Vice Chancellor at the Federal University Dutsin-Ma (FUDMA)

Federal University Dutsin-Ma is located in Dutsin-Ma town, Katsina State. The town is located about 60km south of the state capital. The University is ICT-driven and envisioned to be a top ranking world-class university, committed to excellence in research and production of a generation of leaders with passion for service and the motto, is service and integrity. The University commenced academic activities in July, 2012.

The Post of the Vice Chancellor of Federal University Dutsin-Ma will soon become vacant. Accordingly, the Council invites all interested suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Vice Chancellor

Location: Dutsin-Ma, Katsina

Functions

• Subject to the provisions of the University law, the Vice-Chancellor shall take precedence over all other members of the University except the Pro-Chancellor and Chancellor.
• Subject to the provisions of the University law, the Vice-Chancellor shall have the general function of directing the activities of the University and shall be the Chief Executive and Academic Officer of the University and Chairman of the Senate.

Qualities and Qualifications
An applicant for the position of Vice Chancellor of the University must have the following traits and qualifications:

• Fifteen Years (15 Years) unbroken service in the University system
• Be not more than 65 years old
• Distinguished academics who are Professors with demonstrated ability to give exceptional academic leadership and proven managerial skills.
• Be a person of the high academic standing and reputation in his/her respective discipline
• Must be familiar and conversant with developmental, academic and other complicated managerial concerns of the University
• Have significant and deep experience in all facets of university administration
• Be a person who commands respect nationally and internationally, especially in the academic community
• Be an individual who, based on his/her track record, should command the willing respect and loyalty of university staff and students.
• Scholars who will be able to attract research grants, complementary funds and collaboration from local and international agencies, and further uplift the academic stature of the University.
• Be morally sound with integrity
• Be a person who is physically and mentally fit and in state of good health
• Should have good power of application in ICT, with digital skills.

Tenure and Conditions of Service

• The Vice-Chancellor shall hold office for one non-renewable term of five (5) years only.
• The conditions of service are attractive and as approved by Government for Nigerian Universities.

Application Closing Date
31st December, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send thirty-five (35) copies of their application letter with comprehensive Curriculum Vitae highlighting the following:

• Name of the Applicant in full (Sumame first)
• Post desired
• Date and place of Birth
• E-mail Address
• Permanent Home Address
• Current Postal Address
• Marital Status
• Number and Ages of Children (if any)
• Educational Institutions Attended (with dates)
• Academic and Professional Qualifications Obtained (with dates and locations)
• Name(s) and address(es) of Previous Employer(s) stating status
• Name and Address of Present Employer, post, Date and Salary
• Research Journal/Book publications
• Administrative and Mentoring Experience Academic Distinctions/Special Awards (if any)
• Extra-curricular Activities
• Names and Addresses of three (3) referees; at least one of whom should be in a position to provide reliable academic/ professional opinion about the applicant.

All Applications should be forwarded in a sealed envelope marked "Application for the Post of Vice Chancellor 2024" to:
The Registrar and Secretary to the Governing Council,
Federal University Dutsin-ma,
P.M.B 5001,
Katsina State,
Nigeria.

Note

• Vision / Mission: Applicants should submit a statement of not more than 500 words of the Vision and Mission of their Administration of the University if appointed as Vice-Chancellor.
• Applicants should request their referees to forward their views to the address above within the closing date of this application
• Interview: Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview at a later date.