Vice Chancellor at Ajayi Crowther University

The Vice-Chancellor is the Chief Executive, Academic and Financial Officer of the University. He is Chairman of Senate and many Statutory bodies. He serves as the link between the Governing Council and the University Community and has the overall responsibility for the
achievement of the goals and objectives of the University.
 
3. The Candidate
 
The candidate for the post of Vice-Chancellor must have a good University education up to a Ph.D. Degree and also be a proven
successful manager of human and material resources. Specifically, the candidate shall be expected to: 
 
(i) be a highly distinguished academic of the rank of a Professor who can provide academic and administrative leadership in a young University and must have been an academic in a University for at least fifteen years, not less than ten of which must be as Professor; 
 
(ii) be a scholar who is firmly-rooted in the finest academic tradition;

(iii) have a clear vision for the development and growth of the University;
 
(iv) be able to command the respect of national and international academic communities through his/her track record;
 
(v) possess the ability to sustain harmony in the University Community and between the University and the host "Community;
 
(vi) have initiative for sustaining the accelerated pace of development of the University even under financial and other challenging constraints;

(vii) have good grasp of information and communication technology skills and appreciates its significance in the contemporary
knowledge industry;
 
viii) be able to attract research grants and complementary funds from local and international agencies, and further uplift the academic
status of the University;
 
(ix) be able to relate efficiently with Government, Non-governmental Organisations, the alumni, and foster linkages with institutions
within and outside Nigeria;

(x) be a person of probity and integrity;

(xi) be someone who appreciates, respects and promotes merit without fear or favour even while under pressure; and

(xii) enjoy certified sound physical and mental health.

4. Terms and Conditions of Service
 
The Vice-Chancellor shall hold office for a single term of five (5) years only on such terms and conditions as may be specified in the letter of appointment. The remuneration and other conditions of service shall be as obtainable in the Federal Universities.