Provost at Osun State College of Education, Ilesa

The Governing Council of Osun State College of Education, Ilesa - The College is an Institution set up to produce middle level teaching personnel in humanities, science, technical and vocational subjects. As a Tertiary Institution, the College is rooted in the practice of the best traditions, principles and conduct of higher education with emphasis on teaching and research. To this end, the College runs Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) programmes on regular and part-time basis.

The College, in affiliation with the University of Ibadan, offers three and four year full-time Bachelor of Education (B. Ed.) degree programmes in a number of disciplines.

Applications invited from suitably qualified candidates for the position below:

Jo Title: Provost

Location: Osun

Duties

• The Provost is the Chief Executive and Academic Officer of the College, a member of the Governing Council and the Chairman of the Academic Board.
• The successful candidate would be expected to provide requisite academic, administrative and professional leadership, Initiative and creativity in policy formulation, good human relations and positive managerial attributes in executing broad policies laid down by the Governing Council, for the achievement of the objective for which the Institution was established.
• He/She shall establish rapport with the relevant organs of the State Government of Osun, National Commission for Colleges of Education and other professional bodies that could lead to the College attaining the status of a centre of excellence.

Qualifications and Qualities

• Candidates should possess at least Masters degree in a field relevant to at least one programme in the College, from a recognized University plus a teaching qualification not below NCE or PGDE, Possession of a higher degree such as Ph.D. and membership of professional bodies would be an added advantage.
• The Candidate must have had a minimum of 15 years post- qualification cognate experience in teaching and research in an institution of higher learning. He/She must not be below the rank of Chief Lecturer in a College of Education, Polytechnic or Reader in a University or an equivalent institution.
• The Candidate must show evidence of result - oriented researches and teaching of high national and international status.
• The Candidate must be of good conduct; possess sense of discipline, dedication and drive; be resourceful; and be able to command the respect and loyalty of the members of staff and students of the College. He/She must be somebody who is not likely to foster personal, ethnic, political, religious and other social interests that would be inimical to the growth of the College.

Terms of Appointment
The appointment is for a period of four (4) years. He/She may be eligible for reappointment for a second term of four (4) years only.
The salary grading of the post will be as approved by the Government.

Application Closing Date
31st October, 2017.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit twenty (20) copies of type-written applications accompanied with their Curriculum Vitae plus three (3) passport photographs and photocopies of their education all professional credentials, giving information:

• Full Name with Surname last in capital letters
• Post Desired
• Date of Birth
• Permanent Home Address
• Current Postal Address
• Telephone Numbers and E-mail Address
• State of Origin
• Nationality
• Marital Status
• Number and Ages of Children
• Educational Institutions attended with dates
• Academic/Professional qualifications obtained with dates
• Names and addresses of previous employers, status, position(s) held with date and salary.
• Research and Publications
• Academic Distinctions/Special Awards
• Administrative Exposure
• Co-curricula Activities
• Names and addresses of three referees (one of the referees must be in the position to supply Academic/Professional reference).

Candidates are advised to request their referees to forward their letters of reference directly and under confidential cover to the Registrar, Osun State College of Education, P.M.B. 5089, Ilesa.

All applications must be submitted to:
The Registrar & Secretary to Council,
Osun State College of Education,
P. M. B. 5089,
Ilesa,
Osun State.

Note: Applicants should write ‘Employment’ at the top left hand corner of their envelopes and note that only shortlisted candidates would be contacted.