1. Pursuant to the provisions of the law establishing Anambra State University – Anambra State, Govt. Law No 13 of 2000 as amended, Ordinances II Subsection I (page 306), the Governing Council of Anambra State University hereby notifies the Academic Community both within and outside Nigeria and the general public that the post of Vice-Chancellor of Anambra State University will become vacant on April 1, 2010. By this publication, the University serves a notice of its intention to commence the process of filling the vacancy, as aforementioned.
2. The Institution
The Anambra State University was established in 2000 by Anambra State Law No 13 of 2000 as amended, to provide first rate facilities for learning, to give quality instruction and training and to encourage all-round excellence in all branches of knowledge as may be considered desirable. The University is State owned, recognized by Educational Bodies in Nigeria, with two functioning campuses at Uli and Igbariam. The University caters for both the full-time and part-time students.
3. The Post
A candidate aspiring for the vacant post of Vice-Chancellor should hold the rank of full Professor, with vision, proven academic of national and international repute. He should have a solid background of administration, managerial ability and public relations. Other requisite qualities are transparency in private and public life, integrity, firmness, courage and commitment to “due process” in the exercise of assignments. The right candidate should also be of robust health, resourceful, and should have the ability to develop linkages with external communities to meet the emerging needs of the University, command the respect and engender cooperation and loyalty of staff and students of the University.
4. Schedule of Duties
The Vice-Chancellor shall:
i. Be the Principal and Chief Executive Officer of the University
ii. Be the ex-officio Chairman of the Senate
iii. In the absence of the Chancellor, confer Degrees and other academic titles and distinctions of the University
iv. Be competent at all times to advise the Council on issues with respect to administration, finance and policy of the University
v. Be responsible to the Council in maintaining the efficiency and good order of the University and for ensuring the proper enforcement of the statutes, ordinances and regulations of the University.
vi. Regulate the admission of students into the University in accordance with stipulated guidelines and procedures approved by Senate and with any other law or policy applicable to the University
vii. Have the responsibility of ensuring that peace and order are maintained within the University estate and,
viii Undertake any other duties deemed appropriate to promote development of the University in a conducive atmosphere.
5. Terms and Conditions of Service Applicable to the Post.
a. The Vice-Chancellor shall hold office for a single term of five (5) years only.
b. The remuneration and other conditions of service are as applicable to the post of Vice-Chancellor in Nigerian Universities and as determined by the State Government and the Governing Council of the University from time to time.
6. Method of Application
Each candidate should submit thirty (30) copies of his/her detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV/Resume) duly signed and dated, providing information as stated hereunder:
i. Full Name
ii. Place and Date of Birth (Not above 60years at the time of application)
iii. Marital Status, number and ages of children
iv. Academic Distinctions (Degrees with classes. Copies of certificates to be attached)
v. Teaching, Research, Administrative and Managerial Experience
vi. Academic Distinction
vii. Membership of Academic and Professional Bodies
viii. Scholarly Publications (well referenced)
ix. Mission Statement on Vision for the University in the next five (5) years (not more than 10 pages)
x. Names and addresses of three (3) Referees who should be in a position to attest to the candidate’s academic, professional and managerial abilities as well as moral character and uprightness. The Referees should submit by themselves, confidential reports on each candidate to the Registrar and Secretary to Council with the candidate’s name indicated on the envelope.
In the case of candidates identified and nominated by the Search/Nomination Committee, the Curriculum Vitae must be accompanied by a letter of consent, duly signed and dated by the candidate.
All candidates must formally apply for the post irrespective of the process of nomination/search.
All applications are to be submitted in sealed envelopes marked boldly at the upper left hand corner “POST OF VICE-CHANCELLOR, ANAMBRA STATE UNIVERSITY”, addressed to the Registrar and Secretary to Council, Anambra State University, P.M.B. 02 Uli, to reach him not later than FOUR WEEKS from the date of this publication.
7. Interaction
Short-listed candidates shall be invited for interaction with the Joint Council/Senate Committee on Appointment of Vice-Chancellor on the date approved by the Committee.
S. E. Ofoegbu
Registrar and Secretary to Council |
