CAREER JOBS, CRESCENT UNIVERSITY, MONDAY 13, DECEMBER 2010

CRESCENT UNIVERSITY, ABEOKUTA
www.crescentversity.edu.ng/cicot/cicot.html

Internal and External Advertisement for the Post of:
VICE-CHANCELLOR
DEPUTY VICE-CHANCELLOR AND
UNIVERSITY LIBRARIAN

PREAMBLE
In consonance with Crescent University Law the Governing Council wishes to appoint a Vice-Chancellor and Deputy Vice-Chancellor effective from 3rd January, 2011.
THE INSTITUTION
Crescent University, Abeokuta was established in 2005 by the enabling, Law of Fe de rat Republic of Nigeria for the advancement of learning AND establishment of academic excellence. The University caters for students enrolled in full-time levels.
A summation of CUA objectives, is given, as to create opportunities for deserving candidates to further their education by providing programmes of studies that will give them skills, which will enable them develop their full potentials, AND make them well-rounded scholars imbued with the fear of God, AND useful members of the Society. Crescent University Abeokuta is also poised to, meet the specific manpower needs of Ogun State, as well as, undertake any other activities, appropriate for a University of the highest standard.
Crescent University Abeokuta is reputed far high standards, which it has maintained o.ver the years. The University Abeokuta has accreditation of the National Universities Commission.
The University has also over the years, maintained a consistent level of excellence in various disciplines in Natural and Applied Sciences, Information and Communication Technology as well as Social and Management Sciences.
THE JOB
The Enabling Law of Crescent University Abeokuta provides that the Vice-Chancellor shall:
Exercise general supervision over the University;
Have a general responsibility to the Council, for maintaining AND promoting the efficiency AND good order of the University;
Ensure that the provision of the Statutes AND Regulations are observed;
Be a member of Council;
Be the Chairman of the University Senate which is the highest decision making body for all Academic matters (i.e. students’ admissions, examinations AND graduation, establishment of new Academic programmes etc] in the University; AND.
Have responsibility for maintaining discipline in the University.
The Job demands a person who can harness limited financial resources to full effect, in running the University AND who is able to attract grants from financing bodies, especially International Donor Agencies. The Candidate should be able to cope adequately with varying needs of staff AND students AND emerging contemporary problems, especially those that are related to social life of students, in an increasingly dynamic AND Urban University.
THE POST OF VICE-CHANCELLOR
The Vice-Chancellor is a Principal Officer, as well as the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Academic Officer AND Chief image Maker of the University.
The Vice-Chancellor will, therefore, be expected to have a deep understanding of the terrain AND operations of tile University, AND provide Strategic Vision AND Leadership, to propel Crescent University, Abeokuta, Ogun State as a foremost University in Nigeria, with worldwide recognition. The Vice-Chancellor will have to play a pivotal role, in taking Crescent University to higher pedestal.
THE CANDIDATE
It will be the duty of the Vice-Chancellor to ensure that standard does NOT fall in ALL Academic programmes especially in programmes in which the University is highly reputed.
AND also that relatively new programmes attain enviable standards, such that ACCREDITATION granted to Academic programmes are sustained
The criteria to be met by candidate for the post of Vice-Chancellor of Crescent University, Abeokuta are that the candidate:
Should hold a Doctorate Degree AND should be an experienced Professor with several years of Teaching AND Research in a University or Institution of comparable status;
Should command high intellectual respect of his colleagues;
Must have a proven track record of University Administration AND Management, as well as proven evidence of Leadership qualities;
Must be a Visionary Leader, capable of leading and inspiring a spiritually upright University community and moving the University into prominence;
Must have National AND International exposure beyond Academics AND be a distinguished world-class personality;
Must be a go – getter AND Must see fund-raising as a major strategy, for sustaining the autonomy of the University.
TENURE
The appointment is for a TERM Of four [4] Years AND RENEWABLE for a second term of four [4] Years ONLY.
REMUNERATION
Remuneration for the Vice-Chancellor includes a consolidated salary, housing facility AND other benefits AND allowances, that apply to Vice- Chancellors in Nigerian Universities.
THE POST OF THE DEPUTY VICE-CHANCELLOR
The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (DVC) is to assist the Vice-Chancellor (VC) in the day-to-day management of the University. The DVC shall act in place of the VC when the office of the VC is vacant or if the VC is, for any reason (including ill-health and other matters occasioning absence from the precincts of the University) unable to perform his functions as the Vice-Chancellor.
THE PERSON
The criteria to be met by candidate for the post of Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Crescent University, Abeokuta are that the candidate:
Should hold a Doctorate Degree AND should be an experienced Professor with several years of Teaching AND Research in a University, or Institution of comparable status;
Should command high intellectual respect of his colleagues;
Must have It proven track record of University Administration AND Management, as well as proven evidence, of Leadership qualities;
Must be a Visionary Leader, capable of leading and inspiring a spiritually upright University community and moving the University into prominence;
Must have National AND International exposure beyond Academics AND be a distinguished world-class personality;
Must be a go – getter AND Must see fund-raising as a major strategy, for sustaining the autonomy of the University.
THE POSITION UNIVERSITY LIBRARIAN
The University Librarian shall be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the administration of the University Library and co-ordination of management of the Library Services in the University
THE PERSON
The suitable applicant should be highly knowledgeable and experienced in the management of library systems of higher institutions especially the University. Such person should be visionary, innovative, have capacity for their work and be ready to expeditiously deliver results. The University Librarian should possess require skills to manage and further develop an ICT oriented Library,
QUALIFICATION
Applicants should possess a good doctorate degree and at least 10 years post qualification experience in a university Library or related or relevant institution 5 of which must be in a higher management positions.
CONDITION OF SERVICE
Appointment is for a TERM of four [4] Years, AND RENEWABLE for a second term of four [4] Years ONLY
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Candidates should apply with fifteen [15] copies, of their detailed Curriculum Vitae [CV], providing information on the following:
Full Name
Place AND Date of Birth.
MARITAL STATUS: Number AND Ages of Children.
Academic qualifications [degrees with classes: copies of certificates to be enclosed].
Teaching, Research, Administrative AND Managerial experience
Academic Distinctions.
Membership of Academic AND Professional Bodies
Scholarly Publications [well referenced].
Vision for the University in the next four [4J Years. [NOT more than 1000 words OR a minimum of 600 words]. (Applicable only to the VC)
Names AND Addresses of three [3] Referees, who should be able to attest to the candidate’s standing and abilities academically, AND managerially, as well as morals, character AND integrity.
Submission of Application
ALL applications are to be submitted under Confidential COVER, AND addressed to:
The Registrar AND Secretary to Council
Registrar’s Office, Administration Block II
Crescent University
Abeokuta Ogun State
SHORT LISTED CANDIDATES
Short listed candidates will be required to make themselves available for interview, with the Joint Council AND Senate Selection Committee, at a DATE that will be duly AND formally conveyed to such candidates in writing.
SIGNED:
BARRISTER A. Z.AJIROLA
Registrar and Secretary To Council Crescent University, Abeokuta.

Application closes 20th December, 2010.