Vice Chancellor at the Nigerian Army University, Biu (NAUB)

The Nigerian Army University, Biu (NAUB) Borno State; is a conventional University and currently has five faculties as follows: Faculty of Engineering Technology, Faculty of Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Computing, Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences, and Faculty of Arts, Management and Social Science.

The Nigerian Army University, Biu is a federal university. In accordance with provisions of the Nigerian Army University, Biu (establishment) Act 2020 and the Universities Miscellaneous Provision Act No. 11 of 1993 as amended; the Governing Council invites applications from suitably qualified candidates with experience in University administration for the position below:

Job Title: Vice Chancellor

Location: Biu, Borno

Job Summary

• The Governing Council of the Nigerian Army University Biu hereby announces the vacancy of the position of Vice-Chancellor.

Responsibilities

• The Vice-Chancellor is the Chief Executive and Academic Head of the university.
• S/he is the Chairman of the Senate, Congregation and Convocation and a member of the Governing Council.

The Vice-Chancellor shall among other duties:

• Promote research, teaching and high standards of academic excellence
• Be responsible to the Council for the good governance, maintenance of peace, order and general well-being of the university
• Be competent at all times to advise the Council on all matters affecting policy, finance and administration of the university
• Regulate the admission of students, subject to the guidelines and procedures approved by the Senate and other statutory bodies
• Be responsible for staff and students' discipline and welfare in the University.

The Person

• Applicants for the position of Vice-Chancellor, Nigerian Army University Biu must be distinguished scholars with outstanding academic and administrative records.
• S/he must be a proven manager of human and material resources.

Specifically, the person must be:

• A professor with proven track record of scholarship at the national and international level
• Have a good understanding of the vision and mission of the university. Thus, a vision statement not exceeding 1000 words is required
• Be able to attract research grants and complementary funds from local and international agencies, and further uplift the academic status of the university
• Possess personal integrity in the management of funds and be able to deploy financial resources as appropriate in the context of the university's strategic plan
• Demonstrate interpersonal and team building skills, possess the ability to build bridges between staff, students and members of the university community and other stakeholders
• Have demonstrable abilities to establish; and maintain partnerships with local, international, and government agencies and organizations
• Be an individual who, judging from his/her track record, is likely to command the respect as well as the loyalty of the members of staff, students and university community
• Be able to demonstrate ability to attract, motivate and retain highly skilled and talented staff
• Have excellent written and spoken communication skills; Be in a position to ensure the enforcement of the university's laws and regulations
• Be information and technology proficient and be committed to the development of ICT in the University programmes and services
• Be of excellent physical and mental health
• Not be more than Sixty-five (65) years of age.

Tenure and Conditions of Service

• The Vice-Chancellor shall hold the office for a single, non-renewable term of Five (5) years.
• Remuneration and conditions of service for the post shall be as applicable in federal universities.

Application Closing Date
6th January, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit thirty (30) copies of their application and curriculum vitae highlighting the following:

• Full name (Surname, First name, Middle name)
• Post applied for
• Place and state of birth
• State of Origin
• Nationality
• Permanent Home Address
• Correspondence address (if different from permanent address)
• Mobile phone number
• E-mail address
• Marital Status
• Number and ages of children (if any)
• Educational Institutions attended with dates
• Academic qualifications obtained with dates
• Professional qualification(s) obtained with dates
• Work experience including full details
• Community service(s) and research experience
• Full details of teaching and research experience
• List of publications and dates where applicable
• Honours/Awards
• Extra -Curricular Activities
• Names and addresses of three (3) referees one of whom must be from the last or current place of employment.

All applications should be submitted under confidential cover in sealed envelopes marked "Post of Vice Chancellor" at the top left corner of the envelope directly to":
The Registrar,
Nigerian Army University Biu,
P. M. B. 1500 Biu,
Borno State.

Note

• The candidate's vision statement for the University during his/her tenure if appointed should be attached to the application.
• The application must include academic and professional qualifications, a birth certificate or declaration of age, a list of publications, verifiable evidence of work experience and curriculum vitae that include the above-listed information.
• All referees should be asked to send their independent reports to the Registrar with full details of the applicant and the post applied for, not later than the closing date of this advertisement.