POST OF
VICE-CHANCELLOR, FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF LAFIA
FULAFIA was established in
12th of February, 2011 by the Federal government of Nigeria in
Nasarawa.
The address of the university is, Federal University Lafia, PMB
146, Maraba Akunza,Obi Road, Lafia, Nasarawa State, Nigeria.
With
a student population of 243 at its commencement of academic programs, fulafia
had increased access to a wide range of academic courses with increasing
student population and recognized globally.
Fulafia
offers undergraduate (bachelors degrees), masters and PhD degree program of
good standard.
Fulafia
also offers a warm and inviting community for international students
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Below is
the remaining part of the Notice as exclusively obtained from FULAFIA website
CANDIDATE'S
PROFILE
The Vice-Chancellor is the Chief Executive and Academic Officer of the
University. He/She is responsible for the academic, physical, and
infrastructural development of the University through proper utilization of
resources of the University. The Vice-Chancellor ensures not only high-level
academic and moral discipline, but also adequate welfare for both staff and
students as well as peace, stability, and good governance in the University. In
addition, the Vice-Chancellor establishes good relations with external agencies
and organizations, both national and international, and attracts resources and
benefactions for the University. Specifically, the candidate must; -
i. Have spent not less than twenty
(20) years uninterrupted service of teaching and research in Public University.
ii. Be a highly distinguished scholar
of the rank of professor of not less than eight (8) years’ experience by
February 10, 2021, with the ability to provide academic and administrative
leadership for the University.
iii. Have a good understanding of the
vision and mission of the University. He/she should provide a vision statement
not exceeding 1,000 words.
iv. Be able to attract research
grants and complimentary funds from Local and International agencies, and
further uplift the academic status of the University.
v. 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.
vi. Be free from any form of
financial embarrassment
vii. Demonstrate interpersonal and
team building skills, possess the ability to build bridges between staff,
students and members of the University Community and other stakeholders.
viii. Have demonstrable abilities to
establish and maintain partnership with Local and International organisations
as well as Government agencies.
ix. Be an individual who, judging
from his/her track records, is likely to command respect as well as the loyalty
of the members of staff and University Community.
x. Be able to demonstrate the ability
to attract, motivate and retain highly skilled and talented staff (Teaching and
Non-teaching).
xi. Be able to exhibit
entrepreneurial drive and ability to attract extra statutory funds and mobilise
other resources for the development of the University.
xii. Have excellent written and
spoken communication skills.
xiii. Be in position to ensure the
enforcement of the University’s laws and regulations.
xiv. Be information and technology
proficient and be committed to the development of ICT into the University
programmes and services.
xv. Be of excellent physical and
mental health.
CONDITIONS
OF SERVICE
Conditions of service are as applicable to the post of Vice-Chancellor in
Nigerian Federal Universities, as may be determined by the Federal Government from
time to time.
TENURE OF
OFFICE
The Vice-Chancellor shall hold office for a single term of five (5) years.
AGE OF
APPLICANTS
Eligible candidates should not be more than sixty-five (65) years old at the
time of assumption of office on February 11, 2021.
METHOD OF
APPLICATION
Each applicant is required to submit thirty (30) copies of application which
must be accompanied with thirty (30) copies of the candidate's detailed
Curriculum Vitae signed and dated by the candidate and photocopies of
credentials. The Curriculum Vitae is to contain the following information:
1. Full Name.
2. Date of Birth.
3. Nationality.
4. Permanent Home Address.
5. Marital Status.
6. Number of Children.
7. Institutions attended (with dates).
8. Academic Qualifications (with dates).
9. Professional Qualifications (with dates).
10. Institutions and Names of postgraduate students Supervised and dates
graduated.
11. Honours, Distinctions and Membership of Learned Societies and Professional
Bodies.
12. Outstanding Publications, discoveries, or inventions.
13. Working experience in the University system giving names of institutions
and dates.
14. Details of administrative, fund-attraction and managerial experience in the
University system.
15. Specific services to local, national and international communities (with
dates, institutions/establishments and status).
16. Present employment, status, salary and employer.
17. A statement of the candidate's vision for the University in the next five
(5) years in not more than 1000 words (30 copies).
18. Extra-curricular activities; and
19. Names and addresses of three (3) referees who should be requested to
forward their referee's reports to the Registrar under confidential cover, not
later than the closing date of this advertisement. Referees are please
requested to state the strengths and weaknesses of candidates.
INTERVIEW
All short-listed candidates will be invited for interaction with the Joint
Council and Senate Selection Board.
CLOSING
DATE
Applications should be submitted in sealed envelopes, marked at the top left
corner, "Application for the post of Vice-Chancellor", to the
Registrar and Secretary to Council, Federal University of Lafia, P.M.B. 146,
Lafia, Nasarawa State, not later than six weeks from the date of this
publication.
Signed
Dr. Abubakar Mamuda, FCAI, FIHCM, MNIM,
MNPSA
Registrar and Secretary to Council
Source>> https://www.fulafia.edu.ng
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