Vice-Chancellor

Requirements

The candidate must have a Ph.D. from a recognized University. In addition, he must have a good knowledge of Nigerian educational policy.

The candidate should possess considerable administrative experience within the University system and must show demonstrable ability to attract funds to the University.

A valid NYSC discharge certificate.

The candidate must have been a Professor for not less than eight (8) years with an unbroken service within the University system during the period.

Administrative Experience: Must have been in senior academic leadership at the level of Head of Department, Dean, Provost, Director, Deputy Vice-Chancellor or equivalent.

The candidate must demonstrate academic excellence in terms of quality publications, teaching, innovation, credible community service, and proficiency in Information and Communication Technology (ICT).

The candidate must be a person of courage and transparent honesty, who can take decisions on the merit of facts, equity, and patriotism and not on the basis of parochial interests or primordial pressures. Candidates should also be free from conflicts of interest.

The candidate must have the highest moral standards, impeccable character, and proven integrity with irrevocable commitment to the best practices in corporate governance, with particular emphasis on accountability, transparency, and probity. He/she must ensure the judicious utilization of scarce resources for optimum public good.

The candidate must have a good knowledge of university tradition and operation.

The candidate must be able to command respect among his/her colleagues and peers and be able to motivate staff towards the achievement of the vision and mission of the University.

The candidate must be firm and fair in decision-making and MUST FOLLOW DUE PROCESS in taking decisions.

The candidate must be vast in research and should be able to encourage research development through research proposals.

The candidate must have the ability to provide a conducive, aesthetic, and healthy environment for learning

The candidate must have the ability to promote linkages with external bodies (locally and internationally).

The candidate must enjoy good physical and mental health and be free from any inhibiting health condition.

The candidate must have a strong spiritual (Christian) testimony.

Tenure:

The Vice-Chancellor shall hold office for a fixed tenure of Five (5) Years

Conditions for Service

Remuneration and other conditions of service are as determined by the Governing Council of the University and are highly attractive.

Minimum qualifications

PhD/Fellowship

How to apply

Interested and qualified candidates who meet the conditions stated above should submit a copy of their application and comprehensive curriculum vitae duly signed and dated to: registrar@biu.edu.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

The Curriculum Vitae must include:

The candidate's name in full

Place and date of birth

State of origin

Home address

Contact address (including email and telephone number)

Marital status

Number and ages of children

Nationality

Academic qualifications

Details of teaching, research, administrative, fund attraction and managerial experiences

Academic distinction, membership of academic and professional bodies, scholarly publications and

Names and addresses of three referees.

In addition, candidates should submit, by Courier Service under confidential cover, 10 hard copies of their applications and curruculum vitae in an envelope marked at the top left-hand corner "Post of Vice-Chancellor, Benson Idahosa University, Benin City", addressed to:

The Office of the Registrar,

Benson Idahosa University,

P.M.B. 1100, Benin City,

Edo State, Nigeria.

Note

The application must also include a statement of the candidate's vision for the University in the next five years, in not more than 1,000 words and not less than 600 words.

Candidates must request their referees to forward references on them in a sealed envelope marked "Referee Report" with the name of the candidate underneath and addressed to the Registrar and Secretary to Council.

Such referees should be able to attest to the candidate's claim to higher academic and managerial capabilities as well as the candidate's moral uprightness.

Only candidates below the age of sixty-five (65) years are eligible to apply.

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