Recruitment at the University of Calabar

The University of Calabar came into being on the strength of Decree No. 80 of 1979. Starting academic work in 1975, the University has the object of encouraging the advancement of learning and holding out to all persons without distinction to race, creed, sex, political or religious affiliation, the opportunity of acquiring a higher and liberal education. The University seeks to promote courses of Instruction and other facilities for the pursuit of learning mall its branches and to make those facilities available on appropriate terms to such persons that are equipped to benefit from them.

The Governing Council of the University of Calabar has declared a vacancy for the position of Vice-Chancellor in the University with effect from 1st December 2020. In accordance with the provisions of the University (Miscellaneous Provisions) Decree No. 11 of 1993 (as amended), the Council invite applications for:

Job Title: Vice-Chancellor

Location: Calabar, Cross River

Requirements
The candidate for the post of Vice-Chancellor is expected to:

• Be an acclaimed scholar who is a Professor of very high repute and must have published in academic journals that are both of National and International repute
• Have had a wide range of academic and administrative experience
• Be on the rank of Professor for at least 9 years by 1st December, 2020.
• Provide administrative leadership to a well-informed and articulate local academic community
• Be a fair-minded and dynamic individual with a reputation that is impeccable in his dealing with people at all levels
• Possess requisite and relevant managerial experience to be able to provide leadership to the University
• Enjoy certified excellent medical and mental health
• Be a person of proven probity and integrity
• Be a well exposed and informed person possessing skills in communication technology, appreciating the consequences of ICT in the contemporary knowledge industry
• Be a tested and excellent manager of resources
• Must not be more than 65 years of age by 1st December 2020

Conditions of Service

• A Vice-Chancellor shall hold office for a single term of 5 years.
• The remunerations and other conditions of service shall be as applicable in Nigerian Federal Universities and or as may be approved by the Governing Council of the University from time to time.

Job Title: Director of Physical Planning

Location: Calabar, Cross River

Job Requirements

• A candidate must possess a good Honours Degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Town and Regional Planning or related discipline not below Second Class Lower Division (22), from a recognized University or an HND from a Polytechnic and a Master of Science degree in Architecture, Urban and Regional Planning or related discipline.
• In addition, a candidate must be a registered member of the Architects Registration Council of Nigeria (ARCON), Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN), Town Planning Registration Council of Nigeria (TOPREC) and must have at least twelve (12) years post-graduation cognate experience.
• A candidate must have served in the position of Deputy Director of Physical Planning or similar position with a minimum of three (3) years’ experience on that post.
• Such a candidate must be proficient in ICT, particularly in Computer Aided Designs and Controls.

Salary
The salary attached to this post is CONTISS 15.

Deadline: 9th July, 2020.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit 30 copies of their Applications with detailed Curriculum Vitae, duly signed and dated by the candidates with the most recent Passport Sized Photographs attached to each. The sealed envelopes should be marked on the top right hand corner “Vice-Chancellorship Position”

The Curriculum Vitae should among others indicate:

• Full names
• Date of Birth/Age
• Marital Status
• Academic Qualifications
• Publications and
• Administrative Experience

All Applications are to be forwarded to:
The Registrar,
University of Calabar,
P.M.B. 1115, Calabar,
Cross River State.

Important Information / Notice

• Each application should bear the names and addresses of three referees. Each referee should be requested by the applicant to forward directly to the “Registrar”, a confidential report in sealed envelope marked Referees Report for applicant for the position of Vice-Chancellor at the top left hand corner of the envelope.
• Interview: Only short-listed candidates will be invited for interview.