BAYERO UNIVERSITY KANO (BUK) ANNOUNCES VACANCY FOR THE POSITION OF VICE CHANCELLOR

BAYERO UNIVERSITY KANO (BUK) ANNOUNCES VACANCY FOR THE POSITION OF VICE CHANCELLOR

Advertisement for the Position of Vice-Chancellor

The Governing Council of Bayero

University, Kano, invites applications

from suitably qualified candidates for

the position of Vice-Chancellor, which

will become vacant on August 19, 2025.

This appointment is in accordance

with the provisions of the Universities

(Miscellaneous Provisions) Decree No. 11

of 1993, as amended by the Universities

(Miscellaneous Provisions) (Amendment)

Decree No. 25 of 1996, and the

Universities (Miscellaneous Provisions)

(Amendment) Act 2003. Distinguished

scholars with extensive experience in

university teaching and administration,

spanning a minimum of 15 years, are

invited to apply.

A. THE POSITION

The Vice-Chancellor is the Chief Executive

and Academic Officer of the University,

an ex-officio member of the Governing

Council, and Chairman of the Senate. The

Vice-Chancellor’s responsibilities include,

but are not limited to:

1. Providing strategic leadership and

vision for the University

2. Advising the Governing Council

on matters affecting the finance and

administration of the institution

3. Overseeing the efficient management

of the University and ensuring compliance

with laws, statutes, and regulations

4. Maintaining peace, order, and discipline

within the University community

5. Regulating student admissions in

accordance with Senate-approved

guidelines and statutory provisions

B. QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Candidates for the position must meet the

following criteria:

1. Academic Excellence:

a) Possess a PhD. from a recognized

university

b) Hold the rank of Professor for at least

five (5) years

c) Have a distinguished academic record

with significant contributions to research

and scholarship

2. Leadership and Administrative

Experience:

a) Demonstrate proven experience in

managing human and material resources

effectively

b) Exhibit strong leadership skills with the

ability to drive academic and administrative

excellence

3. Integrity and Character:

a) Be a person of impeccable

integrity, sound moral character, and

unquestionable honesty

b) Be physically and mentally fit, with the

capacity to withstand the demands of the

office

4. National and International

Recognition:

a) Be widely respected within the

academic community, both nationally and

internationally

b) Possess a track record of inspiring

respect, loyalty, and confidence among

staff and students

5. Visionary Leadership:

a) Have a clear vision for the continuous

development of the University, even in the

face of resource constraints

b) Be committed to upholding and

advancing the University’s mission, vision,

and core values

6. Merit and Objectivity:

Be a person who operates strictly on merit,

demonstrating independence of thought

and resistance to undue pressure.

7. Technological Proficiency:

Be proficient in the use of ICT for modern

university administration and academic

engagement.

8. Age Requirement:

Must not be more than 65 years old at the

time of assumption of duty.

C. METHOD OF APPLICATION

Applicants are required to note and comply

with the following conditions:

1. Application Submission:

a)

Each application should be

made in 25 copies and accompanied

by 25 copies of the applicant’s current

Curriculum Vitae, duly signed and dated.

The Curriculum Vitae must include:

Full name

Age

Marital status

Educational attainment

Nationality

Professional and academic achievements

Any other relevant information

2. Referees

Include the names and addresses of

three referees:

a) At least one should attest to the

applicant’s academic standing.

b) Another should testify to the applicant’s

moral character and integrity.

c) Applicants should request each referee

to send a confidential report directly to

the Pro-Chancellor. The report should be

in a sealed envelope marked “Referee’s

Report for Applicant for the Position of

Vice-Chancellor” at the top left-hand

corner.

3. Vision and Mission Statement

Provide 25 copies of a statement detailing

the candidate’s vision and mission for the

University in the 21st century.

4. Submission Address:

All applications should be submitted under

confidential cover and addressed to:

The Registrar & Secretary to Council,

Bayero University,

PMB 3011, New Campus, Gwarzo Road,

Kano, Kano State.

5. Envelope Marking

The sealed envelope(s) containing the

application, Curriculum Vitae, and, if

available, Referee Reports should be

marked “VICE-CHANCELLOR” at the top

left-hand corner.

6. Application Deadline

Applications must reach the Registrar no

later than six (6) weeks from the date of

this advertisement.

D. CONDITION OF SERVICE

The Vice-Chancellor shall serve a single

term of five (5) years. The remuneration

and other conditions of service are as

applicable in Nigerian Federal Universities

and/or as approved by the Governing

Council from time to time.

BAYERO UNIVERSITY, KANO

(Office of the Registrar)

Signed

Haruna Aliyu

REGISTRAR AND SECRETARY TO COUNCI