In accordance with the provisions of Samuel Adegboyega University Law, the Board of Trustees of the University wishes to fill the position below. Consequently, applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates for the position.
Position: Vice-Chancellor
Interested candidates are requested to note the following information about the University:
The University
Samuel Adegboyega University (SAU) is a private University established by The Apostolic Church, LAWNA Territory, Nigeria. It is being granted an
Operational license by the Federal Government of Nigeria and academic activities are expected to commence in September 2011. The University will take off with academic programmes in Three (3) Colleges namely Humanities, sciences, and Social and Management Sciences. Other programmes are to commence in the second and third phases of the development of the University. They include Postgraduate programmes, Colleges of Agriculture, Law, Environmental Studies, Education, Engineering and Medical Sciences.
Our Vision
To be a world-class university, excellent in academic traditions and exceptional in providing university education which empowers the graduates to act with professional competence and with ethical steadfastness in fulfilling their obligations to the society.
Our Mission
The Vice-Chancellor ids the Chief Executive and Academic Officer of the University and ex-officio Chairman of the Senate and Member of Governing Council. He shall exercise general supervision over the University and shall have general responsibility to the Board of Trustees and Council for maintaining and promoting the efficiency and good order of the University. It shall be the duty of the Vice-Chancellor to see that the provisions of the Law and Statute, Ordinances and Regulations of the University are observed.
The Position
The Vice-Chancellor is the Chief Executive and Academic Officer of the University and ex-officio Chairman of the Senate and Member of Governing Council He shall exercise general supervision over the University and shall have general responsibility to the Board of Trustees and Council for maintaining and promoting the efficiency and good order of the University. It shall be the duty of the Vice-Chancellor to see that the provisions of the Law and Statute Ordinances and Regulations of the University are observed.
The Candidate
The candidate for the post of Vice-Chancellor is required to possess a good
University education and should be a proven successful manager of human and material resources.
Specifically, the candidate must
- Be a distinguished scholar of the rank of Professor of not less than 10 years with the ability to provide academic and administrative leadership for the University. Holding similar post will be an added advantage;
- Through his/her track record, command the respect of both the national and international academic communities;
- Possess the ability to strengthen relationships among students, staff, and other members of the University community, and the general population and community;
- Have a feasible plan for the development of the University, in line with the set vision of the University, and possess the drive and ability to attract funds and strengthen linkages with other Universities, national and international, communities;
- Be in excellent physical and mental health;
- Be a person of integrity and courage, able to defend and uphold the academic independence of the University.
Terms and Conditions of Services Applicable to the post
The Vice-Chancellor shall hold office for five (5) years on such terms and conditions as may be specified in the letter of appointment. The remuneration and other conditions of service are competitive as may be determined from time to time by Board of Trustees/Governing Council.
Method Application
Each application should be made in twenty (20) copies and be accompanied by 20 copies of the candidate’s curriculum vitae duly signed and dated. The curriculum vitae should be presented in the following order:
1. Name in Full (Surname first and in capitals):
2. Post Desired:
3. Place and Date of Birth, State of Origin and Nationality:
4. Marital Status/Number and Ages of Children;
5. Current Postal /Contact Address (With Phone No. and e-mail address);
6. Permanent Address;
7. Institutions Attended (with dates):
8. Educational Qualifications (with dates);
9. Professional Qualifications (with dates);
10. Membership of Professional Bodies;
11. Distinctions and Awards (With dates);
12. Statement of Work Experience including full details of former and present posts;
13. Post-graduate Supervision:
14. Major Academic related services to the Nation outside the University System;
15. Important Academic Conferences/ Workshops/Courses Attended;
16. Publications (Thesis, Books/Monographs, Published Articles);
17. Technical Reports;
18. Present Employment Status, Salary and Employer;
19. Extra-Curricular Activities;
20. Names and Addresses of 3 Referees (one of whom must be in candidate’s field of study)
Each application should include the names and addresses of three referees. Each referee should be contacted by the applicant to forward, direct to the Chairman, Board of Trustees, a confidential report on the candidate’s character, academic and managerial abilities in a properly sealed envelope marked post of Vice-Chancellor: Referee’s Report at the top left hand corner of the envelope.
Each application must be accompanied by 20 copies of statement of the candidate’s vision for the University
All applications and supporting documents shall be submitted by courier service under confidential cover addressed to:
The Chairman, Board of Trustees (BOT)
c/o Office of the LAWNA Territorial Chairman,
the Apostolic Church,
LAWNA Territorial Headquarters,
LAWNA International Convention Grounds,
Olorunda-ketu, Lagos,
Lagos State.
Or by mail to:
The Chairman, Board of Trustees (BOT)
Samuel Adegboyega University,
Coordinating/ Liaison Office,
LAWNA Territorial Headquarters,
LAWNA International Convention Grounds,
Olorunda-ketu,
P.O. Box 32, Ebute-Metta, Lagos,
Lagos State.
E-mail: sau.taclawnaedu@gmail.com
The sealed envelope(s) containing the applications or nominations should be marked POST OF VICE-CHANCELLOR at the top left hand corner and forwarded to reach the Chairman, BOT on or before 1st April 2011.
Candidates should please note that only those who shortlisted will be contacted.
