External Vacancy Announcement at Adekunle Ajasin University

Job Description

•     The above post is going to be vacant soon, and the Governing Council of the University has set in motion the due process for filling the vacancy.
•     To this end, applications are hereby invited from enthusiastic, innovative and versatile candidates who wish to work on the ambitious and challenging tasks of consolidating and expanding/the gains and achievements recorded by the University so far.
•     The candidate for the position of Vice Chancellor of Adekunle Ajasin University must hold a PhD and be a renowned Professor (at least five years as a full Professor) from a recognized and acclaimed University anywhere in the world.

They must also possess:

•     Capacity to provide leadership in all aspects of University life.
•     A distinguished record of scholarship as evidenced by publications in top ranking journals, local and international.
•     An international reputation as an academic.
•     A team-leadership style of management and a commitment to work as a constructive team-player.
•     An excellent working knowledge of the administration and culture of the University.
•     A proven ability to attract funding.
•     A demonstrable capacity to effectively represent the University anywhere in the world.
•     Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
•     Impeccable character and very high moral standard.
•     A clear understanding of the social problems like Poverty, HIV/AIDS, Cultism, Terrorism, Ebola, etc. currently ravaging our society.

Applicants should note, in addition, that:

•     The position is in Akungba and the successful candidate must be easily able to work and live in the relatively remote and rural location of that town.
•     The appointment is for a single term of five years.
•     The salary and all other conditions attached to the post of Vice Chancellor are as in Government universities in Nigeria. There is also a sprawling Vice Chancellors Lodge located within the University campus.