Rector at the Federal Polytechnic, Daura

The Federal Polytechnic Daura came into being on a motion raised by late Senator Mustapha Bukar Madawakin Daura in the Green Chamber. Unfortunately, the late Senator could not live to see the motion passed into Law. His colleagues, determined to actualize his dream, promised to pass the motion as Law during the valedictory session in his honour. Senator Ahmad Babba Kaita made sure that the bill was signed into Law on 5th July 2019 by the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

With a Vision to be a model institution renowned for training competitive and morally upright, middle and higher level manpower in technology, applied science and commerce management, we are on a Mission to create a learning environment where innovation and highly functional education  would produce competitive and morally upright manpower that will contribute to the socio-economic development of the society.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below which will be vacant with effect from 13th May, 2025:

Job Title: Rector

Location: Daura, Katsina

The Rector

• 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/she is also responsible 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 demonstratable passion for academic endeavors and must also be credible.

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

• Doctorate (Ph. D) Degree from a recognized institution in a discipline offered in the Polytechnic Sector; or any requirement stipulated in the Scheme of Service for the appointment of a Chief Lecturer;
• Minimum of Second-Class Lower Division degree or Higher National Diploma [HND] with Lower Credit in a discipline offered in the Polytechnic Sector from a recognized institution;
• Minimum of seventeen [17] years of teaching experience in tertiary institutions, at least ten [10] years of which must have been gained in a Polytechnic or similar TVET institution;
• 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 13/05/2025;
• Demonstrate evidence of strong academic and administrative leadership, initiative and creativity in policy formulation, good human relations and positive managerial attributes;
• Provide evidence of membership of professional body/bodies recognized by the 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;
• 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;
• Person who is not likely to pursue, racial, gender, political, religious or other sectional interests; [xii] Morally sound, of impeccable character, proven integrity and free from financial embarrassment; [xiii] Physically and mentally fit [with evidence from Government Hospital]; and
• Proficient in Information and 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
22nd December, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates are required to submit twenty (20) copies each of their typed written Application Letter, Curriculum Vitae and attach photocopies of all relevant documents to their applications, given 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
• 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/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, duties and any other relevant experience
• Statement of own vision for the Polytechnic [20 copies]
• Other activities outside current employment
• Names and address of three [3] Referees (Employer, Educational and Personal) who should be able to attest to the candidate's claim to high academic and managerial capabilities as well as to the candidate's notable uprightness.

Applications are to be addressed and submitted in a sealed envelope marked 'APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF RECTOR' at the top left-hand corner to:
The Registrar,
Federal Polytechnic Daura,
P.M. B, 1049,
Daura, Katsina State.

Note

• Applicants should request their Referees (Employer, Educational and Personal) to forward Confidential Reports directly to the Registrar, Federal Polytechnic, Daura.
• Applicants will be required to produce originals of their certificates and other relevant credentials' if invited for interview, photocopies will not be accepted.
• Late applications will not be entertained and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.