The Position
- The
Vice-Chancellor is the Chief Executive and Academic Officer as well as the
Chief Accounting Officer of the University. He/she exercises general
supervision and control as well as provides strategic direction and
leadership in the affairs of the University “in accordance with the
Baptist tradition of ethical behaviour, social responsibility and
democratic ethos.”
- The
Vice-Chancellor is a member of the Executive Committee of the Nigerian
Baptist Convention and the University Governing Council as well as all
statutory Committees of Council. In addition, he/she chairs the Senate and
other principal bodies of the University, and, except as otherwise
provided by the statute, nominates other representatives to chair other
Committees.
- The
Vice-Chancellor plays a vital role in securing and growing the financial
base of the University. All powers relating to proper maintenance and
discipline of students is vested in him/her. He/she works with various
bodies and authorities within the University to pursue the vision, mission
and philosophy of the University.
Requirements
The successful candidate must:
The successful candidate must:
- Be a
Christian, preferably of Baptist denomination, of high moral standard and
integrity;
- Have
been a professor for not less than ten (10) years, with an unbroken service
within the university system during this period;
- Be
between the ages of 45 and 60;
- Be a
dynamic, distinguished and internationally renowned scholar who
demonstrates academic excellence in terms of quality publications,
teaching, credible community service and proficiency in Information and
Communication Technology (ICT);
- Be a
man/woman of courage and unassailable transparent honesty, who can take
decision on the merit of facts, equity and patriotism with the fear of
God, and not on the basis of parochial interest or primordial pressures;
- Possess
a successful track record of visionary leadership, innovative managerial
accomplishments and highly developed entrepreneurial skills;
- Possess
the ability to strengthen relationships among students, staff and other
members of the University Community and the general populace;
- Have a
feasible plan for the development of the University, in tandem with the
laid down vision of the University;
- Possess
the drive and ability to attract funds and strengthen linkages with other
institutions, national and international;
- Be in
excellent physical and mental health; and
- Satisfy
other basic requirements for appointment as approved by the Governing
Council of the University.
Terms and Conditions of Service
- The
Vice-Chancellor shall hold office for a single term of five (5) years
only. Bowen University runs an attractive performance-based remuneration
package.
- The
Vice-Chancellor shall hold office on such terms and conditions as may be
specified in his/her instrument of appointment.
Application Closing
Date
16th October, 2017.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications, Curriculum Vitae and all other necessary credentials as attachment in PDF or MS word format to: apply@bowenuniversity.edu.ng
16th October, 2017.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications, Curriculum Vitae and all other necessary credentials as attachment in PDF or MS word format to: apply@bowenuniversity.edu.ng
The
following format should be used for preparation of curriculum vitae:
- Full
name with surname capitalized
- Date of
birth, town and state of origin
- Nationality
- Religion
and denomination
- Current
postal address (including GSM number and email address)
- Permanent
home town address
- Marital
status
- Names
and ages of children
- Institutions
attended with dates
- Academic
qualifications (degrees with classes-copies of certificates to be
enclosed)
- Teaching,
research, administrative and managerial experience
- Academic
distinction
- Membership
of academic and professional bodies
- Scholarly
publications (to be propely cited)
- Names
and addresses of three (3) referees. Referees should be contacted by each
candidate to submit signed electronic copies of confidential report in PDF
format to the same email address stated above, attesting to the
candidate’s academic and managerial abilities as well as his/her moral
character and uprightness.
- The
application should also include candidate’s Statement of Vision for the
University for the next five years in not more than 1000 words. In the
case of candidates identified by the Search Committee, he/she shall
conform to the above-stated requirements and in addition present a Letter
of Consent duly signed by him/her along with the application.
Candidates
are also requested to submit five (5) hard copies of their applications,
curriculum vitae and necessary credentials under confidential cover in sealed
envelopes marked “Post of Vice Chancellor, Bowen University, Iwo to:
The Registrar,
Bowen University,
P.M.B. 284,
Iwo – Osun State,
The Registrar,
Bowen University,
P.M.B. 284,
Iwo – Osun State,
Nigeria.
Note: Shortlisted
candidates will be requested to make themselves available for interaction with
the Selection Committee of the Governing Council.
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