Legacy University, Okija, Anambra State Job Recruitment, January 2017
Legacy University, Okija,
Anambra State is one of the eight private universities recently
approved by the Federal Government of Nigeria with the view of
increasing access to university education to all qualified individuals
in the country promote quality tertiary education and engage in relevant
research
for national development Located in serene environment in
Okija, Anambra State, the new university seeks to build a legacy of
excellence in learning and research. It plans to commence academic
activities within the first quarter of 2017, offering courses in
Management, Arts, Social Sciences, Natural and Physical Sciences.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:
Job Title: Assistant Lecturer
Location: Okija, Anambra
Requirements
- The candidate must have a Master's degree with dissertation in relevant field. (No work experience needed)
- Must be computer literate
Job Title: Lecturer II
Location: Okija, Anambra
Requirements
- The candidate must have at least a Ph.D or Master’s degree with at least one publication in a reputable journal.
- An Assistant Lecturer with a minimum of three (3) years teaching experience may apply
- Must be computer literate
Job Title: Lecturer I
Location: Okija, Anambra
Requirements
- The candidate must have a Ph.D degree in relevant discipline
from a recognized University plus at least three (3) years of relevant
cognate experience in an accredited tertiary institution.
- In addition, the candidate must have at least two (2) good publications in reputable national and offshore journals.
- Must possess ability to initiate and supervise research programme at the undergraduate level.
- Must be computer literate
Job Title: Senior Lecturer
Location: Okija, Anambra
Requirements
- The candidate must have a Ph.D degree or its equivalent in
relevant field from an accredited tertiary institution plus six (6)
years post qualification cognate experience.
- The candidate must also have a minimum of seven (7)
publications, five (5) of which must be in reputable national and
offshore journals with evidence of continuous research and publication.
- Must possess ability to supervise postgraduate students at the masters level.
- Must be computer literate
Job Title: Associate Professor
Location: Okija, Anambra
Requirements
- The candidate who must have been a Senior Lecturer for at least
three (3) years must have a Ph.D degree in relevant field with evidence
of outstanding and continuing achievement / teaching experience in a
University; fifteen(15) publications in reputable journals of which
three (3) must be offshore journals
- Must possess ability to supervise minimum of one master’s degree
or Ph D student The candidate must have at least two (2) positive
external assessments.
- Must be computer literate
Job Title: Professor
Location: Okija, Anambra
Requirements
- The candidates, who must have been an Associate Professor for at
least three years must have a Ph.D degree and evidence of highly
scholarly productivity.
- The candidates must have had up to 20 publications, five of
which should be offshore, fifteen of which must be journal articles and
must have supervised a minimum of one Ph.D student or three masters
students.
- The candidate must have at least 2 positive external assessment reports.
- Must be computer literate
Job Title: Bursar
Location: Okija, Anambra
Responsibilities
- The Bursar is the Chief Financial Officer of the University.
- He shall be responsible to the Vice Chancellor for the management of the University’s finances.
Requirements
- The candidate must possess B.Sc in Accounting with at least
Second Class (Lower Division) plus MBA or M.Sc in relevant discipline
from recognized University and must be a full member of a recognized
professional accounting body such as ICAN, ACA, ACCA, ACMA and CPA plus a
minimum of twelve (12) years cognate experience and computer literacy
is compulsory.
- Applicant must be computer literate
Job Title: University Librarian
Location: Okija, Anambra
Responsibilities
- The University librarian is the Head of the University library
and is responsible to the Vice Chancellor for the administration of the
University Library and coordination of Library services in the
University.
Requirements
- Good honors degree plus MLS/MLIS and Ph.D in Library Science or
Library and Information Science and must have at least 12 years cognate
experience in an academic or research library.
- He/she must be computer literate and must have evidence of
substantial contribution to knowledge through scholarly publications in
verifiable journal
Job Title: Registrar
Location: Okija, Anambra
Responsibilities
- The Registrar is the Chief Administrative Officer of the
University, responsible to the Vice Chancellor for the day to day
administration of the University, the Registrar by virtue of the office
is the Secretary to the Council, Senate, Congregation and Convocation.
Requirements
- The candidate for the post of Registrar must possess a honors
degree from a recognized University, with at least fifteen (15) years
relevant post qualification experience iii a similar institution,
Possession of higher degrees, professional qualifications and membership
of professional bodies will be an added advantage. The candidate in
addition should:
- Currently not below the rank of Deputy Registrar;
- Show demonstrable evidence of consummate management and
leadership skills; passion and drive in previous positions. In addition,
must possess excellent communication and interpersonal relationship
skits;
- Exhibit the ability to be a team leader, has good mentorship skills and plans;
- Enjoy good physical and mental health;
- Possess outstanding personal integrity, demonstrate
transparency in private and public life, be able to command the respect
and loyalty of staff, students and members of the University community;
- Be computer literate and have a good working understanding of communication by Internet;
- Must have a good working understanding of current administrative principles, processes and practices.
- Must be computer literate
Terms and Conditions of Service
The Registrar should hold office for a single term as applicable to
similar institutions in Nigeria and the conditions of service will be as
applicable to similar institutions in Nigeria. This will however be
specified in the letter of appointment.
Job Title: Vice Chancellor
Location: Okija, Anambra
Responsibilities
- The Vice Chancellor normally is the Chief Executive and Academic
Head of the University, and is also the Chairman of Senate,
Congregation and member of the Governing Council.
- The Vice Chancellor shall exercise general supervision over the
activities of the University and have general responsibilities to the
Council for the maintenance of Law, Statutes and Regulations in the
University by ensuring that Law, Statues and Regulations of the
University are enforced and observed, among others.
Requirements
- Applicants for the position of the Vice Chancellor, Legacy
University,Okija, must be a distinguished scholar with outstanding
academic and administrative records and must be a proven manager of
human and material resources, Specifically, the candidate:
- Must be a full Professor of not less than ten (10) years
standing with the ability to provide dynamic academic and administrative
leadership for the University and must have held sufficient academic
and administrative positions ma similar institution:
- Should be capable of working towards realizing the vision and mission of the University;
- Should be able to attract research grants and complementary
funds from local and international agencies, for the development of the
University;
- Should possess outstanding personal integrity in the
management of funds and be able to deploy financial resources as
appropriate in the context of strategic plans of the University;
- Must demonstrate inter personal and team building skills and
possess the ability to harness all component units and resources in
building an enviable university system;
- Should be an individual who judging from his/her track
records is likely to earn the respect as well as loyalty of the members
of staff,students and University community;
- Should be in a position to ensure the enforcement of the University Law and Regulations;
- Should have excellent and spoken communication skills;
- Should be Information and Communication Technology (ICY) proficient;
- Must be of excellent physical and mental health.
- Must be computer literate
Tenure
The Vice Chancellor shall hold the office for a single term as applicable in similar institutions in the country.
Remuneration
The remuneration and conditions of service for the post of Vice
Chancellor are as applicable in similar institutions in the country.
Eligibility for Interview
Only candidates whose applications are shortlisted will be invited for interview.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward fifteen (15) copies
of their spiral bound applications with detailed curriculum vitae
stating:
- Name in full
- Post sought for
- Place and Date of Birth (with evidence)
- Home Address / Phone Number(s)
- Present postal and email addresses
- Nationality
- Marital Status
- Number, Names and Ages of Children
- Educational Institutions attended with dates
- Academic and Professional Qualifications including Distinctions with Dates (enclose photocopies of certificates)
- Statement of work experience including full details of former and present posts, dates, post held and current salary
- Other activities outside present employment
- Names and Address of three (3) Referees who should forward report to the Registrar.
- NYSC Discharge or Exemption Certificate
- Any other relevant information.
All applicants should be forwarded to:
The Acting Registrar,
Legacy University,
Okija,
Anambra State.
Application Deadline 8th February, 2017.