Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) Recruitment For the Position of Vice-Chancellor
The position of Vice-Chancellor of
the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), will be vacant with
effect from 24th May, 2012. In this regard, and in accordance with the
Provisions of the Universities (Miscellaneous Provisions) Decree No. 11 of 1993
and the Amendment Decree No. 25 of 1996, the University wishes to commence the
processes for the appointment of a Vice-Chancellor.
The University was established on
1st January, 1988 with the initial mandate and mission of improving
agricultural education in a scientific and practical way; coupled with applied
research and such extension services as would assist in achieving
self-sufficiency in food production in the minimum time, while also catalyzing
and sustaining rural development. The mandate has since expanded with the
announcement by the Federal Government that specialized Universities should
diversify and offer most courses for easier access of students to higher
education.
The University, with a student
population of close to 12,000 comprising undergraduate and graduate students
and a total staff strength of about 2,000, has settled on its 10,000 hectares
permanent site, situated along Alabata Road in Odeda Local Government Area of
Ogun State. The University offers various courses in Agriculture, Life
and Physical Sciences, Management Sciences, Environment, Engineering and
Veterinary Medicine.
JOB POSITION: Vice-Chancellor
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
The Vice-Chancellor is the Chief
Academic and Executive Officer of the University, Chairman of Senate and
a member of Council.
He shall exercise general
supervision over the University and shall have general responsibility to
Council for maintaining and promoting the efficiency and good order of the
University, and it shall be the duty of the Vice-Chancellor to see that the
provisions of the Law, Statutes, Ordinances and Regulations of the University
are observed and he may exercise such powers as may be necessary and expedient
for that purpose.
THE CANDIDATE
Interested candidates for the
position of Vice-Chancellor, FUNAAB shall be expected to:
(i) be
distinguished scholars who are professors with a PhD and an ability to provide
excellent academic leadership;
(ii) be of the rank of Professor for not less than ten (10) years;
(iii) be a successful scholar who is well rooted in the finest academic tradition;
(iv) have had a wide academic and administrative experience, and be capable of giving dynamic leadership;
(v) should be able to engender both national and international respect, particularly in the academic world;
(vi) exhibit entrepreneurial drive, ability to attract funds and mobilize other resources for the development of the University;
(vii) have demonstrable ability to establish and maintain partnerships with local and international governmental and non-governmental agencies;
(viii) possess the ability to sustain the existing harmony between staff and students , and between members of the University Community and the Host Community;
(ix) be a person with a clear vision for the development of the University even under resource constraints;
(x) be someone who appreciates and acts on merit and who will not give in to undue pressure;
(xi) be of sound mental and physical health;
(xii) be morally sound and of unassailable integrity;
(xiii) be prepared to demonstrate commitment to the University's objectives and philosophy;
(xiv) be computer literate.
(ii) be of the rank of Professor for not less than ten (10) years;
(iii) be a successful scholar who is well rooted in the finest academic tradition;
(iv) have had a wide academic and administrative experience, and be capable of giving dynamic leadership;
(v) should be able to engender both national and international respect, particularly in the academic world;
(vi) exhibit entrepreneurial drive, ability to attract funds and mobilize other resources for the development of the University;
(vii) have demonstrable ability to establish and maintain partnerships with local and international governmental and non-governmental agencies;
(viii) possess the ability to sustain the existing harmony between staff and students , and between members of the University Community and the Host Community;
(ix) be a person with a clear vision for the development of the University even under resource constraints;
(x) be someone who appreciates and acts on merit and who will not give in to undue pressure;
(xi) be of sound mental and physical health;
(xii) be morally sound and of unassailable integrity;
(xiii) be prepared to demonstrate commitment to the University's objectives and philosophy;
(xiv) be computer literate.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
The Vice-Chancellor shall hold
office for a single term of five (5) years only on such terms and conditions as
may be specified in the letter of appointment.
The remuneration and other
conditions of service are as applicable to the position of Vice-Chancellor in
all Nigerian Federal Universities and as may be determined by the Government/Governing
Council of the University as appropriate.
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Applications are, therefore, invited
from interested candidates who are requested to note and comply with the
following conditions:
- each application (40 copies), should be accompanied by 40 copies of the candidate's detailed Curriculum Vitae, duly signed and dated by the candidate. The Curriculum
- Vitae must contain the candidate's name in full, age, marital status, educational attainment, nationality, professional and academic achievements and other relevant information;
- forty (40) copies of the candidate's vision (not more than 1,000 words) for the University in the 21st century;
- in the case of candidates identified and nominated by others, the Curriculum Vitae must be accompanied by a letter of consent, duly signed by the candidate;
- candidates must have three referees who are to forward references on them directly to the Registrar. Such referees should be able to attest to claims to high academic and managerial capability, as well as his/her moral uprightness.
- all short-listed candidates shall be required to make themselves available for interaction with the Joint Senate/Council Selection Committee.
All applications should be submitted
by Courier Service under confidential covers in sealed envelopes marked
“VICE-CHANCELLOR, FUNAAB” to reach the Office of the Registrar, Federal
University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Alabata Road, P.M.B. 2240, Abeokuta,
Nigeria
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
March 30th, 2012
Shortlisted candidates will be
expected, at a short notice, to attend an interactive interview meeting with
the Council and Senate Selection Board on 19th April, 2012.
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