Vice-Chancellor Job at Wesley University of Science and Technology

Wesley University of Science and Technology, Ondo is a licensed private University with the core value of seeking excellence, intellectual freedom of expression, integrity and high moral values. The mission of the University is to provide the enabling environment for effective teaching and research in cutting-edge Science and Technology for sustainable development. The goals and aspiration of the Wesley University of Science and Technology, Ondo are to produce self-reliant and responsible citizens and graduates with the right perception of the needs of the society. The University commenced academic activities in 2008.

In accordance with the University's Enabling Law, the Governing Council of Wesley University of Science and Technology, Ondo hereby announces the need for appointment of a Resourceful and qualified candidate and invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the position below:

Job Title: Vice-Chancellor

Location: Ondo

Description
For the post, the University seeks candidates with vision, proven academic distinction, managerial ability, integrity and transparency in private and public life. The right candidates should also have ability to develop linkages with the external communities to support the emerging needs of the University, command respect and engender cooperation and loyalty of staff and students of the University. Candidates must also be proficient in Information and Communication Technology (CT).

The Position

• The Vice-Chancellor is the Chief Executive and Academic Officer of the University and ex-officio Chairman of the Senate and Member of the Council.
• He/She shall be responsible to Council for general maintaining and promotion of the efficiency and good order of the University.
• The Vice-Chancellor may exercise powers as may be necessary or expedient to ensure that the provisions of the Law and Statue, Ordinances and Regulations of the University are observed.

The Person

• The Vice-Chancellor must possess a good honours Degree from a recognized University.
• He should be able to drive the vision of the University and should be a proven manager of human and material resources,

The candidate should:

• Be a highly distinguished scholar of the rank of a Professor of not less than ten (10) years' experience on the rank, with ability to provide academic and administrative leadership for the University;
• Be able to command the respect of the national and international academic communities through his/her track records;
• Possess a clear vision for the development of the University and the realization of its mission;
• Demonstrate interpersonal and ream building skills and the ability to strengthen the bridges between staff, students, other members of the University community and the University's stake holders.
• Exhibit entrepreneurial drive and ability to attract funds and mobilize other resources for the development of the University;
• Enjoy excellent physical and mental health; and
• Have demonstrable ability to establish and maintain partnerships with local and international government and non-governmental agencies.

Terms and Condition of Service

• The Vice-Chancellor shall hold office for a single tenure of five (5) years on such terms and conditions as may be specified in the letter of appointment.
• The remuneration package is comparable to what obtains in Federal Universities and as approved from time to time by the Governing Council of the University.
• Candidate will be entitled to the privileges, benefits and associated prerequisites as are obtainable in the Nigerian University System.

Method of Application
I.) Interested and qualified candidate should forward Twenty (20) type-written copies of their Application accompanied by duly signed and dated Curriculum Vitae (CV). The CV must present the following:

• Candidate's name in full
• Age
• Marital status
• Educational attainment
• Nationality
• Professional and academic achievements.

II.) Each application should include the names and addresses of three (3) referees. Applicants should advise each Referee to forward a sealed confidential report on candidate's character, academic and managerial competencies. The envelope should be marked "Post of University Librarian: Referee's Report".

III.) Each application should include twenty (20) copies of the applicant's Vision for the University in the next five (5) years.

Mode of Submission of Application
All applications shall be submitted under confidential cover to:

The Vice Chancellor,
Wesley University of Science and Technology Ondo,
Ondo-Ife Road,
P.M. B. 507,
Ondo State.
And
Electronic copy of the application should also be e-mailed to: ejamana@amanagroup.com

Note: Only shortlisted candidates would be contacted further.

Application Deadline  18th February, 2016.