Al-Hikmah University announces vacancy for the Post of Vice Chancellor

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Al-Hikmah University announces vacancy for the Post of Vice Chancellor

The Governing Council of Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, Nigeria wishes to announce that the Position of Vice-Chancellor of the University will be vacant from July 13, 2025. In accordance with the provisions of Al-Hikmah University Law 2003 (as amended), the Governing Council wishes to commence the process of filling the vacancy and hereby invites interested, qualified and highly motivated candidates with not less than fifteen (15) years of academic and administrative experience in the University system to apply for the position.

(2) THE UNIVERSITY

Al-Hikmah University, llorin was licensed by the Federal Government of Nigeria on January 7, 2005. It is a faith-based, private and conventional University with a strong Islamic content. The University aims at providing high moral standard and academic excellence for the good of the Nigerian nation and humanity. It is also committed to the development of highest academic standard, both at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. In twenty (20) years of its existence, the University has graduated sixteen (16) sets of students.

Al-Hikmah University, Borin is developing at a rapid pace, operating from three (3) campuses (Adeta, Atere and igbaja). It has eleven (11) faculties, namely; Agriculture, Computing, Engineering and Technology, Education, Humanities and Social Sciences, Law, Management Sciences, Natural and Applied Sciences, Nursing Sciences and a College of Health Sciences with three faculties: Basic Clinical Sciences, Basic Medical Sciences and Clinical Sciences. The University also has Postgraduate School and an Institute of Education. There are thirty two (32) departments and twelve (12) centres running fifty-five (55) undergraduate programmes and forty-seven (47) postgraduate programmes, as approved by the National Universities Commission (NUC), with a student population of 11,997 as at the end of 2023/2024 academic

session.

(3) DUTIES OF THE VICE-CHANCELLOR

The Vice-Chancellor is the Chief Executive and Academic Officer of the University, and is directly responsible to the University Governing Council for the management of human, financial and material resources of the University. In addition to the duties stated in statule 6 of the University Law 2003 (as amended), the Vice-Chancellor shall also be responsible for maintaining peace, order and efficient management of the affairs of the University, and ensuring the implementation of the Law, Statutes, Ordinances and Regulations of the University.

(4) QUALIFICATIONS AND QUALITIES OF THE CANDIDATE

The candidate, who should be a seasoned academic and experienced administrator, should possess the following minimum academic qualifications and qualities: (Imust be a holder of Ph.D. degree in relevant discipline and should be of the rank of Professor, with a minimum of seven (7) years' experience on that level.

(ii) must not be above 64 years on assumption of duty

(iii) must be a highly distinguished and respected scholar of national and international repute.

( iv) must be mentally and physically fit to handle challenging responsibilities;

(v) must be God-fearing, with a good track record and proven integrity:

(Iv) must be ready to sustain and advance the cause of the University through aggressive internally-generated revenue drive

(vii)must have the capacity to attract national and international research and development grants:

(viii)must be proficient in the use of information and communication technology,

(ix) must be ready to strengthen the good relationship that exists among staff, students, other members of the University Community and other Stakeholders: and

(x) must have extensive and deep experience in all facets of university administration.

(5) TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE

The Vice-Chancellor shall hold office for a single term of five (5) years only, on such terms and conditions as may be specified in the letter of appointment. The remuneration is attractive and comparable to what is obtainable in in other Nigerian Universities. Other conditions of service and fringe benefits shall be as determined by the Governing Council from time to time.

(6) METHOD OF APPLICATION

Interested candidates are requested to provide soft copies of detalled application and scanned copies of certificates and relevant credentials as well as signed Curriculum Vitae including:

• Full Names

• Date and Place of Birth

• Permanent and Current Postal Address

• Telephone Number(s)

• E-mail Address

• Marital Status

• Nationality

• Number and Ages of Children

• Educational Institutions Attended (with Dates)

• Academic and Professional Qualifications (with Dates)

• Academic Distinctions

• Scholarly Publications

• Membership of Academic and Professional Bodies

• Detailed work experience, previous employers and positions held (with Dates)

• Other activities outside current employment

• Names and Addresses of three (3) Referees, one of whom should be related to his/her discipline and present place of work.

• Present employer, Position and Salary indicating detailed schedule of work

• Date of availability, if appointed

• A statement of the candidate's vision for the University in the next five (5) years and beyond (minimum of 750 and maximum of 1,000 words)

(7) CLOSING DATE

All applications and relevant documents should be forwarded to the Registrar's email address via registrar@alhikmah.edu.ng not later than two (2) weeks from the date of this advertisement.

Candidates should request their referees to forward Confidential Reports, on the candidate's character, academic and managerial abilities, to the Registrar's email above not later than two (2) weeks from the date of this advertisement.

Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview.