Vice-Chancellor at Crawford University

Crawford University is a private University established by the Apostolic Faith Mission and licensed by the National Universities Commission (NUC) for operation in 2005. The University, approved to operate from two campuses located at Igbesa, Ogun State and Oye-Ekiti in Ekiti State, is committed to academic excellence and the highest level of discipline and morals. The University currently runs three Colleges namely: the College of Natural & Applied Sciences, College of Business & Social Sciences, and the College of Arts & Communications Studies. The University also has a Post-graduate School and a School of Part-Time Studies. All the Academic Programmes of the University are accredited by the NUC. The main focus of the University is encapsulated in its Motto namely, "Knowledge with Godliness".

The Board of Trustees, in conjunction with the Governing Council invites applications from suitably qualified Professors with cognate experience in university administration, teaching and research to fill the vacant position below:

Job Title: Vice-Chancellor

Location: Ogun

Eligibility

• The post of Vice-Chancellor of Crawford University is expected to be filled by an outstanding scholar who is locally-respected and internationally-renowned and who as Chairman of Senate and Congregation, will pilot the University to greater academic heights.

Specifically, the candidate must meet the following minimum requirements:

• A full Professor of at least ten (10) years' post-qualification experience with outstanding academic credentials.
• Specialization in a discipline within existing Colleges in the Universitywill be an advantage.
• Should possess considerable managerial and leadership experience within the university system and show demonstrable ability to attract funds to the University.
• Proficiency in the use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) packages for administration, teaching and research.
• A team player who is honest and with proven integrity, high moral standard, impeccable character and with irrevocable commitment to best practices in corporate governance, including accountability, transparency and probity.
• Ability to work effectively with other Principal Officers of the University who statutorily and regularly reportto him/her.
• Should be able to motivate staffand students towards the achievement of the Vision and Mission of the University.
• Ability to promote linkages with external bodies (local and international).
• Should be in good physical and mental heaith condition.
• Be competent at all times to advise the Board of Trustees and Governing Council on matters affecting the policy, finance and administration of the University.
• Maintain a high degree of self-discipline and be capable of maintainingstaff and students' discipline in the University.
• Judging from his/her track record, ability to command the respect as well as loyalty of members of the University community- staff and students alike.

Application Closing Date
6th May, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested & qualified candidates must submit Thirty (30) copies of their Application letter, photocopies of relevant credentials, thirty copies of the Vision Statement, Ten (10) copies of any term Papers published in reputable international journals after attaining the position of full Professorship and detailed signed Curriculum Vitae, which shall contain the following:

• Full Name
• Date of Birth
• Nationality
• Permanent Home Address
• Current Postal Address including e-mail address and telephone contact
• Marital Status
• Number and ages of Children
• Church Affiliation
• Institutions Attended (With Dates)
• Academic Qualifications (With Dates)
• Professional Qualifications (With Dates)
• Honours, Distinctions and Membership of Learned Societies and Professional Bodies
• Outstanding publications, discoveries or inventions (giving all relevant details)
• Working experience in the University system (giving names of institution(s) and dates)
• Details of administrative, fund-attraction and managerial experience in the University system
• Specific services to local, national and international communities(giving dates, institution/ establishment and status)
• Present Employment, Status, Salary and Employer
• A statement of the candidate's Vision for Crawford University in the next five years
• Extra-curricular activities; and
• Names and Addresses of three referees (one of whom should provide spiritual reference; and one, where appropriate, from the head of the establishment where the applicant currently works).

All applications and relevant documents are to be submitted under confidential cover in a sealed envelope marked at the up left hand corner, "APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF VICE-CHANCELLOR, Crawford University" and addressed to:
The Chairman,
Board of Trustees Crawford University,
Faith City, P.M. B. 2001,
Igbesa, Ogun State, Nigeria.
And
An electronic copy of the application and Curriculum Vitae should also be e-mailed as an attachment to: registrar@crawforduniveristy.edu.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Note

• Such application should reach the Chairman, Board of Trustees within six weeks from the date of this Advertisement. Please note that applications received after the deadline will note considered.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Referees Reports: Candidates should request the three (3) referees to send confidential reports on them directly to the Chairman, Board of Trustees, Crawford University, Igbesa, Ogun State.

Interaction with Shortlisted Candidates
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interactive session and will be expected to come with the following:

• Originals of their credentials.
• Certificate of Birth or Statutory Declaration of Age.
• Certificate of Medical Fitness based on documented comprehensive, medical examination from a recognized hospital.