About the Role
Summit University, Offa invites dynamic, visionary, and accomplished academic leaders to apply for the prestigious position of Vice-Chancellor. With a proud legacy of fostering transformative education that pairs rigorous academics with spiritual and holistic development, we are seeking a leader to steer our institution into its next phase of global academic excellence and innovation.
Key ResponsibilitiesThe Vice-Chancellor serves as the Chief Executive and Academic Head of the University, tasked with providing robust strategic direction across academic, administrative, and financial domains. Core duties include:
- Acting as the primary administrative leader responsible to the Governing Council for the overall development and efficient management of the institution.
- Serving as Chairman of the Senate and Congregation, guiding academic policies and standards.
- Ensuring strict compliance with the University's enabling instruments, statutes, ordinances, and approved policies.
- Fostering national and international partnerships to elevate the research profile and global standing of the University.
- Promoting a culture of transparency, integrity, ICT integration, and continuous institutional improvement.
Candidates must meet the following rigorous criteria to be considered for this executive position:
- Must be a full Professor with at least seven (7) years of distinguished professorial experience.
- Demonstrated record of high scholarly productivity, citation impact, and active participation in international academic engagements.
- Proven senior administrative leadership experience within recognized tertiary institutions.
- Exceptional interpersonal, communication, team-building, and conflict-resolution skills.
- Unquestionable personal integrity, sound judgment, emotional intelligence, and ICT proficiency.
- Must not be older than sixty-five (65) years of age at the time of assumption of duty.
We offer a competitive compensation and leadership package designed to attract top-tier global talent:
- A four-year tenure with a competitive remuneration package comparable to leading Nigerian federal, state, and private universities.
- Attractive institutional perquisites, allowances, and official privileges as approved by the Governing Council.