Rector at Federal Polytechnic of Oil and Gas, Bonny

About the Job

• The Rector is the Chief Academic, Administrative and Accounting Officer of the Polytechnic and has power to exercise general authority over both the Staff and Students and he/she is also Responsible for discipline in the Polytechnic, subject to general control of the Governing Council
• He/she is one of the Principal officers of the polytechnic. In addition to proven Management and Leadership experience, the successful candidate must have a demonstrable passion for Academic endeavors and must also be credible.

Academic Qualifications and Qualities
The candidate for the post must possess the following qualification and qualities:

• A Doctorate Degree (Ph.D.) from a recognized institution in any of the following disciplines offered in the Polytechnic. Technology, Applied Science, Commerce and Management.
• A minimum of second class lower division Degree or a minimum of lower credit in Higher National Diploma (HND) in the following disciplines: Technology, Applied Science, Commerce and Management from a recognized institution. 
• A minimum of twenty-two [22] years teaching experience in tertiary institutions, at least ten [10] years of which must have been gained in a Polytechnic or similar TVET institution. 
• A Chief Lecturer from the Polytechnic sector with not less than five (5) years' experience on the rank.
• Not more than fifty-nine (59) years of age as at the 23rd day of March 2023 [date the post will become vacant). 
• Demonstrate evidence of strong Academic and Administrative leadership initiative and creativity in policy formulation, good human relation and positive Managerial attributes. 
• Provide evidence of membership of Professional body/bodies recognized by Federal Government.
• Provide evidence of scholarly publications in reputable journals as well as presentation of invited papers at Educational Conferences, Seminars and workshops. 
• Be able to attract research grants and development facilities to the Polytechnic
• A person with initiative and Vision with the capacity to sustain the accelerated pace of development of the polytechnic even under financial and other challenging constraints. 
• A person who is not likely to pursue, racial, gender, political, religious or other sectional interest.
• Morally sound, of impeachable character, proven integrity and free from financial embarrassment.
• Physically and mentally fit (with evidence from a Government hospital] and 
• Proficient in Information & Communication Technology (ICT).

Terms of Appointment and Condition of Service 

• The appointment is for a single tenure of five (5) years in line with extant 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 Federal Government.