announces that the position of Vice-Chancellor of the University will soon be
vacant. In accordance with the provisions of the Universities Miscellaneous
Provision Act 1993, as amended, Council invites applications from suitably
qualified candidates, with experience in University administration, for the
post.
Position: Vice-Chancellor
in: Abuja
The University of Abuja
The University has nine (9) Faculties, a College of Health Sciences, a Centre
for Distance Learning and Continuing Education (CDL&CE), Institute of
Education, among others.
The University has a student population of fifty-four (54,000) thousand and a
staff strength of three thousand (3,000).
Requirements
- He/She should be innovative, capable of
inspiring advancement of learning, with a strong aspiration and commitment
for providing effective leadership. - He/she should also be an astute manager of
resources
- The candidate must be a distinguished academic
of national and international repute with a proven track records. - The candidate must have a good understanding
of the vision and mission of the University in its pursuit of academic
excellence that is recognized globally..
The appointment will be for a single term of five (5) years only. Salary and
allowances shall be as applicable to the post of Vice-Chancellors in Nigerian
Federal Universities.
Eligible Candidates should not be more than sixty-five (65) years old at the
time of assumption of office on 1st July, 2014.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit names and addresses of three (3) referees who should be
requested to forward their referees report to the Registrar, one of whom must
be a superior officer to whom the applicant reports, under confidential cover.
Applications, which should be in 20 copies, are to be submitted in sealed
envelopes, marked at the top left corner, “Application for Post of
Vice-Chancellor” to:
The Registrar and Secretary to Council,
University of Abuja, Abuja,
P M. B. 117, Abuja, FCT.
