University of Lagos Professorial Chair Vacancy 2026:…

At a glance

OrganisationUniversity of Lagos

SectorGovernment

LocationAkoka, Lagos

Opportunity typeThree-year senior academic appointment

Application deadline20 October 2026

Information verified2026-10-05

Who University of Lagos Professorial Chair Vacancy 2026 is for

Full ProfessorsSenior academicsPolitical science scholarsLeadership and governance researchers

Common disciplines or work areas covered by this pathway:

Political ScienceLeadershipGovernanceResearchHigher Education

A good first degree in a relevant field plus a PhD in an area relevant to Leadership and Good Governance.
Applicants must already be full Professors with an established record of academic excellence and proven integrity.
A strong record of scholarly publications in reputable national and international peer-reviewed outlets is required.
Applicants should demonstrate continuing teaching and research in Leadership and Good Governance, academic and administrative leadership, and the ability to supervise Master's and Doctoral students.

Prepare a detailed application, curriculum vitae and relevant publications.
Prepare a Personal Statement and a two-year strategic plan for the Chair with objectives, activities, KPIs, annual targets, responsible persons, budget lines, funding sources and a Gantt-style implementation timeline.
Provide the names and contact details of three referees in the CV.
Complete the official UNILAG online application and retain the acknowledgement slip.
Submit all required materials by Tuesday, 20 October 2026.

1
Read the full UNILAG Professorial Chair notice and confirm that you meet the minimum eligibility criteria.
2
Prepare the CV, publications, Personal Statement and the required two-year strategic plan.
3
Complete the application through UNILAG's official career portal at career.unilag.edu.ng/jobportal/jobportal/.
4
Print or save the acknowledgement slip produced by the online application.
5
Follow the notice's submission instructions to the Office of Advancement or Human Resources Management Directorate.
6
Complete submission on or before 20 October 2026.

Recruitment safety

Use the UNILAG career portal and submission contacts stated in the university's official notice.

UNILAG published the call on 9 September 2026 and states that applications close on 20 October 2026.
The official notice specifies full-Professor status, relevant first degree and PhD, scholarly publication and supervision requirements, and a three-year tenure.
UNILAG directs candidates to its official career portal and requires a Personal Statement plus a detailed two-year strategic plan.