Rector at Federal Polytechnic, Oko

Preamble

• The Federal Polytechnic, Oko, is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates for the position of Rector, which will become vacant on February 4, 2024.

The Rector

• The Rector is the Chief Academic, Administrative, and Accounting Officer of the Polytechnic.
• They have the authority over both the staff and students and are responsible for discipline within the Polytechnic, under the general control of the Governing Council.
• The Rector is one of the Principal Officers of the Polytechnic.
• The successful candidate must have management and leadership experience, a passion for academic endeavors, and credibility.

Academic Qualifications and Qualities
The candidate for the Rector position must possess the following qualifications and qualities:

• A Doctorate (PhD) Degree from a recognized institution in a discipline offered in the Polytechnic Sector or any requirement stipulated in the Schemes of Service for the appointment of a Chief Lecturer.
• A minimum of a second class lower division Degree or Higher National Diploma (HND) with Lower Credit in a discipline offered in the Polytechnic Sector from a recognized institution.
• A minimum of seventeen (17) years of teaching experience in tertiary institutions, with at least ten (10) years in a Polytechnic or similar TVET institution.
• Should be a Chief Lecturer from the Polytechnic sector with not less than five (5) years of experience in the rank.
• Not more than fifty-nine (59) years of age as of February 4, 2024.
• Evidence of strong academic and administrative leadership initiative, creativity in policy formulation, good human relations, and positive managerial attributes.
• Membership in professional body/bodies recognized by the Federal Government.
• Scholarly publications in reputable journals and presentation of invited papers at educational conferences, seminars, and workshops.
• Ability to attract research grants and development facilities to the Polytechnic.
• Initiative, vision, and the capacity to sustain the Polytechnic's development even under financial and other challenging constraints.
• Should not pursue racial, gender, political, religious, or other sectional interests.
• Morally sound, of impeccable character, proven integrity, and free from financial embarrassment.
• Physically and mentally fit (with evidence from a Government hospital).
• 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 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 Federal Government.