Rector at Nuhu Bamalli Polytechnic

Nuhu Bamalli Polytechnic came into being on the 2nd of February, 1989 wide Kaduna State Edict No. 3 (subsequently amended in 2004). The Edict charged the Polytechnic to among other things provide for training and development of techniques in Applied Science, Engineering and Commerce as well as in other spheres of learning. The Polytechnic courses of instruction (in full-time and Part-time) leading to the award of Diplomas, Certificates and other distinctions of Scientific, Technological and other subjects are available at all times in order to meet the requirements of State and the manpower needs of the Country.

Application are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Rector

Location: Zaria, Kaduna

• The Rector is the Chief Academic and Administrative Officer of the Polytechnic as provided for in Kaduna State Edict No.3 of 1989 (subsequently amended in 2003).
• In addition to the above, the Rector among other things should give academic leadership and play an active part in enhancing academic excellence and extending the services of the polytechnic to government and commercial sectors of the economy.
• Therefore, the Candidate for the post must have a very high sense of dedication to duty, drive, resourcefulness and integrity.

• The applicant should demonstrate academic leadership with a minimum of a Masters degree in areas relevant to any of the programmes offered by the Polytechnic from a recognized institution of higher learning, plus a minimum of fifteen (15) years of postgraduate teaching, research, industrial and administrative experience preferably, five (5) years should be in the Polytechnic sector. An applicant with higher academic qualification will have an added advantage.
• Must be a Chief Lecturer from any of the programmes run by the polytechnic with not less than five(5) years experience on that cadre.
• Must provide evidence of membership of a recognized professional institution or registration with a regulatory body in Nigeria and evidence of scholarly publications in reputable journals, as well as presentation of papers at educational conferences, seminars and/or workshops.
• Candidate must not be more than 55 years at the time of assumption of duty.
• Must be a person with initiative and vision for sustaining the accelerated pace of development of Technical & Vocational Education (TVE) in Nigeria.
• Must be a fair-minded and dynamic individual with an impeccable reputation.
• Must enjoy excellent physical and mental health (with evidence from Government Hospital); and
• Must be proficient in Information and Communication Technology (ICT).
• Candidates with less than the minimum qualification and experience need not apply.

Terms of Appointment

• The Appointment is for an initial period of Four (4) years and may be renewed for a second and final term of Four (4) years.
• The Salary of the Rector is CONTISS 15.
• Other fringe benefits are:
  • An official car
  • A soft furnished accommodation.
  • Security and domestic staff.

Application Closing Date
4th August, 2017.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit twelve (12) copies of their hand written application including photocopies of certificate and curriculum vitae to the "Registrar" using the address below indicating:

• Name (surname first and underlined).
• Date of birth.
• State of origin and the Local Government Area.
• Postal address, email and phone numbers.
• Marital status
• Number and dates of birth of children (under 18 years).
• Educational institution attended and qualifications obtained with dates.
  • Publications (a) Journals (b) Conference and books proceedings (c) Paper presentation at conference or seminars.
  • Working experience with dates.
  • Names and address of present employer, salary and current status.
  • Services to community, state, national and international organizations.
  • Names and address of three (3) referees.
  • Candidates will be required to produce the originals of their certificates and other credentials at the interview.