SUMMIT UNIVERSITY, OFFA INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR VICE-CHANCELLOR POSITION
Summit University, Offa, Kwara State, a private university established by the Ansar-Ud-Deen Society of Nigeria and licensed in 2015, has invited applications from suitably qualified, distinguished and visionary scholars for the position of Vice-Chancellor.
The Vice-Chancellor will serve as the Chief Executive and Academic Head of the University, providing strategic leadership and overseeing its academic and administrative affairs while reporting to the Governing Council.
Requirements for the Position
Interested applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Must be a Full Professor with at least seven years of professorial experience.
- Must have a proven record of academic excellence, scholarly productivity and senior administrative leadership.
- Must demonstrate visionary leadership, integrity, emotional intelligence and proficiency in Information and Communication Technology (ICT).
- Must not be above 65 years of age at the time of assuming office.
- Must be physically and mentally fit to lead the University.
Tenure and Remuneration
The appointment is for a four-year term, which is renewable. The remuneration package will be comparable to those offered by federal and state universities.
How to Apply for Summit University Vice-Chancellor Position
Interested and qualified candidates are required to submit 20 hard copies of the following documents:
- Application letter.
- Vision statement outlining plans for the University over the next four years.
- Detailed curriculum vitae (CV).
- Copies of relevant academic and professional credentials.
The hard copies should be addressed to:
The Registrar
Summit University, Offa
Dr. Tunji Olagunju Street (Irra Road),
P.M.B. 4412, Offa, Kwara State.
Applicants are also required to send one PDF copy of their application documents to either or both of the following email addresses:
Referees' Reports
Each applicant is expected to request three referees to submit confidential reports on their behalf directly to the Pro-Chancellor of the University.
Applicants must clearly mark the envelope containing their applications with the following inscription:
“APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF VICE-CHANCELLOR”
Application Deadline
The announcement was published in The Guardian newspaper on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. The application deadline is December 8, 2026, six weeks from the date of publication.
Interested candidates are advised to visit the University's official website for further information and additional application details.
Official Website: www.summituniversity.edu.ng