Rector at College of Agriculture, Lafia

Duties

• The Rector serves as the Chief Academic, Administrative, and Accounting Officer of the College, with the authority to exercise general control over both staff and students.
• They are responsible for maintaining discipline within the College, under the oversight of the Governing Council.
• The Rector holds a position as one of the Principal Officers of the College. In addition to demonstrated management and leadership experience, the successful candidate must exhibit a genuine passion for academic pursuits and possess credibility.

Academic Qualifications and Qualities

• Candidates for this position must meet the following qualifications and possess the specified qualities:
• Hold a Doctorate (Ph.D.) Degree from a recognized institution in a discipline offered in the Polytechnic sector or fulfill any requirements outlined in the scheme of service for the appointment of a Chief Lecturer.
• Have a minimum of a Second-class Lower Division Degree or a Higher National Diploma (HND) with lower credit in a discipline offered in the Polytechnic Sector from a recognized institution.
• Possess a minimum of seventeen (17) years of teaching experience in tertiary institutions, with at least ten (10) years gained in a Polytechnic or similar Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institution.
• Hold the position of Chief Lecturer from the Polytechnic Sector, with no less than five (5) years of experience in the role.
• Be under the age of fifty-nine (59) as of the 16th of May, 2023, when the vacancy arose.
• Demonstrate evidence of strong academic and administrative leadership, initiative, and creativity in policy formulation, as well as exhibit good human relations and positive managerial attributes.
• Provide evidence of membership in professional bodies recognized by the Federal Government.
• Present evidence of scholarly publications in reputable journals and a history of delivering invited papers at educational conferences, seminars, and workshops.
• Show an ability to attract research grants and development facilities to the Polytechnic.
• Possess initiative, vision, and the capacity to sustain the accelerated pace of the Polytechnic's development, even in the face of financial and other challenging constraints.
• Not harbor tendencies to pursue racial, gender, political, religious, or other sectional interests.
• Maintain a morally sound character, proven integrity, and freedom from financial embarrassment.
• Be physically and mentally fit, as substantiated by a report from a Government Hospital.
• Demonstrate proficiency in Information and Communication Technology (ICT).

Terms of Appointment and Conditions of Service

• The appointment is for a single tenure of five (5) years in line with existing provisions.
• The salary is consolidated, and the appointee shall enjoy any other benefits attached to the position of a Principal Officer of the Polytechnic as approved by the State Government.