the vacant post, the University seeks candidates with vision, proven academic distinction, managerial ability, integrity and transparency in private and public life. The right candidate should also have ability to develop linkages with the external communities to meet the emerging needs of the University, command respect and engender cooperation and loyalty of staff and students of the University and its alumni.
Schedule of Duties
The Vice-Chancellor shall:
• Be competent at all times to advise the Council on any matter affecting the administration, finance and policy of the University;
• Be generally responsible to the Council in maintaining the efficiency and good order of the University and for ensuring the proper enforcement of its statutes, ordinances and regulations;
• Be responsible for discipline in the University;
• Regulate the admission of students subject to guidelines and procedures approved by Senate and to any law or policy for the time being applicable to the University;
• At management level, provide leadership in the relentless pursuit of excellence in all aspects of University life; and
• Undertake any other duties that will promote the growth and development of the University in a conducive atmosphere.
The Eligible Candidate
An eligible candidate for the post of Vice-Chancellor, University of Lagos must be:
• A Professor of not less than 10 years in one of the disciplines offered by the University of Lagos and not be more than 65 years old on 12th November, 2012.
• of demonstrated astute managerial ability to maintain the peace and academic stability for which the University is reputed;
• A scholar of outstanding national and international repute, with proficiency in Information Communication Technology (ICT) and considerable experience at top levels of University Administration;
• A Professor with a track record of teaching, research and community service
• A Person of entrepreneurial and innovative predisposition, with a proven track record appropriate to the vision and mission of a first class University.
• A person endowed with strong character and ability to give courageous and effective leadership
• A person capable of inspiring the advancement of learning and reaching out to all persons without discrimination in any form;
• Of sound health, pleasant disposition, unassailable integrity and strong moral character for inspiring and maintaining moral discipline among staff and students;
• Of proven ability to initiate contacts and funding from national and international sources.
Terms and Conditions of Service Applicable to the Post
The successful candidate shall hold office as Vice-Chancellor for a single term of five (5) years only from November 12, 2012 (date of resumption) 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 Federal Universities and as may be determined from time to time by the Government/Governing Council as appropriate.
Method of Application:
Candidates should apply by submitting forty (40) copies of their detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV)/Resume providing information as detailed hereunder.
• Full Name;
• Place and Date of Birth;
• Address; (a) Postal (b) E-mail