Rector

Location: Oko, Anambra Job Description

The Rector is the Chief Academic, Administrative and Accounting Officer of the Polytechnic and has power to exercise general authority over both staff and students and he is responsible for discipline in the Polytechnic, subject to the general control of the Governing Council.
He/She is responsible for all matters relating to the day-to-day management and operations of the Polytechnic.

Qualifications Candidate must:

Hold a Masters or a Doctorate degree from a recognized institution in any of the disciplines offered in the Polytechnic, with a minimum of fifteen (15) years professional and administrative experience, at least five of which must have been gained in an institution of comparable status.
Be a Chief Lecturer with not less than five (5) years experience on that cadre.
Demonstrate evidence of strong academic and administrative leadership, initiative and creativity in policy formulation, good human relations and positive managerial attributes.
Provide evidence of membership of reputable professional body bodies in Nigeria.
Provide evidence of scholarly publications in reputable Journals as well as presentation of invited papers at educational conferences, seminars and/or workshop.
Be able to attract research grants and development facilities to the Polytechnic.
Must be medically fit and present evidence of medical fitness (from a Government Hospital).
Must not pursue racial, ethnical, gender, political or other sectional interests.
Not be more than fifty-five (55) years of age at the time of assumption of duty.
Be proficient in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) packages and capabilities.
Must be morally sound, of impeccable character and free from financial embarrassment.
Be a person with initiative and vision for ensuring the accelerated pace of development of the Polytechnic, even under financial and other challenging constraints.

Terms of Appointment / Conditions of Service

The appointment is for a term of four years in the first instance and renewable subject to satisfactory performance for another term of four years and no more.
The salary is consolidated and the appointee shall enjoy other benefits of office as may be approved from time to time by the Federal Government.

Applicants are expected to submit 20 typewritten copies of applications including photocopies of certificates and Curriculum Vitae giving the details in the following order:All Applications are to be submitted in sealed envelope and marked “Post of Rector” on the top left hand corner of the envelope, addressed to: The Registrar, Federal Polytechnic, Oko, P.M.B. 021, Aguata, Orumba North L.G.A, Anambra State. Note

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