Vice-Chancellor at Bauchi State University, Gadau

Job Description

• The Vice-Chancellor is the Chief Academic and Executive Officer of the University, Chairman of Senate, Congregation and a member of Council.
• He/she shall exercise general supervision over the University and shall have general responsibility to the Governing Council for maintaining and promoting the efficiency and good order of the University, and it shall be the duty of the Vice-Chancellor to see that the provisions of the Law, statue, ordinance and regulations of the University are observed and he/she may exercise such powers as may be necessary and expedient for that purpose.

Qualification and Experience
Interested candidate for the position of Vice-Chancellor, Bauchi State University, Gadau shall be preferably:

• Be distinguished scholar, who is a Professor with PhD and has the ability to provide excellent academic leadership.
• Be a rank of Professor for not less than ten (10) years with at least 20 years of experience of lecturing in a University.
• Be a successful scholar, who is well rooted in fitness academic tradition.
• Have had a wide academic and administrative experience, and be capable of giving dynamic leadership.
• Should be able to engender both national and international respect, particularly in the academic world.
• Exhibit entrepreneurial drive, ability to attract funds and mobilize other resources for the development of the University.
• Must not be more than sixty five (65) years at the time of assumption of duty.
• Have demonstrable ability to establish and maintain partnerships with local and international governmental and non-governmental agencies.
• Possess the ability to sustain the existing harmony between staff and students, and between members of the University community and the host communities.
• Possess the ability to sustain the existing harmony between staff and students, and between members of the University community and the host communities.
• Be a person with a clear vision for the development of the University, even under resource constraints.
• Be someone who appreciates and acts on merit and who will not give in to undue pressure.
• Be of sound mental and physical health
• Be morally sound and of unassailable integrity
• Be prepared to demonstrate commitment to the University’s objectives and philosophy
• Be computer-literate

Terms and Conditions
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.