Federal Polytechnic Mubi, Adamawa State Job Vacancy in Nigeria: Recruitment for Rector

The Federal Polytechnic Mubi, Adamawa State invite applications from suitable qualified candidates to fill the position below:

POST TITLE:  Rector (of the Polytechnic)

The Federal Polytechnic, Mubi is one of the Federal Polytechnics established by the Federal Government of Nigeria in 1979 to improve the quality of training of Nigerian

Youths particularly in the areas of Technology, Applied Science, Commerce and

Management and in such other fields of Applied Learning relevant for the middle and higher level manpower needs to the Nigerian economy.

THE RECTOR:

The Rector shall be the Chief Executive Officer of the Polytechnic and shall be charged with general responsibility for matters relating to the day to day management and operations of the Polytechnic. He is the chief Academic,

Administrative and Accounting Officer and has powers to exercise general authority over staff and students and is also responsible for discipline in Polytechnic subject to the general control of the Governing Council.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Each applicant for the post should:

i.  At least be a Chief Lecturer with a Minimum of Five years experience on that rank from the Polytechnic Education System;

ii.  Have at least Masters degree from a recognized institution, possession of a Ph.D will be an added advantage;

iii.  Have qualifications and taught in a discipline available in the Federal Polytechnic Mubi.

iv.  Exhibit evidence of strong Academic and Administrative leadership,

v.  Show evidence of membership of reputable professional body(ies);

vi.  Produce evidence of Scholarly publications in reputable Journals as well as evidence of presentation of learned papers at Educational Conferences, Seminars and or Workshops;

vii.  Be Proficient in information Communication Technology (ICT);

viii. Produce evidence of capacity to generate funds/research grant from external agencies;

ix.  Provide report of Medical Fitness (from a government Hospital).

The successful candidate must not be more than 55 years at the time of assumption of duty.

TERMS OF APPOINTMENT/ CONDITION OF SERVICE:

The Appointment is for term of 4 years and renewable subject to satisfactory performance for another 4 years and no more. The salary is consolidated and the appointee shall enjoy other benefits as may be approved by the Federal from time to time.

MODE OF APPLICATION:

Candidates should apply with 20 copies of their detailed Curriculum Vitae

(CV) along with a vision for the position, providing information on the following:

i.      Full Name

ii.     Place and Date of Birth

iii.    Nationality

iv.    State of Origin

v.     Local Government Area

vi.    Senatorial Zone

vii.   Marital Status

viii.  Number and Ages of Children

ix.    Permanent Home Address

x.     E-mail and Phone Numbers

xi     Qualifications with Dates (Certified copies of certificates to be attached)

xii.   Statement of Experience including full details of former and present posts

xiii.  A vision for the Polytechnic in the next five years with particular reference to Polytechnic Education Perspective and Management in the 21^st centuary

xiv.    Educational Institution attended with dates

xv.   Academic/Professional Qualifications with dates

xvi.  Membership of Professional Bodies/Associations

xvii.  Academic/Scholarly Publications

xviii.  Previous employments and positions held with dates

xix.  Present employment, Status and Salary

xx.   Names and address of three referees who are forward confidential reports on the applicant directly to the Registrar

xxi.  Invited applicant must be able to support every claim with documentary evidence (where applicable) and bring originals of all their credential to the interview.

All applications are to be submitted in sealed envelopes marked “Post of Rector” at the top hand corner to reach the

Registrar Federal Polytechnic, Mubi,

P.M.B 35,

Adamawa State,

On or before 28^th September, 2011.