Lagos State University, Ojo Internal and External advertisement for the post of VICE CHANCELLOR The Candidate It will be the duty of the Vice Chancellor, to ensure that Standard does not fall in all academic programmes, especially in programmes in which the university is highly reputed, and also that relatively new programmes attain enviable standards, such that Accreditation granted to Academic programmes are sustained. The Criteria to be met by candidates for the post of the Vice-Chancellor Lagos State are that each candidate: I. Should a Doctorate degree in and should be experienced professor, with several years of teaching and research in a University, or Institution of comparable status: II. Should command high intellectual respect of his colleagues; III. Must have a proven track record of university administration and management, as well as proven leadership qualities; IV. Must be a visionary leadership, capable of moving the university into prominence; V. Must have national and International exposure beyond Academics and must be a distinguished world-class personality; VI. Must be a go-getter and must see fund-raising as a major strategy for sustaining the autonomy of the University Tenure The appointment is for a Term of four (4) years and renewable for a second term only of four (4) years only. Remuneration Remuneration for the Vice- Chancellor, includes a consolidated salary, housing facility and other benefits and allowance that apply to Vice- Chancellor in Nigerian universities Method of application Candidates should apply with fifteen (15) copies of their curriculum Vitae (CV), providing information on the following: a. Full name b. Place and date of birth c. Marital Status: Number and ages of Children d. Academic qualifications (degrees with classes: copies of certificates to be enclosed). e. Teaching, research, Administrative and Managerial experience f. Academic distinctions g. Membership of academic and professional Bodies h. Scholarly publications (well referenced) i. Vision for the university in the next four (4) years (NOT more than 1000 words or a minimum of 600 words) j. Names and addresses of three (3) referees, who should be able to attest to the candidate’s standing and abilities academically and managerially, as well as morals, character and integrity.
Submission of application All applications are to be submitted under confidential cover with the envelope marked “Post of the Vice Chancellor, LASU” sealed and addressed to: The Pro Chancellor, Lagos state university and submitted to; The Registrar and Secretary to the Council, Registrar’s office, Administration Block II, Lagos State University Ojo
Shortlisted Candidates Shortlisted candidates will be required to make themselves available for interview with the Joint Council and Senate Selection Committee at a date that will be duly and formally conveyed to such candidates in writing.
