Lagos State University (LASU) has formally opened applications for the position of its tenth substantive Vice-Chancellor, inviting qualified global academics to apply. The announcement comes as the tenure of the current leadership nears its conclusion, initiating a rigorous search for a distinguished academic administrator to steer the university for the next five years.
Eligibility Criteria for Applicants
The governing council mandates that all applicants must hold a doctorate and be full professors with a rich history of research. Candidates must have several years of experience as full professors, a verified record of supervising doctoral students, and a track record of securing substantial research grants. Additionally, eligible scholars must demonstrate extensive administrative experience at top levels within university management.
Age and Tenure Requirements
Applicants must not be above sixty-five years old at the time of assuming duty. The appointment carries a single, non-renewable five-year term, with remuneration packages structured to match standard conditions for the office in Nigerian public universities.
Application Process and Timeline
The university management has set a firm six-week timeline for submission of physical applications to the institutional Registrar. Interested academics must submit fifteen physical copies of their detailed curriculum vitae and academic credentials. Applications must include a comprehensive visionary statement exceeding one thousand words, along with contact details of three professional referees.
The university authority stated that all submissions must reach the council within six weeks from the publication date. Only candidates who satisfy all stated criteria will receive invitations for subsequent screening interviews.
Leadership Expectations
The incoming Vice-Chancellor will manage a complex multi-campus structure encompassing diverse faculties across Ojo, Epe, and Ikeja campuses. The successful candidate must provide visionary leadership, maintain accreditation status of all academic programmes, cultivate strategic alliances with global development agencies, and diversify institutional funding revenue streams. The university intends to select a competent individual who can navigate the diverse social and academic demands of a highly populated student community.
Recent Achievements
LASU recently received a N25 million award from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) for its performance in the admission process. The institution received the prize during the 2026 JAMB Policy Meeting held in Abuja as part of the National Tertiary Admissions Performance Merit Awards for the 2025 admission year.
