The
Federal Polytechnic Idah, a second generation Polytechnic, was established as
Idah college of Technology and took off on 28’ November, 1977. The
establishment is in accordance with Federal Polytechnics Act, Decree No. 33 of
1979 and Decree No. 5 of 1993, as amended.
Federal Polytechnic Idah, a second generation Polytechnic, was established as
Idah college of Technology and took off on 28’ November, 1977. The
establishment is in accordance with Federal Polytechnics Act, Decree No. 33 of
1979 and Decree No. 5 of 1993, as amended.
The Polytechnic which is located at Kilometre 5 along Idah-Ajaka road, runs 49
full-time programmes at both the National Diploma (ND) and the Higher National
Diploma (HND) that are fully accredited by the National Board for Technical
Education (NBTE).
Applications
are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the post below which shall
be vacant on the 23rd December, 2017:
are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the post below which shall
be vacant on the 23rd December, 2017:
Job
Title: Rector
Location: Idah, Kogi
Title: Rector
Location: Idah, Kogi
Job
Description
Description
- 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 is also responsible for discipline in the
Polytechnic, subject to the general control of the Governing Council. - In
addition to proven Management and leadership experience, the successful
candidate must have a demonstrable passion for academic endeavour and be
credible to the Polytechnic.
Qualifications
and Qualities
The candidate for the post is expected to possess the following qualifications
and qualities:
and Qualities
The candidate for the post is expected to possess the following qualifications
and qualities:
- Must
hold a Master Degree or 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 a Polytechnic. - Must
demonstrate evidence of strong academic and administrative leadership,
initiative and creativity in policy formulation, good human relations and
positive managerial attributes. - Must
provide evidence of membership of reputable professional body/bodies in
Nigeria. - Must
provide evidence of scholarly publications in reputable journals .as well
as presentation of invited papers at educational conferences, seminars and
workshop. - Must
be able to attract research grants and development facilities to the
Polytechnic. - Must
be 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. - Must
be a fair-minded and dynamic individual with an impeccable reputation. - Must
be a person who is not likely to pursue racial, ethical, gender,
political, religious or other sectional interest. - Must
be a Chief Lecturer of not less than five (5) years’ experience on the
rank from the Polytechnic sector. - Must
not be more than 60 years of age as at the time of assumption of office. - Must
be morally sound, of impeccable character and free from financial embarrassment. - Must
enjoy excellent physical and mental health (with evidence from a
Government hospital). - Must
be proficient in Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
How
to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates are to attach to their applications, twenty
(20) type written copies of their Curriculum Vitae, giving the details in the
following order:
to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates are to attach to their applications, twenty
(20) type written copies of their Curriculum Vitae, giving the details in the
following order:
- Full
Names (Surname, First and Underlined); - Date
and place of Birth; - State
of Origin and Local Government Area; - Nationality
and how acquired; - Marital
Status; - Number
and ages of children; - Current
postal Address including telephone number and email; - Educational
Institutions attended with dates; - Academic
and Professional qualifications obtained with dates; - Membership
of Professional Bodies/Associations; - Honours
and Distinctions (if any); - Academic/Scholarly
publications; - Conferences
attended and papers presented with dates; - Previous
employer(s) and Post(s) held with dates; - Present
Employment to include status, salary, duties and any other relevant
experience; - Statement
of own vision for the Polytechnic (20 copies); - Other
activities outside current employment and - Names
and addresses of three (3) referees (Employer, Educational and Personal)
who are to forward Confidential Reports directly to the “Registrar, The
Federal Polytechnic, P.M.B. 1037, Idah, Kogi State”. Such referees should
be able to attest to the candidates claims to high academic and managerial
capabilities as well as to the candidate’s notable uprightness.
Applicants
will be required to produce originals of their certificates and other relevant
credentials if invited for interview, photocopies will not be accepted.
Applicants must also be ready to support every claim with documentary evidence.
Applications are to be submitted in a sealed envelope and marked “Application
for the Post of Rector” at the top left hand corner addressed to:
will be required to produce originals of their certificates and other relevant
credentials if invited for interview, photocopies will not be accepted.
Applicants must also be ready to support every claim with documentary evidence.
Applications are to be submitted in a sealed envelope and marked “Application
for the Post of Rector” at the top left hand corner addressed to:
The
Registrar,
The Federal Polytechnic,
P.M.B 1037,
Idah,
Kogi State.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.
Registrar,
The Federal Polytechnic,
P.M.B 1037,
Idah,
Kogi State.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.
Application
Deadline: 15th September, 2017.
Deadline: 15th September, 2017.