Greenland University, Jalingo announces for the position of Vice-Chancellor, Registrar & other senior positions

Greenland University, Jalingo - Taraba State is a dynamic, future-focused institution dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, innovation, entrepreneurship, and impactful community service. As an emerging private university, it is founded on the principles of academic integrity, ethical leadership, global relevance, and sustainable development. The University's vision is to become a leading Centre of learning in Africa and beyond by harnessing digital transformation, cutting-edge research, strategic international partnerships, and inclusive community engagement to address pressing local, national, and global challenges. Greenland University is committed to producing graduates who are intellectually competent, technologically skilled, socially responsible, and prepared to thrive in an increasingly interconnected world.

​In line with its strategic growth agenda and commitment to world-class governance, the Governing Council hereby invites applications from exceptionally qualified, distinguished, visionary, and results-driven candidates for appointment into the following senior leadership positions:

​Vice Chancellor

​Registrar

​Bursar

​University Librarian

​Director of Works and Physical Planning

​Director of Academic Planning

​Director of Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

​STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL POSITIONS

​All candidates for the above positions must demonstrate exceptional capacity in the following foundational areas:

​Digital Transformation and AI Competency: Candidates must possess advanced digital transformation skills, demonstrating a profound awareness of Artificial Intelligence (AI), AI ethics, and its implications for higher education administration and academic delivery.

​Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG): A strong understanding and awareness of ESG principles are required.

​Financial Literacy and Resource Mobilization: Exceptional financial literacy is crucial. Candidates must exhibit a proven ability to attract funding and secure research grants.

​Community Engagement and Talent Attraction: The foundational ability to engage effectively with the host community in Jalingo and beyond is paramount.

​Knowledge-to-Enterprise Orientation: Candidates must demonstrate a proven commitment to embedding self-reliance principles across all university functions to enable students and staff to translate knowledge into sustainable economic and social value, realizing the University's motto/tagline "Knowledge for Self-Reliance."

​1. THE VICE CHANCELLOR

​The Position: The Vice Chancellor is the Chief Executive, Academic, and Accounting Officer of the University. He/She is the Chairman of the Senate, Congregation and a member of the Governing Council.

​Qualifications and Experience:

​Distinguished Professor with not less than ten (10) years standing.

​Outstanding record of academic excellence with a strong publication record in high-impact journals.

​Minimum of one thousand (1,000) citations in peer-reviewed publications indexed in international databases (Google Scholar, Web of Science, or Scopus).

​Not more than sixty (60) years of age at the time of assumption of duty.

​2. THE REGISTRAR

​The Position: Principal Officer and Chief Administrative Officer of the University, responsible to the Vice Chancellor for day-to-day administration (except financial matters).

​Qualifications and Experience:

​Good Honours Degree (minimum of Second Class Lower Division).

​Minimum of 10 years of post-qualification relevant administrative experience in a university.

​3. THE BURSAR

​The Position: Principal Officer and Chief Financial Officer responsible for day-to-day financial administration.

​Qualifications and Experience:

​Good Honours Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related discipline.

​Professional qualification as an accountant with current membership in a recognized body such as ICAN, ANAN, or ACCA.

​4. THE UNIVERSITY LIBRARIAN

​The Position: Principal Officer responsible for the administration of the University Library.

​Qualifications and Experience:

​Ph.D. or a Strong Masters in Library and Information Science.

​Minimum of ten (10) years cognate experience.

​5. DIRECTOR OF WORKS AND PHYSICAL PLANNING

​Qualifications and Experience: Honours Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Quantity Surveying, Building, or Estate Management; full professional registration (COREN, ARCON, QSRBN, CORBON); minimum of 15 years post-qualification experience.

​6. DIRECTOR OF ACADEMIC PLANNING

​Qualifications and Experience: Ph.D. in a relevant discipline; Rank of at least Reader or Professor; minimum of ten (10) years relevant experience; minimum of 200 citations in peer-reviewed publications.

​7. DIRECTOR OF ICT

​Qualifications and Experience: Master's degree in Computer Science, IT, Software Engineering, or related field (Ph.D. is an added advantage); minimum of ten (10) years practical experience.

​CONDITIONS OF SERVICE

​Appointments are for a single tenure of five (5) years for the Vice Chancellor and other Principal Officers. Remuneration is consolidated and highly competitive, aligning with Nigerian university system standards.

​METHOD OF APPLICATION

​Candidates must submit their application and CV to [email protected] or via the university's portal. Submission must include a "Statement of Vision" (not more than 1,000 words) highlighting strategies for digital transformation, ESG, and community engagement.

​CLOSING DATE: Applications must reach the Selection Committee not later than four (4) weeks from the date of this publication (1000611114.jpg).

​Signed:

ALBERT A. SENGE

Secretary, Implementation Committee.