Vice-Chancellor

Summit University, Offa – Vice-Chancellor

The Governing Council hereby invites applications from suitably qualified, distinguished, and visionary scholars for the position below:

Job Title: Vice-Chancellor

Location: Offa, Kwara

The Position

• The Vice-Chancellor is the Chief Executive and Academic Head of the University and is responsible for providing strategic academic, administrative, financial, and institutional leadership for the achievement of the University's vision, mission, and strategic objectives.
• The Vice-Chancellor shall be responsible to the Governing Council for the overall administration, development, and efficient management of the University and shall ensure that the provisions of the University's enabling instruments, Statutes, Ordinances, Regulations, and approved policies are observed.
• The Vice-Chancellor shall serve as Chairman of Senate and Congregation and as a member of the Governing Council and other statutory bodies as provided by the University's governing instruments.

Qualifications and Experience

The candidate must:

• Be a full Professor with not less than seven (7) years of professorial experience and a distinguished record of academic and administrative achievement.
• Have held senior academic and administrative positions of sufficient responsibility and scope to prepare the candidate for the position of Vice-Chancellor.
• Demonstrate a sustained record of academic excellence, scholarly productivity, and academic leadership sufficient to command the respect of national and international academic communities.
• Demonstrate a good understanding of, and commitment to, the vision, mission, values, and strategic aspirations of Summit University, Offa.
• Demonstrate the quality, relevance, and impact of scholarly contributions through evidence such as citation impact, research influence, scholarly collaborations, policy, or societal impact, where applicable.
• Demonstrate a strong record of presenting research at national and international academic conferences, including evidence of substantial participation in international scholarly engagements.
• Demonstrate exceptional interpersonal, communication, and team-building skills and the ability to build trust and bridges among staff, students, members of the University community, and other stakeholders.
• Possess unquestionable personal integrity, sound judgement, emotional intelligence, and a strong commitment to ethical leadership, transparency, and accountability.
• Have excellent written and spoken communication skills.
• Be information and technology proficient and demonstrate commitment to the continuous development and integration of ICT into the University's academic, research, and administrative activities.
• Demonstrate the ability to protect, uphold, and promote the University's Laws, Statutes, Regulations, policies, and institutional values.
• Be physically and mentally capable of effectively performing the duties and responsibilities of the office.
• Not be above sixty-five (65) years of age at the time of assumption of duty.

Terms and Conditions of Service

• The appointment shall be for a period of four (4) years, with a remuneration package comparable to what obtains in Federal, State, and Private universities in Nigeria and as approved from time to time by the Governing Council of the University.
• The appointment shall also attract such privileges, benefits, and other perquisites of office as may be approved by the Governing Council.

Application Closing Date

8th December, 2026.

Curriculum Vitae Format

• Full Name, with surname in Capital letters
• Position applied for
• Telephone number(s)
• E-mail address
• State of Origin
• Date of Birth
• Place of Birth
• Nationality
• Religion
• Current Postal / Contact Address
• Marital Status
• Number and ages of children
• Institutions attended, with dates
• Academic qualifications obtained, with dates
• Membership of relevant professional bodies and certifications, with dates
• Full employment history, including details of former and present positions, institutions, major responsibilities, salaries, and dates
• Academic and administrative leadership experience
• Publications, with appropriate bibliographic details
• Research grants attracted and funded research projects led
• Grants, donations, funds, and other external resources mobilised
• National and international research collaborations and academic engagements
• Evidence of computer literacy and proficiency in ICT, including relevant packages and capabilities
• Major achievements, awards, recognitions, and notable contributions in previous employment or professional practice
• Major institutional reforms, innovations, or developmental initiatives led
• Community service, leadership roles, and relevant professional engagements
• Names, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three (3) referees, one of whom should be in a position to supply an authoritative academic and/or professional reference
• Signature and date.

Confidential Referees' Reports

• Applicants should request their referees to forward confidential reports directly to the Pro-Chancellor, Summit University, Offa.
• The referee's report should be submitted in a properly sealed envelope marked: "CONFIDENTIAL - REFERENCE REPORT (VICE-CHANCELLOR)" to the University's physical or mail address