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Federal University, Kashere Vacancy for a Vice-Chancellor
Federal University, Kashere was established in February, 2011 with the
mandate to increase access to and quality of University education in
Nigeria. The University, which currently has Four (4) Faculties and
Nineteen (19) Academic Departments, is poised for accelerated expansion
of academic activities.
The Governing Council of Federal University, Kashere announces that the
position of the Vice-Chancellor of the University will be vacant by 15th
February, 2016 in accordance with the provisions of the Universities
(Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1993 as amended; the Governing Council
invites applications from interested and suitably qualified candidates
with experience in University administration for the post of:
Job Title: Vice-Chancellor
Location: Gombe State
Responsibilities
- The Vice-Chancellor is the Chief Executive and the Academic Head
of the University, he/she is the Chairman of the Senate and
Congregation and member of the Governing Council.
The Vice-Chancellor shall among other duties;
- Promote research, teaching and high standard of academic excellence;
- Be responsible to Council for the maintenance of peace, law and order in the University;
- Be competent at all times to advise the Council on all matters
affecting the policy, finance and administration of the University;
- Regulate the admission of students, subject to the guidelines and procedures approved by the Senate and other statutory bodies;
- Be responsible for staff and students discipline and welfare in the University.
The Person
Applicants for the position of Vice-Chancellor, Federal
University, Kashere must be distinguished scholars with outstanding
academic and administrative records. He/she must be a proven manager of
human and material resources. Specifically, the person must:
- Have spent not less than fifteen (15) years in the University
system with at least seven (7) years experience as Professor with the
ability to provide academic and administrative leadership for the
University;
- Should have a good understanding of the vision and mission of
the University. Hence, a vision statement not exceeding 1000 words is
required;
- Be able to attract research grants and complementary funds from
Local and International Agencies, and further uplift the academic status
of the University;
- Possess personal integrity in the management of funds and be
able to deploy financial resources as appropriate in the context of the
University's strategic plan;
- Be able to exhibit entrepreneurial drive and ability to attract
extra statutory funds and mobilize other resources for the development
of the University;
- Have excellent written and spoken communication skills;
- Should be in position to ensure the enforcement of the University’s laws and regulations;
- Be information and technology proficient and be committed to the development of ICT into the University programmes and services;
- Be of excellent physical and mental health;
- Not be more than Sixty-five (65) years of age by 16th February, 2016 when the position is scheduled to be occupied.
- Demonstrate interpersonal and team building skills and possess
the ability to build bridges between staff, students and members of the
University Community and stakeholders;
- Have demonstrable abilities to establish and maintain
partnerships with Local, International, Government Agencies and
Organizations;
- Be an individual who, judging from his/her track records, is
likely to command the respect as well as the loyalty of the members of
staff and University Community;
- Be able to demonstrate the ability to attract, motivate and
retain highly skilled and talented staff (Teaching and Non-teaching);
Tenure and Conditions of Service
- The Vice-Chancellor shall hold the office for a single, nonrenewable term of Five (5) years.
- The remuneration and conditions of service for the post shall be as applicable in Federal Universities.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are required to submit thirty (30) copies of their
application and curriculum vitae under confidential cover in sealed
envelopes marked "Post of Vice Chancellor" at the top left corner of the
envelope directly to:
The Registrar,
Federal University, Kashere,
P. M. B. 0182,
Gombe State.
The candidate's vision statement for the University during his/her
tenure if appointed should be attached to the application The
application must include academic and professional qualifications, birth
certificate or declaration of age, list of publications, verifiable
evidence of work experience and curriculum vitae that include the
following among other information:
- Full name (Surname, First name, Middle name);
- Post applied for;
- Place and state of birth;
- State of Origin;
- Nationality;
- Permanent Home Address;
- Correspondence address (if different from permanent address);
- Mobile phone number;
- E-mail address;
- Marital Status;
- Number and ages of children (if any);
- Educational Institutions attended with dates;
- Academic qualifications obtained with dates,
- Professional qualification(s) obtained with dates;
- Work experience including full details;
- Community service(s) and research experience;
- Full details of teaching and research experience;
- List of publications and dates where applicable;
- Honours/Awards;
- Extra Curricular Activities;
- Names and addresses of three (3) referees one of whom must be from the last or current place of employment.
Note: All referees should be asked to send their
independent reports to the Registrar with full details of the applicant
and the post applied for, not later than the closing date above
Application Deadline 28th December, 2015.
