Vacancy Announcement for the Post of Vice-Chancellor
Introduction
The Council of the University of Ilorin hereby announces to the general academic community that the post of Vice-Chancellor of the University will be vacant with effect from 16 October, 2017.
Therefore, in accordance with the provisions of the Universities (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act No. 11 of 1993, as amended by Act No. 25 of 1996 and The Universities (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Amendment) Act 2012, the Council has decided to commence in earnest the due process of appointing a new Vice-Chancellor.
A Brief History of the University
Established by the Federal Government of Nigeria in 1975, the University of Ilorin is the fastest-growing comprehensive public University in Nigeria with an enviable record of academic stability.
The University has fifteen (15) Faculties, 1 College of Health Sciences, 2 Institutes and a Postgraduate School, with a student population of over 30,000 and a total staff strength of 4,000. The University prides itself as one of the most stable Universities in Nigeria where academic activities are carried out in an atmosphere of peace, with students completing their courses as and when due without disruptions. This is a University where staff and students cooperate to ensure uninterrupted academic calendar in the interest of its stakeholders.
Academic Excellence
The University has carved for itself a niche in the areas of teaching and applied research. For example, the University has, at various times, been ranked best in research and development and other academic endeavours. It is one of the two Universities ranked A+in the 2011/2012 Institutional Accreditation of Nigerian Universities by the National Universities Commission (NUC) thereby earning a 7-year full institutional accreditation status. Furthermore, for the past few years, the University has been consistently ranked as one of the best Universities in Nigeria by different International Ranking Agencies including Web of World Universities (Webometric) which ranked the University the best in Nigeria for 3 consecutive years of 2009, 2010 and 2011 and one of the best 20 in Africa.
The Position
The Vice-Chancellor shall be the Chief Executive and Chief Academic Officer of the University and shall exercise general supervision over the University. He/She shall be Ex-Officio Chairman of Senate and Congregation and Member of the Governing Council. He/She shall be responsible to Council for the day to day management of the human, financial and material resources of the University.
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate for the post of Vice-Chancellor, University of Ilorin, must be:
i)
a distinguished Professor of not less than 10 years in one of the disciplines offered by the University of Ilorin;
ii)
of demonstrable astute managerial ability to maintain the peace and academic stability for which the University is reputed;
iii)
a scholar of outstanding national and international repute, with proficiency in Information Communication Technology (ICT) and considerable experience at top levels of University Administration;
iv)
a Professor with a track record of teaching, research and community service;
v)
a person of entrepreneurial and innovative pre-disposition, with a proven track record appropriate to the vision and mission of a first class University;
vi)
a person endowed with strong character and ability to give courageous and effective leadership;
vii)
a person capable of inspiring the advancement of learning and reaching out to all persons without discrimination in any form;
viii)
of a sound health, pleasant disposition, unassailable integrity and strong moral character for inspiring and maintaining moral discipline among staff and students; and
ix)
of proven ability to initiate contacts and funding from national and international sources.
Method of Application
Each applicant must forward forty (40) copies of signed “Curriculum Vitae“ which must contain:
i)
Full Names:
ii)
Date of Birth:
iii)
Nationality:
iv)
Permanent Home Address:
v)
Current Postal Address including e-mail address and Telephone contact:
vi)
Marital Status:
vii)
Number of Children (With Dates)
viii)
Institutions Attended (With Dates):
ix)
Academic Qualifications (With Dates)
x)
Professional Qualifications (With Dates)
xi)
Honours, Distinctions and Membership of Learned Societies and Professional bodies;
xii)
Outstanding publications, discoveries or inventions (giving all relevant details);
xiii)
Working experience in the University system (giving names of institution(s) and dates);
xiv)
Details of Administrative, Fund-attraction and Managerial Experience in the University system;
xv)
Specific services to local, national and international communities (giving dates, institution/establishment and status);
xvi)
Present Employment, Status, Salary and Employer;
xvii)
A statement of the candidate’s vision for the University in the next five years in not more than 1,000 words and not less than 600 words;
xviii)
Extra-Curricular Activities; and
xix)
Names and Addresses of three Referees (one of whom must, where appropriate, be the head of the establishment where the applicant currently works).
Conditions of Service
The appointment will be for one term of five years only while salary and other conditions of service shall be as approved for Vice-Chancellors of Federal Universities by the Federal Government and the Council.
Mode of Submission of Application
Application should be submitted (in a sealed envelope clearly marked at the top left corner,
“ Application for the Post of Vice-Chancellor” ) to the Registrar and Secretary to Council , University of Ilorin, P.M.B. 1515, Ilorin, Kwara State, not later than Six (6) weeks from the date of this advertisement.
The listed Referees are to directly submit or post their reports to the Registrar under confidential cover in an envelope clearly marked “Referee’s Report for the Post of Vice-Chancellor” to reach the Registrar not later than
Monday, 5 June 2017.
Candidates who would have attained the age of 60 years at the point of assumption of duty need not apply.
Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview.
Signed
E.D. OBAFEMI
Registrar and Secretary to Council

Vacancy for the Post of University Librarian
Office of the Registrar
Vacancy for the Post of University Librarian
The Council of the University of Ilorin hereby announces that the post of University Librarian of the University will become vacant with effect from 12th October, 2017.
In accordance with the provisions of the Universities (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act No. 11 of 1993, as amended by Act No. 25 of 1996 and the Universities (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Amendment) Act 2012, the Council has decided to begin the process of appointing a new University Librarian.
Consequently, applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates for the post.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
The candidate, who must have had a minimum of fifteen (15) years cognate experience, should possess at least a Master's Degree in Library Science. A Doctorate Degree will be an added advantage. The candidate must show evidence of substantial contribution to knowledge through research and scholarly publications in reputable Journals. In addition, the candidate should have proficiency in management and administration, capability to initiate research and be knowledgeable in the application of Computer to Library operations and services.
The ideal candidate should have been a Deputy University Librarian or its equivalent for not less than five (5) years.
APPOINTMENT
The successful candidate shall hold office for a single term of five (5) years.
DUTIES
The University Librarian is a Principal Officer of the University, responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the administration of the University Library and co-ordination of all Library services in the University, its College, Faculties, Institutes and other teaching and research units. As an academic unit, the successful candidate will be expected to give both administrative and academic leadership.
SALARY
This and other conditions of service shall be as approved for University Librarians of Federal Universities by the Federal Government of Nigeria and the Governing Council of the University of Ilorin.
CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
The successful candidate shall hold office for a single term of five (5) years.
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Applicants are required to submit a set of their credentials and thirty-five (35) typewritten copies of their applications, giving the following information in the order listed below:
i) Full Names:
ii) Post Desired and Department:
iii) Date of Birth:
iv) Place of Birth and State of Origin:
v) Nationality:
vi) Permanent Home Address:
vii) Current Postal Address:
viii) Cell Phone Number:
ix) E-mail Address:
x) Marital Status:
xi) Number of Children with Names and Ages:
xii) Institutions Attended (with dates):
xiii) Pure Academic Qualifications (with dates):
xiv) Professional Qualifications (with dates)
xv) List of Publications with Details of Title, Publishers or Journals dates and pages (where applicable):
xvi) Working Experience (General and Specific Experience with dates):
xvii) Details of administrative experience and service to the Community (with status and dates):
xviii) Present Employment, Status, Salary and Employer;
xix) Extra-Curricular Activities:
xx) Names and Addresses of Three Referees (two of whom must be professionals or authorities in relevant fields) who must be requested by the applicant to forward directly to the Registrar, confidential Reports on the applicant indicating the post desired.
Only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.
CLOSING DATE:
Applications are to be forwarded to the Registrar, University of Ilorin, P.M.B. 1515, Ilorin, not later than six (6) weeks from the date of this publication.
Signed
E. D. OBAFEMI
Registrar and Secretary to Council
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