Unicross Search For A New Vice Chancellor Begins

By, Promise Imoh

University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) has officially begun the process of appointing a new Vice Chancellor.        

This was revealed in a statement signed by the Registrar and Secretary to Council, Victor Ene, on Tuesday.

The university’s Governing Council has therefore called for applications from suitable and qualified candidates with experience in University administration. The application period is open for six weeks from the date of publication.

Applicants are expected to submit 20 copies of their detailed Curriculum Vitae, a vision statement for the University, and contact information for three referees. All applications must be submitted under confidential cover in sealed envelopes to the Registrar, University of Cross River State, either by hand or courier.

The statement noted that, the Vice Chancellor being the Chief Executive and Academic Officer of the university, is responsible for advising the Governing Council, maintaining discipline, regulating student admissions, and ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the institution. The position is tenured for a single, non-renewable term of five years.

According to the statement, interested candidates must be full Professors with a minimum of seven years at that rank in a recognized university. Additionally, applicants must possess at least 25 scholarly publications in reputable journals, demonstrate international academic linkages, and have a proven track record of academic and administrative leadership. Candidates must be under the age of 65 at the time of appointment.

The statement further outlined the following as the required qualifications and attributes for the position:

“The candidate must be a full Professor for no less than seven (7) years in a recognized University, with the ability to provide both academic and administrative leadership. The Professor should have extensive international reputation and academic linkages. The candidate must possess high academic credentials and outstanding accomplishments in both academic and public life. The candidate should be capable of commanding the respect and loyalty of staff, students, and the University’s host community. A minimum of twenty-five (25) scholarly publications in reputable journals is required as of the date of appointment as a Professor. Tenure: The Vice Chancellor shall be appointed for a single term of five (5) years.

“Salary and Conditions of Service are as applicable to the post of Vice Chancellor in Nigerian Universities and are subject to government stipulations.

“Applicants must submit 20 copies of their comprehensive Curriculum Vitae, including details such as full names, date and place of birth, contact address, email, telephone numbers, marital status, number and ages of children, academic qualifications (with copies of credentials), teaching, research, administrative and management experience, membership of academic and professional bodies, and a personal vision statement for the university.

“Candidates must also provide the names and contact information of three referees who can attest to their academic and managerial competence, as well as their moral character. Referees are expected to send their references directly to the Registrar.

“All applications must be submitted in sealed envelopes, marked confidential, and addressed to the Registrar and Secretary to Council, University of Cross River State. The deadline for submission is six weeks from the date of publication.

“Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. Applicants must not be more than 65 years old at the time of assumption of duty”. The statement noted.