VICE – CHANCELLOR JOB VACANCY AT SAMUEL ADEGBOYEGA UNIVERSITY

VICE – CHANCELLOR JOB VACANCY AT SAMUEL ADEGBOYEGA UNIVERSITY, MONDAY 28, MARCH 2011

Samuel Adegboyega University: VICE – CHANCELLOR

In accordance with the provisions of Samuel Adegboyega University law the Board of Trustees of the university wishes to fill the position of the VICE- CHANCELLOR.  Consequently, applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates for the position. Interested candidates are re note the following information about the University:

THE UNIVERSITY

•    Samuel Adegboyega University (SAU) is a private University established by The Apostolic Church, LAWNA Territory, Nigeria. It is being granted an operational licence by the Federal Government of Nigeria and academic activities are expected to commence in September, 2011. The University will take off with academic programmes in Three (3) Colleges namely Humanities, Sciences, and Social and Management Sciences. Other programmes are to commence in the second and third phases of the development of the University.

•    They include Postgraduate programmes, Colleges of Agriculture, Law, Environmental Studies, Education, Engineering and Medical Sciences.

OUR VISION

•    To be a world-class university, excellent in academic traditions and exceptional in providing university education which empowers the graduates to act with professional competence and with ethical steadfastness in fulfilling their obligations to the society.

OUR MISSION

•    To provide wholesome and comprehensive education for intellectual and spiritual development of her students in preparation for leadership roles and service to society,

THE POSITION

•    The Vice-Chancellor is the Chief Executive and Academic Officer of the University and ex-officio Chairman of the Senate and Member of Governing Council. He shall exercise general supervision over the University and shall have general responsibility to the Board of Trustees and Council for maintaining and promoting the efficiency and good order of the University, It shall be the duty of the Vice-Chancellor to see that the provisions of the Law and .statute, Ordinances and Regulations of the University are observed.

THE CANDIDATE

The candidate for the post of Vice-Chancellor is required to possess a good University education and should be a proven successful manager of human and material resources.

Specifically, the candidate must:

•    be a distinguished scholar of the rank of Professor of not less than 10 years with the ability to provide academic and administrative leadership forthe University. Holding similar post will be an added advantage;

•    through his/her track record, command the respect of both the national and international academic communities;

•    possess the ability to strengthen relationships among students, staff, and other members of the University community, and the general population and community;

•    have a feasible plan for the development of the University, in line with the set vision of the University, and possess the drive and ability to attract funds and strengthen linkages with other Universities, national and international, communities;

•    be in excellent physical and mental health;

•    be a person of integrity and courage, able to defend and uphold the academic independence of the University

Terms and Conditions of Service Applicable To the Post

•    The Vice-Chancellor shall hold office for five (5) years on such terms and conditions as may be specified in the letter of appointment. The remuneration and other conditions of service are competitive as may be determined from time to time byBoard of Trustees/Governing Council.

METHOD OF APPLICATION

Each application should be made in twenty (20) copies and be accompanied by 20 copies of the candidates curriculum vitae duly signed and dated. The curriculum vitae should be presented in the following order:

1. Name in Full (Surname first and in capitals);

2. Post Desired;

3. Place and Date of Birth, State of Origin and Nationality;

4. Marital Status/Number and Ages of Children;

5. Current Postal/Contact Address (With Phone No. and e-mail address);

6. Permanent Address;

7. Institutions Attended (with dates);

8. Educational Qualifications (with dates);

9. Professional Qualifications (with dates);

10. Membership of Professional Bodies;

11. Distinctions and Awards (With dates);

12. Statement of Work Experience including full details of former and present posts;

13. Post-graduate Supervision;

14. Major Academic related services to the Nation outside the University System;

15. Important Academic Conferences/Workshops/Courses Attended;

16. Publications (Thesis, Books/Monographs, Published Articles);

17. Technical Reports;

18. Present Employment Status, Salary and Employer;

19. Extra-Curricular Activities;

20. Names and Addresses of 3 Referees (one of whom must be in candidates field of study).

Each application should include the names and addresses of three referees. Each referee should be contacted by the applicant to forward, direct to the Chairman,Board of Trustees , a confidential report on the candidates character, academic and managerial abilities in a properly sealed envelope marked Post of Vice-Chancellor: Referees Report at the top left hand corner of the envelope.

Each application must be accompanied by 20 copies of statement of the candidates vision for the University.

All applications and supporting documents shall be submitted by courier service under confidential cover addressed to:

The Chairman, Board of Trustees (BOT)
C/o Office of the LAWNA Territorial Chairman
The Apostolic Church, LAWNA Territorial Headquarters
LAWNA International Convention Grounds
Olorunda-Ketu, Lagos
Lagos State.

Or by mail to:

The Chairman, Board of Trustees (BOT)
Samuel Adegboyega University
Coordinating/Liaison Office
LAWNA Territorial Headquarters
LAWNA International Convention Grounds
Olorunda-Ketu
P. O. Box 32, Ebute-Metta, Lagos
Lagos State

E-mail: sau.taclawnaedu@gmail.com

The sealed envelope(s) containing the applications or nominations should be marked POST OF VICE-CHANCELLOR at the top left hand corner and forwarded to reach the Chairman, BOT.

CANDIDATES SHOULD PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY THOSE WHO ARE SHORTLISTED WILL BE CONTACTED.