Provost at The Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT)

Job Description

• The Provost shall be the head of the Academic Branch of the Institute.
• AFIT is a hybrid higher institution established to provide university and polytechnic education.
• This position is equivalent to a Vice Chancellor of any Federal Government University iii Nigeria.
• The applicant should be a renowned Professor in aviation related engineering with proven record of scholarly publications in reputable local and international journals.
• The ideal candidate must have a track record of commendable leadership and administrative prowess in a related tertiary Institution of learning.

Requirements

• A Professor in Aeronautical Engineering (preferably with specialization in avionics, airframe systems or propulsion) or in Mechanical Engineering or Metallurgical and Material Engineering or Electrical/Electronics/Communications Engineering.
• The candidate should have a minimum of 5 years post Professorship.
• He/she should be prolific and outstanding in publications with practical outlook and evidence of leadership in research work and post graduate supervision.
• The candidate is required to have requisite administrative experience and competencies in effective planning and execution of academic programmes
• Membership of relevant and learned professional bodies (foreign and local) such as COREN is also required.
• He/she should possess outstanding leadership qualities that will inspire and motivate subordinates to achieve institutional goals and mandates.
• He/she should have a proven record of attracting international research and development grants and extra- statutory funds as well as ability to mobilise available resources for rapid development of the Institute.
• Work experience or collaboration with military/civil institutions is an added advantage.

Salaries and Conditions of Services

• As obtainable in other Federal Universities.