Vice-Chancellor at Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun (FUPRE)

The Position
The Vice-Chancellor is the Chief Executive Officer/Academic Head of the University, Chairman of all the distinct bodies in the University established by law (such as Senate and Congregation) and a member of the Governing Council of the University. His duties include but not limited to:

• General supervision and control of daily activities of the University
• General responsibility to the Governing Council for the maintenance and promotion of the efficiency and good order of the University
• Ensuring the full implementation of the FUPRE (Establishment) Act, 2017 with a view to bringing the desired transformation of the infrastructural and academic development of the University
• Ensuring that the provisions of the laws, statutes, ordinances and by-laws of the University are observed to the letter
• Advising the Council on any matter affecting the policies, finances, and general administration of the University.

Qualities and Qualifications of the Candidate
The applicant must:

• Be a Professor with proven capacity to provide exemplary University leadership, from a recognized University, and in a discipline relevant to the programmes being run in the University.
• Must possess a Doctor of Philosophy degree (Academic Ph.D.)
• Have proven record of research & scholarship, and whose research pedigree has earned him/her the respect of his peers both nationally and internationally.
• Have evidence of prudent resource management.
• Be of unquestionable integrity and ready to make sacrifices for the common good of the University.
• Understand the contemporary demands of leadership of a University.
• Be able to command the respect and loyalty of members of staff/students and the general public (Community Acceptance).
• Not more than sixty two (62) years on the day of assumption of office. ix. Be Information and Communication Technology (ICT) compliant.
• Be someone who can readily align with the university's vision and mission for accelerated development.
• Have valid certifications of good physical and mental health, along with a clean medical report.
• Be imaginative, innovative, dynamic, resourceful, responsive, and have the ability to aggregate excellent human capacity to promote team work.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal and team-building spirit/skills and ability to build bridges between all relevant stakeholders,
• Demonstrate the entrepreneurial drive expected of a 21st Century specialized university with a proven ability to attract both local and international grants and prizes for research and development.

Terms and Conditions of Service
The right candidate shall hold office for a single term of five (5) years ONLY on such terms and conditions as are applicable to occupants of the post in other Federal Government-owned universities and as may be specified in his/her letter of appointment.