Rector Job at The Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro

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Job Title: Rector

Location: Ilaro, Nigeria

Employer: The Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the post of Rector, The Federal Polytechnic, lIaro, Ogun State. The post shall become vacant with effect from 12th June, 2014.

The Rector is the Chief Executive Officer of the Polytechnic. He is responsible to the Governing Council as provided for in the Federal Polytechnic Act Decree 33 of 1979 and amended by Decree NO.5 of 1993. As the Chief Academic, Administrative and Accounting Officer, he/she is responsible for all matters relating to the day-to-day management and operations of the Polytechnic. In addition to proven management and leadership experience, the successful candidate must have a demonstrable passion for academic endeavour and be credible to the Polytechnic.

Qualities and Qualifications:

Interested candidates for the post are expected to possess the following academic qualification and personal qualities:

•   Must hold a Masters or Doctorate degree from a recognized university in any of the disciplines offered in the Polytechnic with a minimum of fifteen (15) years of professional and administrative experience, five of which must have been gained in an institution of comparable status;

•   Must be a Chief Lecturer of not less than five (5) years

•   Must not be more than 55 years of age as at the time of assumption of office;

•   Must demonstrate evidence of strong academic, administrative and visionary leadership, initiative and creativity in policy formulation, good human relations andpositive managerial attributes;

•   Must provide evidence of membership of reputable professional body(ies) in Nigeria;

•   Must provide evidence of scholarly publications in reputable journals as well as presentation of invited papers at educational conferences, seminars and workshops

•   Must be proficient in Information and Communication Technology (ICT);

•   Must be a fair-minded and dynamic individual with an impeccable reputation;

•   Must enjoy excellent physical and mental health (with evidence from a government hospital

•   Must be able to attract research and development grants to the Polytechnic.

•   Must be a person who is not likely to pursue racial, ethnic, gender, political, religious or other sectional interests.

•   Must be a person with initiative and vision for ensuring the accelerated pace of development of the Polytechnic even under financial and other challenging constraints.

Terms of Appointment: The appointment is for an initial period of four (4) years, and renewable subject to satisfactory performance for another term of four (4) years and no more. The salary is consolidated and the appointee shall enjoy other benefits of the office as may be approved from time to time by the Federal Government.

Method of Application:

Interested candidates are expected to submit 15 typewritten copies of applications including photocopies of certificates and curriculum vitae giving the details in the following order:

i. Full names (Surname first and underlined)

ii. Date and place of birth

iii. State of origin and Local GovernmentArea

iv. Nationality and how acquired

v. Marital status

vi. Number and ages of children

vii. Current postal address including telephone number and e-mail address

viii. Educational institution attended with dates

ix. Academic and professional qualifications obtained with dates

x. Membership of professional bodies/Associations

xi. Honours and distinction (if any)

xii. Academic/scholarly publications (in standard format)

xiii. Conferences attended and papers presented with dates

xiv. Previous employer( s) and post( s) held with dates

xv. Present employment to include: status; salary; duties and any other relevant experience

xvi. Statement of own Vision for the Polytechnic

xvii. Other activities outside current employment

xviii. Names and addresses of three referees (Employer, Educational and Personal), who are to forward confidential reports directly to the Registrar, The Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro, Ogun State. Such referees should be able to attest to the candidate's claims to high academic and managerial capabilities as well as to the candidate's notable uprightness.

Applicants will be required to produce the originals of their certificates and other relevant credentials if invited for interview. Photocopies of credentials will not be accepted. Applicants must also be ready to support every claim with documentary evidence.

Applications should be submitted not later than six (6) weeks from the date of this publication. Applications are to be submitted in a sealed envelope and marked POST OF RECTOR" on the top left hand corner of the envelope, addressed to:

The Registrar,

The Federal Polytechnic

P.M.B. 50

ILARO

Ogun State

Pease note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Deadline: 30 January, 2014

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