Job Openings at Delta State University

The University of Delta Agbor was established by virtue of the University of Delta (Establishment) Law 2021 with a Vision to be an institution of excellence geared towards producing competent graduates capable of meeting the challenges of National development. Our Mission is to produce well motivated, skillful graduates that are capable of exhibiting appreciable expertise in proffering solutions for the workplace of tomorrow.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following positions below:

1.) Registrar

Job Location: Agbor, Delta
Employment Type: Contract
Duration: 5 Years

The Job

• The Registrar, who is the Chief Administrative Officer and one of the Principal Officers of the University, shall be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the day- to-day administration of the University. By virtue of his / her office, he/she shall be the Secretary to Council, Senate, Congregation and Convocation.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess a good honours First Degree in Humanities, Arts or Social Sciences. Possession of a relevant postgraduate Degree would be an added advantage.
• Registration with professional bodies is required (such as ANUPA, NIM, CIPM, etc.) and must be current.
• By appointment / interview of a Senior Deputy Registrar with a good honours Degree of a recognized University or its equivalent, and at least 20 years post-qualification experience, a substantial part of which must have been in a University or other Institution(s) of higher learning.
• Candidates are expected to be knowledgeable about the operations of the University system and competent to advise and take executive actions on matters of planning, design and management in realization of the objectives of teaching, research and community service.
• Sufficient knowledge of ICT is required.

Conditions Of Service

• The appointment for the post of Registrar will be for a single term of five years only. The condition of service shall be as applicable in the Nigerian University system and as determined by Council from time to time.
• Candidates who would be above 60 years by 2nd of May, 2026 need not apply.

Application Closing Date: 17th January, 2026.

Method of Application 
Interested and qualified candidates should submit twenty (20) sets of application letters and comprehensive Curriculum Vitae with relevant credentials. The Curriculum Vitae, duly signed and dated should be in the following format:

• Name (surname first).
• Place and Date of Birth.
• Nationality/State of origin.
• Marital Status/Number and Ages of Children.
• Postal/Contact Address (with Phone number and email address).
• Home Town and Local Government Area.
• Name and address of spouse.
• Name and address of Next of Kin.
• Educational Institutions attended with dates.
• Academic and professional qualifications with dates.
• Membership of professional bodies.
• List of Publications (if any)/reports of recognitions.
• Work experience giving details of former and present positions.
• Details of administrative and managerial experience within and outside the University System.
• Service to Local, National and International Communities (with status and dates).
• Present Employment, Rank, Salary and Employer.
• Extra-Curricular Activities.
• Names and addresses of three (3) Referees.

Applications should be forwarded under confidential cover in a sealed envelope stating at the top left-hand corner "Post of Registrar" to reach:
The Registrar,
University of Delta,
P.M.B. 2090, Agbor,
Delta State, Nigeria.

Note: Each referee should be contacted by the applicant to furnish the Registrar, at the address indicated below, a confidential report on the candidate's character, administrative and managerial competences in a properly sealed envelope marked "Post of Registrar Referee's Report" at the top left corner of the Envelope.

2.) Vice-Chancellor

Job Location: Agbor, Delta
Employment Type: Contract
Duration: 5 Years

The Job

• The Vice-Chancellor is the Chief Executive and Academic Officer of the University, ex-officio Chairman of the Senate and member of the Governing Council of the University.
• Among other functions, the Vice Chancellor shall:
  • Be competent at all times to advise the Council on any matter affecting the policy, finance and administration of the University.
  • Be generally responsible to the Council for maintaining the efficiency and good order of the University and for ensuring the proper enforcement of Laws and Regulations.
  • Ensure sound academic policies of the University.
  • Be responsible for general discipline in the University.
  • Regulate the admission of the students in accordance with the approved guidelines and procedures.

Qualifications and Experience

• The candidate to be appointed as Vice-Chancellor of University of Delta, Agbor:
  • Must possess a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Degree in a discipline relevant to the courses and programmes of the University.
  • Shall be a person not below the rank of Professor of not less than five (5) years standing, and with cognate experience in University Administration and Management.
  • Experience in university teaching and administration of not less than fifteen (15) years
  • Must show evidence of academic leadership and sound scholarship by way of research, publications and mentoring of students and fellow staff.
  • Should be one with unblemished character and personality; morally sound and free from disciplinary and financial embarrassment.
  • Should be well exposed and versatile in international relations, and with a profile to command national and international respect. 
  • Should be conversant with University business, particularly with records that could guarantee academic standards and discipline.
  • Must show evidence of understanding of the academic, national and international objectives of universities.
  • Must be of good health and shall show evidence of it at interview, if shortlisted.
  • Should be well versed in ICT, with digital skills.
  • Should be able to inspire and sustain harmonious working relationships among the administration, staff and students.
  • Should not be above sixty-five (65) years at the time of assumption of office as Vice-Chancellor.

Tenure

• The Vice-Chancellor shall hold office for one non-renewable term of five (5) years only.

Conditions Of Service

• The successful candidate shall hold office on such terms and conditions as are applicable to the post of a Vice-Chancellor in the Nigerian Universities.

Application Closing Date: 30th January, 2026.

Method of Application 
Interested and qualified candidates should submit twenty-five (25) copies of their applications together with equivalent number of the curriculum vitae all duly signed and dated highlighting, among others, the following: 

• Full Names with surname underlined.
• Date and place of birth.
• Marital Status, number and ages of Children.
• Educational Institutions attended and Academic qualifications obtained with dates.
• Working experience, giving details of positions held, special awards/appointments etc.
• Membership of scholarly organizations and/or professional bodies.
• Lists of books and academic publications (in standard format).
• Previous employer(s) and post(s) held with dates.
• Present Employment including status and salary.
• A statement of the candidate's own Vision for the University in the 21st Century of not more than 1000 words (30 copies).
• Extracurricular activities and interests.
• Professional and Academic achievements.
• Each candidate must have three (3) referees who should be requested by the applicants to forward their referee's reports directly to the Registrar under confidential cover. Such referees should be in a position to attest to the candidate's claim to high academic standard, managerial capability and moral uprightness. 

All applicantions are to be submitted under confidential cover with the envelop sealed and marked "Post of Vice-Chancellor, University of Delta, Agbor" to reach:
The Registrar,
University of Delta,
P.M.B. 2090, Agbor,
Delta State, Nigeria.