The Government of Kano State has established a University known as NORTHWEST UNIVERSITY, Kano. It is going to be a conventional University offering courses and conducting research in various areas of sciences and humanities. Academic activities will commence in October 2012.
The Northwest University is meant to be of the highest International standard in all respects. Applications are therefore invited from suitably qualified candidates for the following posts: –
Position: Vice-Chancellor
The Vice Chancellor of the new University shall be employed on two-year contract term at the beginning, with negotiable remuneration package but not below the salary of a V.C. in the Nigerian University.
Required Qualifications:
The candidate for the post of Vice-Chancellor is required to possess an extensive University education, academic and administrative experience at University level, and should be a proven manager of human and material resources.
Specifically, the candidate is expected to: –
- Be a highly distinguished academic with a PhD Degree
- Be on the rank of a Professor.
- Be a successful scholar who is well rooted in the finest academic tradition
- Have had a wide academic and administrative experience at University level and be capable of giving dynamic leadership
- Engender international respect in the academic world to bring international respect and recognition to the young University
- Be a person with clear vision for the rapid development of the young University
- Possess the ability to create harmony between and among staff and students on the one hand and the host community on the other
- Be of sound mental and physical health
- Be morally sound and of unassailable integrity
- Demonstrate commitment to the University’s vision, mission, philosophy and objectives
- ICT compliant
Method of Application:
Applicants are required to note and comply with the following conditions: –
- Each application should be sent in Hard copy, with 20 copies of the candidate’s current Curriculum Vitae duly signed and dated by the candidates. The Curriculum Vitae should include the candidate’s name in full, age, marital status, educational qualifications, nationality, professional and academic achievements, and any other relevant information;
- Each application should include the names and addresses (postal and email) of three referees. At least one of the referees should be able to testify to the academic standing of the candidate and another to testify to the candidate’s moral character and integrity. The applicant shall request each referee to forward a confidential report on him/her directly to the CHAIRMAN IMPLEMENTATION COMMITTEE in a property sealed envelope dearly marked “REFEREE’S REPORT FOR APPLICANT FOR THE POST OF VICE-CHANCELLOR” at the top left comer of the envelope or mailed to nwukano@gmail.com; with “REFEREE’S REPORT FOR APPLICANT FOR THE POST OF VICE-CHANCELLOR” as the subject
- Each application must be accompanied by 20 copies (Hard or Soft depending on the medium) of the applicant’s vision and plans for the development of the University;
- All applications shall be submitted under confidential cover and addressed or mailed to:-
The Chairman Implementation Committee,
Northwest University, Kano
Kabuga-Katsina Road,
P.M.B 3099
Kano State, Nigeria
- The sealed envelop containing the application shall be marked “Application for the post of Vice-Chancellor” (or used as the subject where email is the medium) at the top left corner and forwarded to reach the Chairman Implementation Committee on or before 6th June, 2012.
Website: www.nwu.edu.ng
Email: nwukano@gmail.com
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