Rector at the Isa Mustapha Agwai I Polytechnic, Lafia

The Isa Mustapha Agwai I Polytechnic (formerly Nasarawa State Polytechnic), Lafia, was established by a Law of the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, which took effect 15th August 2000 now amended as a Law for the establishment of Isa Mustapha Agwai I Polytechnic Lafia, 2019.

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

Job Title: Rector

Location: Lafia, Nasarawa

Job Summary

• 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 demonstrable 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 Schemes 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 ten [10] years teaching experience in tertiary institution, at least four (4) years of which must have been gained in a Polytechnic or similar TVET institution;
• Not more than fifty-nine [59] years of age as at the time of this publication;
• 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 a 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; 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 and Communication Technology (ICT).

Terms of Appointment & Conditions of Service

• The appointment is for a single term of five (5) years in line with the 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 State Government.

Application Closing Date
24th April, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their Applications, including twenty (20) copies of their typed Curriculum Vitae and photocopies of relevant documents. The Curriculum Vitae should contain the following details, in the following order:

• Full Names (Sumame 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 addresses of three [3] 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 submitted in a sealed envelope and marked "APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF RECTOR" at the top left corner addressed to:
The Registrar,
Isa Mustapha Agwai I Polytechnic,
Lafia, Nasarawa State.

Note

• Applicants will be required to produce originals of their certificates and other relevant credentials if invited for an interview, photocopies will not be accepted. 
• Referees (Employer, Educational and Personal) are to forward confidential Reports directly to the Registrar.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited for an interview.
• Applications are to reach the office of the Registrar before the Application closing date.