DELSU Calls for Application for the Position of Vice Chancellor (VC)
The Governing Council of Delta State University, Abraka, Nigeria, at its meeting held on Thursday, 6th June 2024, decided to fill the position of the ViceChancellor that shall be vacant on 1st December, 2024 at the expiration of the tenure of the incumbent Vice-Chancellor.
The Governing Council of Delta State University, Abraka, Nigeria, at its meeting held on Thursday, 6th June 2024, decided to fill the position of the ViceChancellor that shall be vacant on 1st December, 2024 at the expiration of the tenure of the incumbent Vice-Chancellor.
In this regard, applications are invited from suitably qualified and interested candidates to fill the vacancy.
(A) THE INSTITUTION
The Delta State University, Abraka, was established by law, which came into force on the 30th of April, 1992. The University was established, among other objectives, to stimulate the advancement of learning, and especially the opportunity of acquiring liberal education, mentoring and character building without distinction of race, creed or sex. The University is located at Abraka with a Campus at Oleh. The University offers degree, certificate and diploma courses or programmes in various fields of learning.
(B) FUNCTIONS OF THE VICE-CHANCELLOR
(i) 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.
(ii) 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.
(F) 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.
(G) METHOD OF APPLICATION
(i) Applicant should submit thirty-five (35) copies of application letter with comprehensive curriculum vitae in a sealed envelope marked Application for the Post of Vice-Chancellor 2024.
(ii) The Curriculum Vitae should include information on the following:
(a) Name of the Applicant in full (Surname first)
(b) Post desired
(c) Date and place of Birth
(d) E-mail Address
(e) Permanent Home Address
(f) Current Postal Address
(g) Marital Status
(h) Number and Ages of Children (if any)
(i) Educational Institutions Attended (with dates)
(j) Academic and Professional Qualifications Obtained (with dates and locations)
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(k) Name(s) and address(es) of Previous Employer(s) stating status
(l) Name and Address of Present Employer, post, Date and Salary
(m) Research Journal/Book publications
(n) Administrative and Mentoring Experience
(o) Academic Distinctions/Special Awards (if any)
(p) Extra-curricular Activities
(q) 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.
Applicants should request their referees to forward their views to the address below within six (6) weeks of this publication.
(H) All Applications should be addressed to:
The Registrar and Secretary to the Governing Council
Delta State University,
P.M.B. 1,
Abraka,
Delta State.
(I) Closing Date: All applications with necessary documents attached should reach the Registrar and Secretary to the Governing Council, Delta State University, Abraka, not later than Friday, 19th July 2024.
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(J) Interview: Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview at a later date.
SIGNED:
MRS. R. U. UFIOFIO
REGISTRAR AND SECRETARY TO COUNCIL