Vice-Chancellor at The University of Delta Agbor

The Job

• The Vice-Chancellor is the Chief Executive and Academic Officer of the University, ex-officio Chairman of the Senate and member of the Governing Council of the University.
• Among other functions, the Vice Chancellor shall:
  • Be competent at all times to advise the Council on any matter affecting the policy, finance and administration of the University.
  • Be generally responsible to the Council for maintaining the efficiency and good order of the University and for ensuring the proper enforcement of Laws and Regulations.
  • Ensure sound academic policies of the University.
  • Be responsible for general discipline in the University.
  • Regulate the admission of the students in accordance with the approved guidelines and procedures.

Qualifications and Experience

• The candidate to be appointed as Vice-Chancellor of University of Delta, Agbor:
  • Must possess a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Degree in a discipline relevant to the courses and programmes of the University.
  • Shall be a person not below the rank of Professor of not less than five (5) years standing, and with cognate experience in University Administration and Management.
  • Experience in university teaching and administration of not less than fifteen (15) years
  • Must show evidence of academic leadership and sound scholarship by way of research, publications and mentoring of students and fellow staff.
  • Should be one with unblemished character and personality; morally sound and free from disciplinary and financial embarrassment.
  • Should be well exposed and versatile in international relations, and with a profile to command national and international respect. 
  • Should be conversant with University business, particularly with records that could guarantee academic standards and discipline.
  • Must show evidence of understanding of the academic, national and international objectives of universities.
  • Must be of good health and shall show evidence of it at interview, if shortlisted.
  • Should be well versed in ICT, with digital skills.
  • Should be able to inspire and sustain harmonious working relationships among the administration, staff and students.
  • Should not be above sixty-five (65) years at the time of assumption of office as Vice-Chancellor.

Tenure

• The Vice-Chancellor shall hold office for one non-renewable term of five (5) years only.

Conditions Of Service

• The successful candidate shall hold office on such terms and conditions as are applicable to the post of a Vice-Chancellor in the Nigerian Universities.