Unizik Seeks New Vice-Chancellor: Key Responsibilities and Candidate Requirements Announced

Nnamdi Azikiwe University (Unizik) has officially opened the search for a new Vice-Chancellor. The Vice-Chancellor will serve as the Chief Executive and Academic Officer, ex-officio Chairman of the Senate, and a member of the Governing Council. This pivotal role encompasses a range of responsibilities including overseeing financial management, facilities, administration, and academic programs at the university.

Candidate Requirements

To qualify for this prestigious position, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Possess a first degree, a master’s degree, and a PhD in relevant fields offered by Unizik.
• Be a distinguished Professor with a minimum of nine years of experience at this rank in a reputable university.
• Have earned a PhD at least 15 years prior to this advertisement and have a proven record of supervising postgraduate students to completion.
• Demonstrate a strong history of securing significant research funding, including at least Four Hundred Million Naira (N400,000,000), and a track record of successfully obtaining research grants to advance the university’s research capabilities.
• Have at least ten years of service within the university system, showcasing integrity and competence.
• Be no older than 65 years at the time of assuming office, with the ability to serve a full five-year term before reaching the retirement age of 70.
• Possess strong information and communication technology skills pertinent to modern academic settings.
• Exhibit courage and integrity in decision-making based on factual and principled considerations.
• Show high international visibility and respect within the academic community, supported by a substantial record of research publications and active participation in international scholarly societies.
• Foster collaboration within the university community and among stakeholders, free from ethnic, religious, or local biases.
• Be physically and mentally fit to undertake the duties of the role and any additional responsibilities as assigned by the Council.

Terms and Conditions

The successful candidate will be offered a salary and conditions of service consistent with those applicable to Vice-Chancellors of Federal Universities in Nigeria, as determined by the Council. The position is for a single five-year term.

Application Process

Qualified candidates should submit 25 copies of their application and Curriculum Vitae, including:

• Full Name
• Date of Birth
• Nationality
• Marital Status
• Educational Qualifications
• Professional and Academic Achievements
• Publications in Chronological Order
• National and International Honors/Awards
• Positions Held with Dates
• Any other relevant information

Applications must be addressed to:

The Registrar and Secretary to Council,
Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
P.M.B. 5025, Awka,
Anambra State.

Candidates are also required to submit 25 copies of a statement outlining their Vision and Mission for the University. If nominated by the Search Team, candidates must include a signed and dated letter of consent. Additionally, candidates must provide the names and addresses of three referees, who should send confidential reports directly to the Registrar. All applications should be submitted in sealed envelopes marked "Position of Vice-Chancellor" on the top left-hand corner.

The deadline for all applications is yet to be announced, and they must be received in confidential cover.