Vice-Chancellor at The Precious Cornerstone University (PCU)

Job Description

• The Governing Council of Precious Cornerstone University (PCU), Ibadan, is seeking to fill the position of Vice-Chancellor to join the rank of leadership at Precious Cornerstone University (PCU), Ibadan, as it continues on its journey to shape up the future of the esteemed institution. Interested candidates are invited to take note of the following details:

The Position

• The Vice-Chancellor serves as the University's Chief Executive, overseeing its day-to-day operations.
• The candidate will also chair all meetings of the University Senate, the highest academic body of the institution.

The Candidate
The candidate for the post of the Vice-Chancellor is required to possess a good University education and should be a proven successful manager of human and material resources. Specifically, the following are expected of the candidate:

• Must be a distinguished scholar with a Ph.D. Degree and a Professorship, and should normally be accompanied by a minimum of five years of experience at that level and his/her academic expertise/administrative acumen will be expected to propel the well-established institution to new heights;
• Must have exemplary integrity that inspires trust and confidence;
• His/her age should be at most 65 years at the anticipated start of duty in the last quarter of 2023; d. must be a trailblazer in the national and international academic communities, with an impressive track record that commands respect at the global level;
• Must be a unifier, building bridges between staff, students and all members of the university community:
• Must possess a clear and compelling vision for the University's development, steering the institution towards a brighter future;
• Must have robust physical and mental health to ensure the stamina and resilience required to lead a 21st Century University with passion;
• Must have proven compliance with Information and Communication Technologies and
• Must have a proven ability to attract crucial funding to propel the University's growth and advancement.

Terms and Conditions of Service Applicable to the Post

• The Vice-Chancellor shall hold the office for a term of Five (5) years only and on such terms and conditions as may be specified in the appointment letter.
• The remuneration and fringe benefits include a pension scheme as may, from time to time, be approved by the Governing Council, furnished accommodation, an official vehicle and other benefits applicable to the position.