The Governing Council of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria hereby announces the commencement of the process of appointing the next Vice Chancellor of the university in
accordance with the Law establishing the University. Applications are hereby invited from qualified candidates to fill the
position of the Vice Chancellor of the university that became vacant on Wednesday, February14, 2024. Applicants are requested to note the following while applying for the position.
THE UNIVERSITY
Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, owned by the Oyo State Government, was established on April 23,
1990. The University presently operates two campuses with the main campus in Ogbomoso, and the satellite campus with
the College of Agricultural Sciences and Renewable Natural Resources is based in Iseyin, Oyo State.
The University presently has the following Faculties: Arts and Social Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, Renewable Natural resources (both faculties operating under the College of Agricultural Sciences and Renewable Natural Resources, Iseyin campus), Management Sciences, Pure and Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology, Food and Consumer sciences, Computing and Informatics, Environmental Sciences; College of Health Sciences with the following Faculties:
Clinical Sciences, Basic Medical Sciences, Basic Clinical Sciences and Nursing Science. There are about 35, 417regular undergraduate students, while there are about 2, 245 postgraduate students in the Postgraduate School. The University
also runs Pre-Degree and JUPEP Programmes, with 572 students, Part-Time Programmes with about 828 students as
well as LAUTECH Open Distance Learning Centre (LODLC) with about 7, 719 students. The University currently has 908
senior non-teaching staff, 231 junior staff and 685 academic staff on full time employment.
Within the period of a little over three decades of its existence, LAUTECH has been able to make its mark on the
educational development of the country through its tenacious commitment to its vision and mission statements which drive
its academic, physical and infrastructural development. The University has consistently been rated as the best state
university in Nigeria by the National Universities Commission (NUC) and as one of the best by other academic rating
agencies, both nationally and internationally.
THE VICE CHANCELLOR
The Vice Chancellor is the Chief Executive and Academic Head of the University. The candidate shall be the Chief
exponent of the educational mission of the University and the candidate’s office serves as the nerve centre of activities in
areas of protocol, external relations and coordination of various internal organs of the university. The Vice Chancellor sees
to the day-to-day administration of the University and the candidate shall ensure that the goals of the university are met.
The Vice Chancellor is responsible to the Governing Council for the management of the human, financial and material
resources of the university.
The Vice Chancellor exercises general superintendence over the University and is responsible to the Governing Council
for maintaining and promoting the good image of the university. It is the duty of the Vice Chancellor to see that the provision
of the Law, Statutes, the Ordinances, Policy and Regulations of the University are observed, and the candidate may
exercise such powers as may be necessary or expedient for the purpose. The Vice Chancellor must therefore be
competent at all times to advise Governing Council on any matter affecting the policy, finance and administration of the
University.
The Vice Chancellor is, by virtue of his/her office, a member of the University Governing Council, Chairman of Senate,
Congregation and Ex-officio member of the College/Faculty Board and any other authorities of the University set up by the
statutes and of any Body or Committee appointed by any of those bodies.
The success of the candidate’s job will depend on his/her ability to lead, motivate, and inspire both academic and nonteaching staff as well as students and other stakeholders to work towards the control/purpose of the university to advance
learning and enhance talent.
TENURE OF OFFICE/TERMS OF APPOINTMENT
The Vice Chancellor shall hold office for a single term of five (5) years, and shall not be eligible for re-appointment. The
candidate’s terms and conditions of service shall be embodied in a contract under the seal of the university. The
remuneration and other conditions of service shall be as applicable to the post of Vice Chancellor in Nigerian Federal and
State Universities and as may be determined by the Government of Oyo State and the Governing Council of the University.
THE CANDIDATE
The candidate for the post of Vice Chancellor is required to possess a good university education and should be a proven
manager of human and material resources. Specifically, the candidate is expected to:
(i)
Be a highly distinguished academic of the rank of professor for at least ten (10) years with proven ability to provide
academic leadership;
(ii)
Possess a proven track record of academic excellence, so as to be able to command the respect of national and
international academic communities and colleagues;
(iii)
Be a person with high integrity, impeccable character with no records of scandal or any form of indictment;
(iv)
Provide administrative leadership to a group of well-informed and articulate academic community;
(v)
Possess the ability to create the much-needed bridges between staff and students on one hand and on the other
hand between members of the university community and host community;
(vi)
Be a person with a clear vision for the development of a first-class university, even when under financial constraints;
(vii)
Be someone who appreciates and acts on merit and who will not give in to undue pressure;
(viii)
Shall not be above sixty-five (65) years by the time of assumption of office;
(ix)
Be able to demonstrate high level of ICTliteracy;
(x)
Have a strong ability to attract grants, both nationally and internationally;
(xi)
Enjoy excellent physical and mental health.
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Interested candidates are required to submit thirty-five (35) copies of their certificates and other relevant credentials, as
well as curriculum vitae, which should contain, among other things:
Name in full (Surname first in block letters), Date and place of birth, Nationality, State of origin, Permanent home address,
Present postal address, Phone number(s) and e-mail address, Marital status, Number of children, Educational institutions
attended with dates and qualifications with class of degrees, Membership/Fellowship of relevant professional bodies,
Work experience with details of former and present posts with dates, List of publications, Other relevant activities outside
current employment, Major professional achievements, contributions, including awards received, grants won,
scholarships, etc..,Sworn affidavit before a Commissioner for Oaths or Notary Public to the effect that the applicant is not a
member of a cult or secret society, Names and addresses of three (3) Referees.
Each Referee must be contacted by the applicant to forward directly to the Registrar, a confidential report on the
candidate’s character/conduct, academic and managerial competence in a sealed envelope marked “REFERENCE FOR
THE POST OF VICE-CHANCELLOR at the top left-hand corner of the envelop. The report must be received on or before
the close of the advertisement.
The applicant should include thirty-five (35) copies of the candidate’s statement of vision for the university for the next five
years and beyond. The statement of vision should be between five thousand and ten thousand words.
In the case of candidates for Vice Chancellor’s position identified by the Search Committee, the applicant shall conform to
the above stated requirements and in addition, the candidate shall present a Letter of Consent duly signed by the
candidate along with the application.
All applications should be submitted under confidential cover and addressed to:
The Registrar
Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH)
P. M. B. 4000
Ogbomoso
Oyo State
Nigeria.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and required to make themselves available for interview with the Joint
Selection Committee of Council and Senate at a date to be determined.
SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION/DEADLINE
The sealed envelope containing the application or nomination materials should be marked “APPLICATION FOR VICE
CHANCELLOR” at the top left-hand corner and forwarded to reach the Registrar as stated above not later than six (6)
weeks from the date of this publication.
SUBMISSION OF ELECTRONIC COPY
Submission of electronic copy of the application and all necessary credentials are to be sent as attached in PDF format to:
[email protected] with the subject matter titled: “Application for the Post of Vice Chancellor”. Referees are to also
submit signed electronic copies of their reference letters in PDF format to the same address.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the following positions in the University:
1.
REGISTRAR
2.
BURSAR
3.
LIBRARIAN
THE UNIVERSITY
Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, owned by the Oyo State Government, was established on
April 23, 1990. The University presently operates two campuses with the main campus in Ogbomoso, while the
satellite campus with the College of Agricultural Sciences and Renewable Natural Resources is based in Iseyin,
Oyo State.
The University presently has the following Faculties: Arts and Social Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, Renewable
Natural Resources (both faculties operating under the College of Agricultural Sciences and Renewable Natural
Resources, Iseyin campus), Management Sciences, Pure and Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology,
Food and Consumer Sciences, Computing and Informatics, Environmental Sciences; College of Health
Sciences with the following Faculties: Clinical Sciences, Basic Medical Sciences, Basic Clinical Sciences and
Nursing Science. There are about 35, 417 regular undergraduate students, while there are about 2, 245
postgraduate students in the Postgraduate School. The University also runs Pre-Degree and JUPEP
Programmes, with 572 students, Part-Time Programmes with about 828 students as well as LAUTECH Open
Distance Learning Centre (LODLC) with about 7, 719 students. The University currently has 908 senior nonteaching staff, 231 junior staff and 685 academic staff on full time employment.
Within the period of a little over three decades of its existence, LAUTECH has been able to make its mark on the
educational development of the country through its tenacious commitment to its vision and mission statements
which drive its academic, physical and infrastructural development. The University has consistently been rated
as the best state university in Nigeria by the National Universities Commission (NUC) and as one of the best by
other academic rating agencies, both nationally and internationally.
THE PERSON FOR EACH OF THE POSITIONS
The ideal candidate for each of the positions must have zeal with strong passion for result and must:
•
Be below the age of 60 years as of the time of assumption of duty
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Have strong leadership and communication skills
•
Be creative, proactive and self-motivated
•
Have excellent interpersonal skill
•
Have integrity and commitment
•
Must be computer literate with adequate and practical knowledge of relevant packages
•
Be in good physical and mental health
THE REGISTRAR
The Registrar is the Chief Administrative Officer of the University, responsible to the Vice Chancellor for the dayto-day administration of the university. The Registrar serves as the Secretary to Governing Council, Senate,
Congregation as well as Convocation and is expected to give positive leadership in the administration of the
University.
The ideal candidate must possess a good honours degree (not less than Second Class Lower Division) from a
recognized university and must also have Master’s degree with evidence of membership of recognized relevant
professional bodies/associations such as ANUPA, CIPM, NIM, e.t.c. The candidate must have a minimum of
fifteen (15) years post qualification cognate experience, five (5) of which must be at least at the level of a
university Deputy Registrar in the Registry.
THE BURSAR
The Bursar is the Chief Finance Officer of the University, responsible to the ViceChancellor for the day-to-day
administration on financial affairs.
The ideal candidate must possess a good honours degree (not less than Second Class, Lower Division) in
Accounting/Economics/Financial Management from a recognized University and must have Master’s degree. In
addition, the candidate must possess at least a recognized professional qualification such as ACCA, ACA, CPA,
ICAN, ANAN or anyother nationally recognized accounting professional qualification. The candidate should have
a minimum of fifteen (15) years post qualification cognate experience, five (5) of which must be at least at the level
of a university Deputy Bursarin Bursary.
THE UNIVERSITYLIBRARIAN
The University Librarian is a Principal Officer of the University, responsible to the Vice Chancellor for the
administration of the University Library and coordination of all library services in the entire University Community.
The candidate must possess a Doctorate Degree in Library and Information Science from a recognized university
and should have a minimum of fifteen (15) years cognate experience, five (5) of which must be at least at the level
of a Deputy University Librarian in aUniversity Library. The candidate must show evidence of substantial
contribution to knowledge through research and scholarly publications in reputable Journals and must be a
member of relevant professional bodies/associations such as NLA, CLN, e.t.c. Capacity to develop and manage
e-Library is also required.
CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
The conditions attached to these positions are as generally applicable in Nigerian University System and as may
from time-to-time be determined by the University Governing Council. Each appointment shall be for a single
term of five (5) years.
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Interested candidate should forward thirty-five (35) copies each of their applications, credentials and detailed
curriculum vitae, giving the following information in the order listed below:
Each application, which should be duly signed and dated, is to be accompanied by thirty-five (35) copies each of
the candidate’s curriculum vitae, which should contain the candidate’s name in full (Surname first in capital), post
applied for, date of birth, state of origin, local government area, nationality, contact address, GSM Number(s), email address, marital status, number of children with names and ages, institutions attended with dates,
educational qualifications with dates, professional, academic and other achievements.
Each applicant is expected to submit thirty-five (35) copies of statement of vision
and mission for the particular department he/she desires to head in LAUTECH in not more than five thousand
(5,000) words. Each applicant should indicate at the top left corner of the package, the position applied for.
The sealed envelope containing each application/nomination/ referee’s report should be marked Post Applied
for (Registrar/Bursar/University Librarian as applicable) at the top left-hand corner and forwarded to the
Registrar, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), P.M.B. 4000, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria.
Soft copies of the application and accompanied documents including signed
referee’s report shall be mailed as attachment in PDF format to [email protected].
Submission of application/nomination closes six (6) weeks from the date of this publication. Only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted.
