Vice Chancellor at the University of Maiduguri

The University of Maiduguri was created in 1975 as one of the second-generation Universities, which formed part of the programmes of the Third National Development plan (1975-80) by the then Federal Military Government. At inception, the university did not have physical structures of its own, but in April 1976 it inherited the premises owned by the former North East College of Arts and Science (NECAS).

In accordance with the provisions of the Universities (Miscellaneous Provision) Act 2003 as amended, the University invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Vice Chancellor

Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• The Vice Chancellor is the Chief Executive and Academic Officer of the University and shall exercise general supervision over the University.
• He/She shall be the Chairman of Senate and ex-officio member of the Governing Council and shall be responsible to Council for the day-to-day management of the human, financial and material resources of the University.

Qualities
Applicants for the post of the Vice-Chancellor should possess the following:

• Must be a distinguished scholar with Doctorate Degree and be a full Professor of not less than ten (10) years standing;
• A proven track record of scholarship at national and international levels;
• Must have good understanding of the vision and mission of the University
• Innovative, capable of inspiring advancement of learning and commitment to providing effective leadership;
• Capacity for prudent management of resources
• Cognate administrative experience;
• Track records that command the respect and loyalty of staff and students of the University of Maiduguri
• Ability to faster the integration of all without discrimination based on race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religious and other acts off intolerance;
• Sound moral and unquestionable integrity and probity;
• Sound state of health;
• Proficiency in Information and Communication Technology (ICT);
• Ability to generate and attract funds.
• Candidates should possess experience in University administration

Tenure

• The appointment shall be for a single term off five (5) years only.

Age of Applicants:

• Eligible candidates should not be more than sixty-five (65) years old at the time of assumption of office.

Conditions of Service
Shall be as applicable to the post of Vice-Chancellor in Nigerian Federal Universities.

Application Closing Date
5th April, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their Applications, which should contain the following:

• Thirty (30) hard copies of their comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) duly signed and dated by the candidate and photocopies of certificates.
• Thirty copies (30) of statement of the candidate's vision and mission (of not more than 1000 words) for the University of Maiduguri.
• Submit three (3) referee reports, one of whom must be the candidate's present or former Head of Department forwarded directly to the Registrar confidentially.

All applications are to be submitted in sealed envelopes marked at the top left corner "Application for the Post of Vice-Chancellor" to:
The Registrar and Secretary to Council,
University of Maiduguri,
P.M.B. 1069,
Maiduguri, Borno State.