Vice Chancellor at Lagos State University (LASU)

The Job
The Lagos State University Law 2004 (As amended) provides that the Vice-Chancellor shall:

• Exercise general supervision over the University, in addition to other functions conferred or imposed on him by this Law or any other enactments subject to the approval of the Council.
• Have a general responsibility to the Council for maintaining and promoting the efficiency and good order of the University.
• Ensure that the provisions of the Law, Ordinances and Regulations are observed.
• Be a member of Council;.
• Be the Chairman of the University Senate, which is the highest decision making body for all academic matters (i.e. student admissions, examinations and graduation, establishment of new academic programmes etc.) in the University.
• Be the Chairman of Congregation; and have responsibility for maintaining discipline in the University.

Responsibilities

• The job demands a person who can fully harness financial resources in running the University and who is able to attract grants / endowments from financing bodies, especially international donor agencies.
• The candidate should be able to cope adequately with varying needs of staff and students as well as emerging contemporary issues, especially those that are related to social life of students in an increasingly dynamic and urban University.
• The Vice-Chancellor is a Principal Officer, as well as the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Academic Officer and Chief Image Maker of the University.
• The Vice-Chancellor should have a deep understanding of the systems and operations. of a University as well as provide strategic vision and leadership to sustain Lagos State University as a foremost University in Nigeria.
• The Vice-Chancellor will have to play a pivotal role in taking Lagos State University to global recognition.

The Candidate

• It will be the duty of the Vice-Chancellor to maintain and improve upon the very high standard in all programmes of the University, such that accreditation granted to academic programmes is sustained.
• The candidate must be a proven and successful manager of human and material resources. He / She must meet the criteria expected of a contemporary Vice-Chancellor in a 21st Century University. These criteria include, but not limited to the following:
  • Possession of PhD OR Doctor of Medicine (MD) Degree and must have supervised PhD students
  • Full Professor of several years standing and must have delivered his / her professorial inaugural lecture
  • Minimum of fifteen (15) years continuous university teaching / research experience.
  • Proven record of visionary and transformational leadership in higher education administration. Strong commitment to solution-driven research with measurable societal and industrial impact.
  • Demonstrable capacity to attract local and international research grants, endowments, and development partnerships.
  • Have innovative revenue generation and sustainable income diversification beyond government subventions.
  • Must have deep understanding of global trends in university education, innovation, entrepreneurship, and digital transformation
  • Have capacity to promote industrial harmony through inclusive leadership, dialogue, and conflict resolution.
  • Show strong commitment to staff development, welfare, motivation, and institutional capacity building.
  • Have a clear passion for students' welfare, mentorship, employability, and holistic development.
  • Show evidence of excellent national and international networks with academia, industry, government, alumni, and development agencies.
  • Demonstrate proven ability to establish strategic collaborations, exchange programmes, and institutional partnerships globally.
  • Show high level of integrity, transparency, accountability, and prudent financial management. Demonstrable competence in policy formulation, strategic planning, and effective institutional governance.
  • Demonstrate a strong advocacy for innovation, commercialisation of research outputs, and university-industry linkage.
  • Commitment to excellence in teaching. learning, accreditation, and quality assurance standards.
  • Ability to inspire unity, inclusiveness, diversity, and shared institutional vision among stakeholders.
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, and public engagement skills.
  • Capacity to leverage technology, artificial intelligence, and digital systems for efficient university administration.
  • Evidence of administrative experience and successful management of complex institutions or systems.
  • Commitment to community development, national relevance, and global competitiveness of the university.
  • Courage, resilience, and strategic thinking required to navigate contemporary challenges in tertiary education.
  • Must be in excellent physical and mental health, with verifiable certificates to that effect.

Age:

• Must not be above sixty-five (65) years of age on assumption of duty as the 10th substantive Vice-Chancellor, if appointed.

Tenure: 

• 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.