Bowen University, Iwo, Osun State Vacancy for the post of Vice Chancellor. Notice is hereby given to the Nigerian and global academic community that the post of Vice-Chancellor of Bowen University shall become vacant on August 1, 2018. In accordance with the relevant provisions of the University Charter, Bowen University Governing Council hereby wishes to commence the process of filling the vacancy. 

The Position

• The Vice-Chancellor is the Chief Executive and Academic Officer as well as the Chief Accounting Officer of the University. He/she exercises general supervision and control as well as provides strategic direction and leadership in the affairs of the University “in accordance with the Baptist tradition of ethical behaviour, social responsibility and democratic ethos.”
• The Vice-Chancellor is a member of the Executive Committee of the Nigerian Baptist Convention and the University Governing Council as well as all statutory Committees of Council. In addition, he/she chairs the Senate and other principal bodies of the University, and, except as otherwise provided by the statute, nominates other representatives to chair other Committees.
• The Vice-Chancellor plays a vital role in securing and growing the financial base of the University. All powers relating to proper maintenance and discipline of students is vested in him/her. He/she works with various bodies and authorities within the University to pursue the vision, mission and philosophy of the University.

Requirements 
The successful candidate must:

• Be a Christian, preferably of Baptist denomination, of high moral standard and integrity;
• Have been a professor for not less than ten (10) years, with an unbroken service within the university system during this period;
• Be between the ages of 45 and 60;
• Be a dynamic, distinguished and internationally renowned scholar who demonstrates academic excellence in terms of quality publications, teaching, credible community service and proficiency in Information and Communication Technology (ICT);
• Be a man/woman of courage and unassailable transparent honesty, who can take decision on the merit of facts, equity and patriotism with the fear of God, and not on the basis of parochial interest or primordial pressures;
• Possess a successful track record of visionary leadership, innovative managerial accomplishments and highly developed entrepreneurial skills;
• Possess the ability to strengthen relationships among students, staff and other members of the University Community and the general populace;
• Have a feasible plan for the development of the University, in tandem with the laid down vision of the University;
• Possess the drive and ability to attract funds and strengthen linkages with other institutions, national and international;
• Be in excellent physical and mental health; and
• Satisfy other basic requirements for appointment as approved by the Governing Council of the University.

Terms and Conditions of Service

• The Vice-Chancellor shall hold office for a single term of five (5) years only. Bowen University runs an attractive performance-based remuneration package.
• The Vice-Chancellor shall hold office on such terms and conditions as may be specified in his/her instrument of appointment.

Application Closing Date
16th October, 2017.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications, Curriculum Vitae and all other necessary credentials as attachment in PDF or MS word format to: apply@bowenuniversity.edu.ng
The following format should be used for preparation of curriculum vitae:

• Full name with surname capitalized
• Date of birth, town and state of origin
• Nationality
• Religion and denomination
• Current postal address (including GSM number and email address)
• Permanent home town address
• Marital status
• Names and ages of children
• Institutions attended with dates
• Academic qualifications (degrees with classes-copies of certificates to be enclosed)
• Teaching, research, administrative and managerial experience
• Academic distinction
• Membership of academic and professional bodies
• Scholarly publications (to be propely cited)
• Names and addresses of three (3) referees. Referees should be contacted by each candidate to submit signed electronic copies of confidential report in PDF format to the same email address stated above, attesting to the candidate’s academic and managerial abilities as well as his/her moral character and uprightness.
• The application should also include candidate’s Statement of Vision for the University for the next five years in not more than 1000 words. In the case of candidates identified by the Search Committee, he/she shall conform to the above-stated requirements and in addition present a Letter of Consent duly signed by him/her along with the application.

Candidates are also requested to submit five (5) hard copies of their applications, curriculum vitae and necessary credentials under confidential cover in sealed envelopes marked “Post of Vice Chancellor, Bowen University, Iwo to:
The Registrar,
Bowen University,
P.M.B. 284,
Iwo – Osun State, 

BABCOCK UNIVERSITY POSTGRADUATE – ADMISSION SESSIONS.

• Regular Semester Module. This runs from September to April every year.
• Elongated Semester Module. This runs for 24 weeks (Weekends only), beginning July every year.

BABCOCK UNIVERSITY POSTGRADUATE AVAILABLE PROGRAMMES.

1. Agriculltural-Economics

1. Agro-Forestry
2. Plant Breeding
3. Horticulture
4. Soil Science
5. Plant Biotechnology

1. Animal Nutrition
2. Animal Breeding/Husbandry
3. Biotechnology Applications
4. Biostatistics

1. International Accounting
2. Forensic Accounting
3. Environmental Accounting
4. Strategic Financial Management

1. International Business
2. Management Accounting
3. Entrepreneurship
4. Human Resource Accounting
5. Human Resources Management
6. Corporate Governance
7. Strategic Management

1. Strategic Marketing
2. Marketing Communication
3. Marketing Research
4. Consumer Behaviour

1. International Finance
2. Corporate Sector Finance

1. Business Information Management
2. Records Management
3. Knowledge Management
4. Health Information Management
5. Library and Information Science
6. ICT in Information Resources Management

1. Journalism and Publishing Studies
2. Broadcasting
3. Public Relations and Advertising

1. International Relations
2. Public Administration
3. Local Government Administration
4. Peace and Conflict Studies
5. Law and Diplomacy

1. Human Resource Management
2. Leadership
3. Corporate Governance
4. Local Government Management
5. Public Sector Management
6. Management of Non- Governmental Organizations

1. Medical/Pharmaceutical Microbiology
2. Environmental Microbiology
3. Petroleum Microbiology
4. Industrial Microbiology

1. Nutritional Biochemistry
2. Molecular Biology
3. Lipid Biochemistry
4. Biochemistry of Natural Products
5. Industrial Biochemistry
6. Enzymology

1. Software Engineering
2. Management Information System
3. Computer Security
4. Artificial Intelligence
5. Networking and Telecommunication
6. Human Computer Interaction
7. Bio-Informatics
8. Project Management

1. International Organizations
2. Peace, Conflict and Strategic Studies

1. Economic History
2. Diplomatic History

3. African History
4. African Diaspora History
5. Strategic Studies

1. Phonetics and Phonology
2. Stylistics
3. Pidgin and Creoles
4. Socio-Linguistics
5. Pragmatics

1. African Fiction
2. Literary Criticism
3. Poetry and Drama
4. Gender and Cultural Studies
5. Oral Literature
6. Comparative Literature

1. Pastoral Ministry

1. Maternal Child Health Nursing
2. Adult Health Nursing (Medical- Surgical)
3. Community/Public Health Nursing
4. Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing
5. Nursing Education
6. Nursing Administration

1. Health Promotion and Education

BABCOCK UNIVERSITY POSTGRADUATE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS.

HOW TO APPLY FOR BABCOCK UNIVERSITY POSTGRADUATE ADMISSION.

1. Downloading and printing the Application Form in PDF format, fill it and return the hardcopy with the required documents and a non- refundable application fee of N10,000 paid into Babcock Microfinance Bank, or in bank draft drawn on the name BABCOCK UNIVERSITY from any bank. At the back of the draft fill the candidate’s names and choice of programme.
2. Completed Application forms should be accompanied with photocopies of:
   1. Bachelor’s Degree/HND Certificate
   2. Master’s Degree Certificate for candidates proposing to pursue Ph.D.
   3. NYSC Discharge/Exemption Certificate for Nigerian Candidates
   4. Marriage Certificate or Evidence of Change of Name(s) where applicable
   5. 2 recent passport-size photographs
3. Candidates should ensure that their academic transcripts are sent to the School of Postgraduate Studies from their former Universities. While provisional admission can be granted on the basis of certificates, no application is fully returned without the full transcripts of previous academic engagement; and this is the responsibility of the candidate. Application forms duly completed should be addressed and be sent by courier services or by hand to:
   The Secretary
   School of Postgraduate Studies
   Babcock University, llishan Remo, Ogun State

• School of Agriculture & Industrial Technology
• Babcock Business School
• College of Health & Medical Sciences
• School of Basic & Applied Science (formerly known as Science & Technology)
• School of Computing &Engineering Sciences
• School of Education and Humanities
• School of Law & Security Studies
• School of Nursing
• School of Public & Applied Health
• School of Post Graduate Studies

Babcock University General Entry Requirements.

Babcock University Programmes.

• Department of History and International Studies

• Department of Languages and Literary Studies

• Department of Religious Studies

• Department of Educational Foundations

• Department of Music and Creative Arts

• Department of Law

• Department of Accounting

• Department of Economics, Banking & Finance

• Department of Business Administration & Marketing

• Department of Information Resources Management

• Department of Mass Communication

• Department of Political Science and Public Administration

• Department of Agricultural Economics & Extension

• Department of Agronomy & Landscape Design

• Department of Animal Sciences:  5-Year Program

• Department of Nutrition & Dietetics 4 Year program

• Department of Basic Sciences

• Department of Biosciences & Biotechnology

• Department of Computer Science

• Department of Project Management

• Department of Nursing Science

• Department of Public & Allied Health

Babcock University Post UTME Application Details & Screening Details.

S/N	STATE	LOCATION ADDRESS	CENTER	POST UTME DATES
1	FCT, ABUJA	ChamsCity Centre, Abuja, Plot 1288 Ahmadu Bello Way, Area II Garki Abuja	1	April 26, May 10, 24, June7, 21, July 5, 19
2	LAGOS	ChamsCity Centre, 2A Isaac John Street, Ikeja, GRA Lagos.	1	April 26, May 10, 24, June7, 21, July 5, 19
3	LAGOS	Computer Based Testing Centre, UNILAG Akoka, Lagos	1	April 26, May 10, 24, June7, 21, July 5, 19
1	RIVERS	ICT Exams Hall, Showers Christian High School. 8, School Road, Ikwerre Ngwo Etche, off shell Location road. Etche LGA	2	May 3, 17, 31, June 14, 28, July 12, 26
2	AKWA-IBOM	Ibom E- Library, Uyo, Akwa-Ibom State	2	May 3, 17, 31, June 14, 28, July 12, 26
3	ENUGU	GIL ONLINE INTERNATIONAL LTD. Plot 12 Ebeano Estate, Off New Haven junction, Beside Spring of Life School, Enugu.	2	May 3, 17, 31, June 14, 28, July 12, 26
4	IMO	No. 6, Part time hall, Federal Polytechnic, Nekede Owerri, Imo State.	2	May 3, 17, 31, June 14, 28, July 12, 26
5	OGUN	BABCOCK UNIVERSITY Centre, Chiemela Ikonne Computer Lab., Babcock University, Ilishan Remo, Ogun State	2	May 3, 17, 31, June 14, 28, July 12, 26