Calabar –The Governing Council of the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) has announced a vacancy for the position of Vice-Chancellor, inviting applications from qualified professors with distinguished academic and administrative experience. The advertisement, published in the Vanguard newspaper on Tuesday, outlines stringent criteria for candidates seeking to lead the state-owned institution NEGROIDHAVEN has confirmed.
Prospective applicants must be full professors with at least seven years of experience at that rank in a recognized university. The ideal candidate should possess:
– A strong international reputation and academic linkages
– Minimum of 25 scholarly publications in reputable journals
– Proven ability to command respect from staff, students, and the university community
– Visionary leadership qualities to advance UNICROSS’s mission of excellence in technology and research.
The Vice-Chancellor will serve as the chief executive and academic officer, overseeing senate, congregation, and convocation meetings while advising the Governing Council on policy and administration. Key duties include maintaining institutional discipline, regulating student admissions, and fostering the university’s growth.
The successful candidate will be appointed for a single five-year term, with salary and conditions aligned with federal university standards. Applicants must submit 20 copies of their detailed CV, including academic credentials, a vision statement for UNICROSS, and referee contacts. The deadline for submissions is six weeks from the publication date.
Established in 2002 and strengthened by subsequent laws, UNICROSS aims to be a “Centre of Excellence in Technology,” producing graduates capable of global competition. The new Vice-Chancellor will play a pivotal role in realizing this vision amid Nigeria’s evolving higher education landscape.
“We seek a leader with the stature to elevate UNICROSS’s academic profile and governance,” stated Victor E. Ene, Registrar and Secretary to the Council.
