Vice-Chancellor at the Nigeria Maritime University (NMU)

The Nigeria Maritime University (NMU), Okerenkoko was established by Federal Government in 2015. The University was established among other objectives to expand the frontiers of knowledge and provide opportunities for Nigeria to be a Leading player in the world's maritime industry and economy; and to produce first rate mariners that would keep the Country's flag aloft across the oceans and waterways of the world.

In accordance with the provisions of the Universities (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act No.11 of 1993 (as amended by Act No.25 of 1996) and by the Universities (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Amendment) Act, 2012, the Governing Council in the exercise of the powers as contained therein, has decided to commence the process of appointment.

Therefore, applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Vice-Chancellor

Location: Okerenkeko, Delta

Responsibilities

• The Vice-Chancellor is the Chief Executive and Academic Head of the University. 
• He/she is the Chairman of the Senate, Congregation, and member of the Governing Council. 

The Vice-Chancellor shall among other duties:

• Promote research, teaching, and maintain academic excellence.
• Be responsible to Council for the day-to-day running of the affairs of the University as well as the maintenance of peace, law, and order in the University.
• Be competent at all times to advise Council on all matters affecting the policy, finance, and administration of the University.
• Regulate the admission of students, subject to the guidelines and procedure approved by the Senate and other statutory bodies.
• Be responsible for staff and students discipline and welfare in the University.

The Candidate shall

• Be a distinguished scholar with outstanding academic and administrative records.
• He/she must be a proven manager of human and material resources.
• Be a Professor of not less than ten (10) years standing and with the ability to provide academic and administrative leadership for the University.
• Have held academic and administrative positions that are requisite to that of a Vice-Chancellor of a leading University. Specifically, he/she must have held positions such as Head of Department, Director, Dean, Provost, or Deputy Vice-Chancellor.
• Have a good understanding of the Vision and Mission of the University.
• Be of a strong academic standing as evidenced by the publications of books and research in high-impact journals.
• Be able to attract research grants and complimentary 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 within the context of the University's Strategic Plan.
• Demonstrate interpersonal and team-building skills and possess the ability to build bridges between staff, students, and members of the University Community and its stakeholders.
• Have demonstrable abilities to establish and maintain partnerships with local, international, government, and non-governmental 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 members of staff and the University Community.
• Be able to demonstrate the ability to attract, motivate, and retain highly skilled and talented staff (teaching and non-teaching).
• Be able to exhibit entrepreneurial drive and ability to attract extra-statutory funds and mobilize other resources for the development of the University.
• 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 its use as a management tool and its deployment in the University programmes and services.
• Be in excellent physical and mental health;
• Not be more than 65 years on assumption of duty.
• Not be under any disciplinary procedure/investigation for any misconduct.

Terms and Conditions

• The Vice-Chancellor shall hold office for a single term of five (5) years and no more.
• The remuneration and other conditions of service are as applicable to the post of Vice-Chancellor in all Nigerian Federal Universities and as may be determined from time to time by the Government/Governing Council.

Application Closing Date
7th April, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit Thirty (30) copies of their Applications, accompanied by photocopies of the candidate's academic and professional qualifications, birth certificate or declaration of age, other relevant documents as well as Thirty (30) copies of the candidate's Curriculum Vitae duly signed and dated, providing the following informations:

• Full Name (Surname first)
• Place and Date of birth
• Marital status, number and ages of children
• Nationality
• Permanent Home Address
• Postal Address
• E-mail Address
• Mobile Phone number
• National Identification Number (NIN)
• Academic Qualifications
• Academic Distinctions
• Teaching Experience
• Administrative Experience
• Managerial Experience
• Grants won for Research and Community Development
• Membership of Academic and Professional Bodies
• Publications referenced chronologically starting with the oldest to the most recent.
• Three Referees with adequate contact information.

Applications are to be submitted under confidential cover in a sealed envelope, marked "Vice-Chancellor" at the top left-hand corner, forwarded and addressed to:
The Registrar and Secretary to Council
Nigeria Maritime University,
Okerenkoko, Delta State,
Nigeria.

In addition to hard copies, applicants are expected to forward electronic copies of their submissions to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Note

• Each referee should be contacted by the applicant to forward directly to the Registrar, a confidential report in a properly sealed envelope marked: Post of Vice-Chancellor: Referee's Report at the top left-hand corner of the envelope.
• Each application must be accompanied by 30 copies of statement of the candidate's Vision for the University in the twenty-first century.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.