Crawford University Job Vacancies for Principal Officers

VICE CHANCELLOR

a) Responsibility
The post of Vice-Chancellor of Crawford University is expected to be filled by an outstanding scholar who is locally-respected and internationally-renowned and who as Chairman of Senate, will pilot the University to greater academic heights. Specifically, the candidate must meet the following minimum requirements:
b) Requirements

A full Professor with outstanding academic credentials. Specialisation in a discipline within existing Colleges in the University will be an advantage.

Should possess considerable managerial and leadership experience within the university system and show demonstrable ability to attract funds to the University.

Proficiency in the use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for administration, teaching and research among others.

c) Tenure
The successful candidate shall be appointed for a single term of five (5) years…..Read more

REGISTRAR
a) Responsibility
The Registrar is a Principal Officer and the Chief Administrative Officer of the University. He is also the Secretary to both the Senate and Governing Council. The Registrar shall be responsible to the Vice Chancellor for the day-to-day administration of the University except on matters for which the Bursar is responsible.

b) Requirements
A good Honours Degree with at least Second Class (Lower Division) plus a Master’s Degree in relevant discipline from a recognized University and must have a minimum of fifteen (15) years cognate experience in a University or an Institution of comparable status, at least three (3) of which must have been spent as a Deputy Registrar in a University. Computer literacy is compulsory.

c) Tenure
The successful candidate shall be appointed for a single term of five (5) years.

d) Remuneration and Conditions of Service
The remuneration and other conditions of service are as applicable to the post of a Registrar in Nigerian Universities and as may be determined by the University Governing Council from time to time. …Read more

BURSAR
a) Responsibility
The Bursar is the Chief Financial Officer of the University. He shall be responsible to the Vice Chancellor for the management of the finances of the University.

b) Requirements
Candidate must possess B.Sc. Degree in Accounting with at least Second Class (Lower Division) plus MBA or M.Sc. in relevant discipline from a 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 fifteen (15) years cognate experience, at least three (3) of which must have been spent as a Deputy Bursar in a University. Computer Literacy is compulsory.

c) Tenure
The successful candidate shall be appointed for a single term of five (5) years.

d) Remuneration and Conditions of Service
The remuneration and other conditions of service are as applicable to the post of a Bursar in Nigerian Universities and as may be determined by the University Governing Council from time to time. …Read more

UNIVERSITY LIBRARIAN
a) Responsibility
The University Librarian equivalent in academic status as a Full Professor, is responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the day-to-day administration of the University Library. He is responsible for the coordination of the Library and Information Services in the University, its, Colleges, Departments, Institutes and other teaching or research units.
b) Requirements
Candidates for the position of the University Librarian must possess a good Honours Degree with a minimum of Second Class Lower as well as a doctorate degree in Library and Information Science or related discipline from a recognized University.

• The candidate must have held positions not below the rank of Deputy University Librarian or acted in post for at least six months.
• The candidate must possess experience of automation of Library Services.
• In addition to the academic and professional qualifications, the candidate must possess evidence of membership and registration with the Librarian Registration Council of Nigeria (LRCN).

c) Tenure
The successful candidate shall be appointed for a single term of five (5) years….Read more

How to Apply for Crawford University Jobs

Please note that Crawford University (CRU) advertises all of its vacancies on their current vacancies page. In addition to this you may also see their advertisements in local, national and international press as well as various targeted online outlets however applications are only accepted if lodged via CRU’s website.

Before you apply

Crawford University encourages you to apply for roles that are relevant to your experience, skills, qualifications and interests. Before applying for a role you should:

• Review the job advertisement and position statement to gain a broad understanding of the role
• Decide if your experience and skills will enable you to successfully achieve the Key Responsibilities of the role
• Decide if you meet the Qualifications and Experience required for the role
• Consider if the position is aligned with your own personal goals and values.

How to apply

Once you have identified a suitable position click ‘Apply Now’ and complete the online application form. Address all of the mandatory questions, attach relevant documentation, then click “Submit” to send your application to us.

Once submitted you will receive an auto acknowledgement via email to confirm that the application has been successfully submitted. If you do not receive a reply please check that the correct contact details have been provided. If you are still having problems please notify our job applications team.

Your online application should consist of no more than 3 attachments in total (preferably PDF format), providing:

• A CV/resume detailing your education, professional qualifications and work history/experience. You may also wish to include a cover letter
• A statement of responses that address the selection criteria for the position
• International applicants must also include validating documentation with their application that confirms their current right to work in Australia for the term of the advertised position unless otherwise stated.

Preparing your CV/resume

Your resume (also known as curriculum vitae or CV) is a snapshot summarising your qualifications, experience, skills, qualities and key accomplishments / achievements.

A resume needs to be clear, concise and neatly organised with content relevant to the role you are applying for and should be 2-3 pages in length.

Some headings you could include are:

• Personal details (your name and contact details)
• Skills summary
• Education
• Professional development
• Employment experience
• Selected key achievements
• Interests
• Referees – 2 or 3 is preferable and you should include your current direct manager/supervisor whenever possible.

Additionally, for Academic positions you should also provide information on your:

• current and proposed research interests, achievements, projects
• publication summary
• courses taught and students supervised
• academic distinctions, medals, awards etc.

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