Federal University Otuoke, Bayelsa State Recruits Vice-Chancellor October, 2015

The Federal University Otuoke is one of the nine universities
established by the Federal Government on February 1.1,2011, with a
mandate to increase access to University education in all the States of
the Country, promote quality tertiary education and have a focus on
regional issues in education and

research. It is located in Otuoke,
Ogbia Local Government Area in Bayelsa State.

The position of Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University Otuoke,
Bayelsa State, will be vacant with effect from 17th February, 2016. In
this regard, and in accordance with the Provisions of the Universities
and the approval of the Council, the University wishes to commence the
processes for the appointment of a Vice-Chancellor.

To this end, applications are hereby invited from interested and suitably qualified candidates for the post of:

Job Title: Vice-Chancellor

Location: Bayelsa State

Responsibilities
The Vice-Chancellor is the Chief Executive and Academic Head of the
University; and is also the Chairman of Senate, Congregation and member
of the Governing Council. The Vice-Chancellor shall exercise general
supervision over the activities of the University and have general
responsibility to Council for the maintenance of law, order and peace in
the University by ensuring that the Law, Statutes and Regulations of
the University are enforced and observed.

The Vice-Chancellor shall among other duties:

• Give academic leadership by promoting academic excellence;
• Be competent at all times to advise the Council on all matters
  affecting the policy, finances and administration of the University;
• Regulate the admission of students, subject to the guidelines and procedure approved by the Senate and other statutory bodies;
• Be responsible for staff and student discipline and welfare in the University.

Requirements
Applicants for the position of Vice-Chancellor, Federal University
Otuoke, must be distinguished scholars with outstanding academic and
administrative records and must be proven manager of human and material
resources. Specifically, the candidate:

• Must be a full professor of normally, not less than ten (10)
  years standing with ability to provide dynamic academic and
  administrative leadership for the University and should have held
  sufficient academic and administrative positions to prepare the
  candidate for the position of Vice-Chancellor;
• Be able to uplift the academic stature of the University;
• Should have a good understanding of the vision and mission of the University;
• Should be able to attract research grants and complementary
  funds from local and international agencies, for the development of the
  University;
• Should be able to exhibit entrepreneurial drive and ability to
  attract extra-statutory funds and mobilize other resources for the
  development of the University;
• Should have excellent written and spoken communication skills;
• Should be in a position to ensure the enforcement of the University Law and Regulations;
• Should be information and Communication Technology (ICT)
  proficient and he committed to the development of ICT into the
  University programmes and services;
• Must be of excellent physical and mental health and of unassailable integrity;
• Must not be more than 65 years of age by February, 2016, when the position is scheduled to be occupied.
• Should possess personal integrity in the management of funds and
  be able to deploy financial resources as appropriate in the context of
  Strategic Plan of the University;
• Must demonstrate inter-personal and team building skills and
  possess the ability to build bridges between staff, students, and other
  members of the university community and stake-holders;
• Should have a demonstrable ability to establish and maintain
  partnerships with local, national, international, governmental and non-
  governmental agencies and organizations;
• Should be an individual who, judging from his/her track records,
  is likely to earn the respect as well as the loyalty of members of
  staff, students and the University Community;
• Should be able to demonstrate ability to attract, motivate,
  andretainhighly skilled and talented staff in all categories of staff
  (teaching and non-teaching);

Tenure

• The Vice-Chancellor shall hold the office for a single term of five (5) years.

Eligibility for Interview

• Only candidates whose applications are short-listed will be invited for interview.

Remuneration
The remuneration and condition of service for the post of
Vice-Chancellor are as applicable in all Federal Universities and as
determined by the Federal Government of the Country.

How to Apply
 
Interested candidates are required to submit thirty copies (30) of their
application letters and curriculum vitae in an envelope addressed to:

The Registrar,
Federal University Otuoke,
P.M.B. 126,
Yenegoa,
Bayelsa State.

The applications must include academic and professional qualifications,
Birth Certificate or Statutory Declaration of Age, list of publications,
verifiable evidence of work experience and curriculum vitae that
includes the following among other information:

• Full Name (Surname, First Name, Middle Name)
• Post Applied for
• Place and State of Birth
• Nationality
• State of Origin
• Permanent Home Address
• Correspondence Address (if different from permanent home address)
• Mobile Phone Number
• E-mail Address
• Marital Status
• Number and Ages of Children (if any)
• Educational Institutions Attended with Dates
• Academic Qualifications Obtained with Dates
• Professional Qualifications Obtained with Dates
• Work Experience Including Full Details of Former and Present Posts
• Community Service(s) Rendered (including dates and locations)
• Full Details of Teaching Experience
• List of Publications and Dates where Applicable
• Honors/Awards
• Extra-Curricular Activities
• Names and Addresses of Three Referees One of whom must be from the last or Current Place of Employment.

Reference Letters
Candidates should request their referees to send under confidential
cover their independent reports to the Registrar with full details of
the applicant and the post applied for, not later than the closing date
of this advertisement. The reference letters should be marked
CONFIDENTIAL on the right hand corner of the envelope.

NOTE: The post applied for must be clearly written at the top right hand
corner of the envelope. A one-page of candidate’s vision statement for
the University during his/her tenure if appointed should be attached
to the application.

Deadline  18th November, 2015