UNIZIK Vacancy: Position of Vice-Chancellor 2025

UNIZIK Vacancy: Position of Vice-Chancellor 2025; The Governing Council of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka announces that the position of Vice-Chancellor will become vacant on 19th November, 2025. In line with the provisions of the Universities (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1993, as amended in 2007, applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified and distinguished Professors with relevant experience in teaching, research, and university administration.

About the University

Nnamdi Azikiwe University, originally established as the Anambra State University of Technology (ASUTECH) in 1980, was taken over by the Federal Government of Nigeria through Decree No. 34 of July 1992. The University is committed to its vision of being a world-class institution engaged in the highest standards of excellence in teaching, research, and service.

• Vision: To be a world-class university engaged in the highest standard of excellence in teaching, research, and service.
• Mission: To use teaching, research, and public service to solve societal problems and prepare students to apply their education to practical challenges.
• Motto: Discipline, Self-Reliance, and Excellence.

The Job

The Vice-Chancellor is the Chief Executive and Academic Officer of the University, ex-officio Chairman of Senate, and a member of the Governing Council. He or she is responsible for:

• Policy implementation in finance, property/facilities, administration, and governance.
• Academic programme administration and student discipline, in line with extant rules and regulations.

Candidate Requirements

Applicants must:

• Hold a good first degree, Master’s, and Ph.D. (or equivalent) in their area of specialization.
• Be a Professor for at least nine (9) years in a reputable university.
• Demonstrate distinguished scholarship and academic leadership.
• Possess ICT skills relevant to contemporary administration.
• Be courageous, humane, and principled in decision-making.
• Have proven integrity, administrative competence, and the ability to command global academic respect.
• Be capable of fostering synergy between the University and stakeholders, free from ethnic, religious, or local biases.
• Not be older than 65 years at the time of assumption of office, and able to serve the full five-year non-renewable term before the retirement age of 70.
• Be physically and mentally fit.

Terms of Appointment

• The appointment is for one term of five (5) years only.
• Salary and other conditions are as applicable to Vice-Chancellors of Federal Universities in Nigeria.

Method of Application

Interested candidates should submit 25 copies each of:

1. Application letter and detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) containing:
   • Full name
   • Date of birth
   • Nationality
   • Marital status
   • Educational qualifications
   • Professional and academic achievements
   • Publications (chronologically listed)
   • National and international honours/awards
   • Positions held with dates
2. A 1,000-word Vision and Mission statement for Nnamdi Azikiwe University.
3. For candidates nominated by the Search Team, a signed letter of consent must be attached.
4. Names and addresses of three referees, who should send confidential reports directly to the Registrar.

Submission Guidelines

• All applications must be sealed and clearly marked “POST OF VICE-CHANCELLOR” at the top left-hand corner of the envelope.
• Applications should be addressed to:

The Registrar and Secretary to Council,
Nnamdi Azikiwe University,
Awka, Anambra State.

• Applications must be received within six (6) weeks from the date of this advertisement and no later than 4:00 PM on the closing day.