Vice Chancellor at University of Ibadan

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Vice Chancellor at University of Ibadan

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Posted: Apr 20, 2026

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Established some 67 years ago, the University of Ibadan, UI as it is fondly referred to, is the first University in Nigeria. Until 1962 when it became a full fledged independent University, it was a College of the University of London in a special relationship scheme. The University, which took off with academic programmes in Arts, Science and Medicine, i...

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Vice Chancellor

Job Type Full Time

Qualification PhD/Fellowship

Experience 10 years

Location Oyo

City Ibadan

Job Field Education / Teaching / Training  

The Position

The post of the Vice Chancellor of the University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria will become vacant in November, 2026. In accordance with the provisions of the Universities (Miscellaneous Provisions) Decree No. 11 of 1993 (as Amended by Decree No. 25 of 1996) and by the Universities (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 1993 (Amendment) Act 2003 and Act 2012, the Governing Council of the University of Ibadan at its meeting on 04 March, 2026 decided to commence the process of appointing a substantive Vice-Chancellor for the University.

Requirements

The candidate for the post of Vice-chancellor is required to possess a good University education and should be a proven, successful manager of human and material resources.

Specifically, the candidate shall be expected to:

Be a highly distinguished scholar of the rank of Professor, with a minimum of ten (10) years experience on that level and demonstrate ability to provide academic and administrative leadership for such a well-established institution;

Be a person of proven integrity;

Be not more than 65 years old as at the date of possible assumption of duty on 1

November, 2026;

Command the respect of the national and international academic communities through his/her track record;

Strengthen the bridges between staff, students and other members of the University community; be a person with a clear vision for the development of the University

Enjoy excellent physical and mental health;

Attract the much-needed funds into the University.

Terms and Conditions

The Vice-chancellor shall hold office for a single term of five (5) years only on such terms and conditions as may be specified in the letter of appointment.

The remuneration and other conditions of service are as applicable to the post of Vice-chancellor in all Nigerian Federal Universities and as may be determined from time to time by the Government/Council as appropriate.

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Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates are to submit 50 copies of their application, accompanied by 50 copies of their curriculum vitae, duly signed and dated.  The curriculum vitae must contain the following:

Candidate name in full

Date of birth

State of origin

Marital status

Educational attainment

Nationality 

Professional

Academic achievements.

All hard copies of applications shall be submitted under confidential cover in sealed envelope(s) marked "Post of Vice-Chancellor" at the top left hand corner of the envelope and addressed to:

Registrar and Secretary to Council,

University of Ibadan,

Ibadan.

In addition to hard copies, applicants are expected to forward electronic copies of their submissions to: 

Referee's Report

Each application should include the names and addresses of three referees. Each referee should be

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