Vice-Chancellor

About this role

The Vice-Chancellor is the chief executive and academic head of Summit University, Offa, responsible for strategic leadership across academic, administrative, financial, and institutional areas to realise the university’s vision and objectives. The role involves overall administration and development of the university, ensuring compliance with statutes, regulations and policies, and serving as chair of Senate and Congregation as well as a member of the Governing Council and other statutory bodies. The position requires a distinguished professor with extensive leadership experience, a strong record of research and scholarly impact, and a commitment to the university’s mission and values. The appointment is for four years and includes a remuneration package and benefits as approved by the Governing Council.

What you would do

• Provide strategic academic, administrative, financial and institutional leadership for the university.
• Oversee administration, development and management of the university.
• Ensure observance of statutes, ordinances, regulations and policies.
• Act as Chairman of Senate and Congregation and as a member of the Governing Council and other statutory bodies.
• Promote research, scholarly activities, and international academic engagement.
• Represent the university in national and international academic forums and collaborations.
• Demonstrate ethical leadership, transparency, and accountability.
• Uphold the university laws, regulations and institutional values.
• Ensure ICT integration and capacity development across academic and administrative activities.

What they are asking for

• Be a full Professor with at least seven years of professorial experience.
• Have held senior academic and administrative roles with substantial responsibility.
• Demonstrate sustained academic excellence, scholarly productivity and leadership.
• Show understanding of Summit University’s vision, mission, values and strategic goals.
• Evidence of research impact and scholarly collaborations.
• Strong record of presenting at national and international conferences.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and team-building skills.
• Unquestionable integrity, sound judgement, emotional intelligence and ethical leadership.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
• Proficiency in information technology and commitment to ICT integration.

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