The Governing Council of the Obafemi Awolowo
University, through the Registrar has officially advertised that candidates
aspiring for the post of Vice-Chancellor of the University commence
application. This is coming after the extension of the tenure of the acting
Vice-Chancellor. Professor Anthony Elujoba, who was selected by the majority to
handle the helm of affairs of the Universtiy following the crises that rocked
the University upon the last selection.
In the
advert, the requirements to be fulfilled by the aspirants are listed, find full
details of the requirements below;
“THE CANDIDATE"
The person for the post of Vice-Chancellor of
Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, is required to possess a good University
education of a recognized University and should be a proven manager of human
and material resources. Specifically, the candidate shall be expected to:
·
be 50 years old and above, but not older than 65
years by June, 2017;
·
be a highly distinguished scholar of the rank of
Professor of not less than ten (10) years experience on that rank, with ability
to provide academic and administrative leadership for the University Community;
·
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 as expressed in its strategic
plan which theme is ‘Harnessing Technology for Academic Excellence’;
·
demonstrate interpersonal and team building skills
and possess 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 much needed 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 governmental and non-governmental
agencies.
More details on the application procedure can be found HERE
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