Vice-Chancellor

Benson Idahosa University | Edo, Nigeria

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About the Role

Benson Idahosa University (BIU) is a premier private Christian university in Nigeria dedicated to raising leaders who are complete in spirit, mind, and body. We aspire to be a model for academics, professionals, and entrepreneurs by grounding our operations in Christian ethical values and high-performance interdisciplinary research. We are currently seeking a visionary, dynamic, and principled leader to assume the esteemed position of Vice-Chancellor to guide our institution into its next chapter of academic excellence and national impact.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide strategic academic and administrative leadership to advance the university's mission, vision, and core services.
  • Drive innovative research development, resource mobilization, and grant acquisition to ensure sustainable institutional growth.
  • Promote robust local and international linkages, partnerships, and collaborations with industry and academic bodies.
  • Ensure the judicious utilization of institutional resources in compliance with corporate governance, accountability, and due process.
  • Foster a conducive, healthy, and spiritually uplifting environment for teaching, learning, and character building.
  • Maintain high moral standards, motivating staff and students toward exceptional academic and professional achievements.

Qualifications
  • Must hold a Ph.D. from a recognized university and possess a valid NYSC discharge certificate.
  • Must have been a full Professor for not less than eight (8) years with unbroken service within the university system.
  • Must possess extensive senior academic leadership experience such as Dean, Provost, Director, or Deputy Vice-Chancellor.
  • Demonstrated ability to attract research funds, build external linkages, and champion ICT proficiency.
  • Impeccable character, transparent honesty, firm and fair decision-making, and freedom from conflicts of interest.
  • Strong Christian testimony and irrevocable commitment to Christian ethical values in higher education.
  • Good physical and mental health to meet the demands of the office.

Benefits
  • A fixed tenure of five (5) years in a prestigious academic leadership position.
  • Highly attractive remuneration and conditions of service as determined by the Governing Council.
  • Opportunity to shape the future of higher education in Nigeria and leave a lasting legacy.

Skills

Academic Leadership Fundraising Higher Education Administration Strategic Planning Research Development Corporate Governance ICT Proficiency

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