Rector Job at the Federal Polytechnic, Ede in Osun
The Federal Polytechnic, Ede came into existence in February, 1992, vide
Decree No. 33 of 25th July, 1979 as amended by Decree 5 of 1993. It
currently runs Twenty.nine (29) National and Higher National Diploma
programmes and Twenty-two (22) Academic Departments.
Application are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the position below:
Job Title: Rector
Location: Ede, Osun
Job Description
- The Rector is the Chief Academic, Administrative and Accounting
Officer of the Polytechnic. He exercises general authority over both
staff and students.
- He is also responsible for discipline in the Polytechnic subject to the general control of the Governing Council.
- The applicant must therefore posses a very high sense dedication to duly, drive and resourcefulness.
- Above all he must be a person of proven integrity.
- In addition to proven management and leadership ability, the
successful candidate is expected to among other things give academic
leadership and play activity role in enhancing academic excellence and
extending the services of the Polytechnic to Government, immediate
communities, industrial sectors of the Nigerian economy.
Qualities and Qualifications
- The candidate for the post is expected to possess the following academic qualifications and personal qualities.
- Must hold a minimum of a Masters Degree in areas relevant to any
of the programmes offered in the Polytechnic from a recognized
institution of higher learning plus at least 15 years of academic and
administrative experience at least five of which must have been gained
in a Polytechnic.
- Must be a Chief Lecturer with not less than five (5) years experience on that rank in the Polytechnic Sector.
- Must be a person with initiative and vision necessary for
sustaining the accelerated pace of development of the Polytechnic even
under financial and challenging constraints.
- Must be morally sound, of impeccable character and free from financial embarrassment.
- Must enjoy excellent physical and mental health (with evidence from government hospital).
- Must provide evidence of scholarly publications in reputable
journals as well as presentation of papers at educational conferences,
seminars! workshops)
- Must be able to attract research grants and development facilities to the Polytechnic.
- Must demonstrate evidence of strong academic, administrative and visionary leadership.
- Must provide evidence of Membership of a reputable professional body which will be of definite advantage.
Note
- Applicants will be required to produce the originals of their
certificates and other credentials if invited for interview, photocopies
will not be accepted.
- Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications in a
sealed envelope and market "Post of Rector" on the top left hand corner
of the envelope, addressed to:
The Registrar,
The Federal Polytechnic, Ede,
P.M.B. 231,
Ede,
Osun State.
Application Deadline: 1st May, 2017.