UNIZIK Vacancy for Vice-Chancellor, Applications Now Open
Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka has announced a vacancy for the post of Vice-Chancellor. Applications are open to qualified professors with strong academic and administrative background. Interested persons are to submit required documents within six weeks of this notice.
The Governing Council of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, has officially declared that the office of Vice-Chancellor will be vacant by 19 November 2025. The position is one of the highest in the university’s structure, and the search has now begun for a distinguished professor to take up the mantle.
This call, backed by the Universities Miscellaneous Provisions Act, is not just a formality. It is the start of a process that will decide who will steer the institution’s affairs for the next five years. A task that is heavy on both shoulders and heart.
About Nnamdi Azikiwe University
The university’s roots go back to the Anambra State University of Technology, established by law in July 1980. By September 1992, the Federal Government had taken over, transforming it into the Nnamdi Azikiwe University known today.
The school carries a vision to stand tall among global universities, while its mission leans on teaching, research, and public service to solve the challenges facing society. Its motto is simple, yet weighty: Discipline, Self-Reliance, and Excellence.
Role of the Vice-Chancellor
The Vice-Chancellor is the chief executive and academic officer of the university. Beyond the title, the officeholder serves as:
- Chairman of Senate and member of Governing Council
- Custodian of policy, finance, and property of the university
- Overseer of academic programmes and student discipline
- Leader expected to uphold order, fairness, and good governance
The weight of responsibility is wide-ranging, covering both intellectual and administrative fronts.
Requirements for Candidates
The council has spelt out who can fit into this high seat. The applicant must:
- Hold a good first degree, master’s, and PhD in a relevant field
- Be a professor of at least nine years standing in a recognised university
- Show strong academic leadership with publications and teaching experience
- Possess sound ICT skills suitable for modern academic work
- Be courageous yet humane, firm yet fair in decisions
- Carry proven integrity, with respect from peers worldwide
- Be able to unite the university community and maintain neutrality above ethnic or religious divides
- Be physically and mentally fit, and not older than 65 at the time of taking office, with the ability to complete the full five-year term
In short, the post demands a leader of both intellect and character, one whose shoulders can bear the weight of the office.
Service Conditions
The appointment is for a single term of five years, no renewal. The salary and benefits are in line with those provided in other federal universities, subject to the governing council’s adjustments.
How to Apply for UNIZIK Vacancy for Vice-Chancellor
Applications must be detailed and thorough. Each applicant should submit 25 copies of the following:
- Application letter and full Curriculum Vitae (CV) with details such as date of birth, nationality, marital status, qualifications, achievements, publications, awards, and offices held
- A statement of their Vision and Mission for the university, not exceeding 1000 words
- Names and addresses of three referees, each of whom must send a confidential report directly to the Registrar
- Where applicable, a letter of consent from candidates nominated by the search team
Applications must be enclosed in sealed envelopes clearly marked POST OF VICE-CHANCELLOR at the top left corner. The completed forms should reach the Registrar and Secretary to Council, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, under confidential cover, not later than six weeks from the date of this advert. Closing time is 4:00 pm on the final day.
Final Note
The search for a Vice-Chancellor is more than just filling a vacancy, it is about choosing a compass for the future of UNIZIK. The right person will not only lead but also inspire. The council has thrown open the gates, and the race is on.
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