Rector at the Federal Polytechnic, Ile Oluji

Federal Polytechnic, Ile Oluji is one of the Four Polytechnics established by the Federal Government in 2014 and commenced physical operation on 1st April, 2015. As a fast growing Institution, it runs Twelve (12) National Diploma (ND) Programmes and Five (5) Higher National Diploma (HND) Programmes.

The Polytechnic currently operates on two (2) campuses including the Permanent Site along the Ipetu-ljesa Expressway, and is striving to uphold its Founding Principles in line with its Vision which is "to be a prime manpower provider in the field of Technology, Innovation and Management for National Development". Federal Polytechnic, lle-Oluji is governed in accordance with the Federal Polytechnics Act (Cap F17) Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004 as amended in the Federal Polytechnics Act (Amendment) 2019.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the position below which will become vacant on the 10th day of March, 2023.

Job Title: Rector

Location: Ile Oluji, Ondo

Job Details

• 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 has responsibility for discipline in the Polytechnic, subject to the general control of the Governing Council.
• He/ She is one of the Principal Officers of the Polytechnic.
• In addition to proven management and leadership experience, the successful candidate must have a demonstrable passion for academic endeavors as well as capacity for sustainable excellence and must also be credible.

Academic Qualifications and Qualities
The candidate for the post must possess the following qualifications and qualities:

• A Doctorate Degree (Ph.D) from a recognized Institution in any of the following disciplines offered in the Polytechnic sector: Technology, Applied Science, Commerce and Management
• A minimum of Second Class Lower division Degree or a minimum of Lower Credit in Higher National Diploma (HND) in the following disciplines: Technology, Applied Science, Commerce and Management from a recognized institution;
• A minimum of twenty-two (22) years teaching experience in tertiary institutions, at least ten (10) years of which must have been gained in a Polytechnic or Similar TVET Institution;
• A Chief Lecturer from the Polytechnic sector with not less than five (5) years experience on the rank;
• Not more than fifty-nine (59) years of age as at 10th March, 2023 (date the post will be vacant);
• Demonstrate evidence of strong academic and administrative leadership initiative and creativity in policy formulation, good human relation and positive managerial attributes;
• Provide evidence of membership of professional body/bodies recognized by Federal Government
• Provide evidence of scholarly publications in reputable journals as well as presentation of invited papers at educational conferences, seminars and workshops; be able to attract research grants and development facilities to the Polytechnic;
• 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 constraint,
• A person who is not likely to pursue, racial, gender, political, religious or other sectional interest;
• Morally sound, of impeccable character, proven integrity and free from financial embarrassment;
• Physically and mentally fit with evidence from a Government hospital; and
• Proficient in Information & Communication Technology (ICT).

Terms of Appointment and Condition of Service

• The appointment is for a single tenure of five (5) years in line with extant provisions.
• The Salary is consolidated and the appointee shall enjoy any other benefits attached to the position of a Principal Officer of the Polytechnic as approved by the Federal Government.

Application Closing Date
1st November, 2022.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit twenty (20) copies of their typed written Application Letter, Curriculum Vitae and photocopies of all relevant documents, 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 address
• Educational Institutions attended with dates
• Academic and Professional qualifications obtained with dates
• Membership of Professional Bodies / Association
• Honours and Distinction (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, duties and any other relevant experience
• Statement of own vision for the Polytechnic (20 copies)
• Other activities outside current employment
• Names and addresses of three (3) Referees (Employer, Educationa and Personal).

Applications are to be submitted in a sealed envelope and marked "Application for the Post of Rector" at the top left hand corner, and addressed to:
The Registrar & Secretary to Council,
Federal Polytechnic, lle-Oluji,
P.M.B. 727, lle-Oluji,
Ondo State, Nigeria.

Referees are to forward their confidential reports on the applicant directly to:
The Registrar,
Federal Polytechnic, lle-Oluji,
P.M.B. 727, lle-Oluji,
Ondo State, Nigeria.

Note

• Applicants will be required to produce originals of the certificates and other relevant credentials if invited for interview, photocopies will not be accepted.
• Previous holders of the position in any tertiary institution need not apply.
• Referees should be able to attest to the candidate's claim to high academic and managerial capabilities a well as to the candidate's notable uprightness.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.