Provost at Cross River State College of Education, Akamkpa

Cross River State College of Education - In line with the relevant provisions of the law establishing the Cross River State College of Education, Akamkpa, the Governing Council of the College has commenced the processes for the appointment of a new Provost for the College. To this end, applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates for the post of Provost.

Job Title: Provost

Location: Cross River

Responsibilities

• The Provost is the Chief Executive of the College charged with the responsibility for matters relating to the day-to-day running of the College, subject to the general control of the Council

Requirements

The person to be appointed a Provost must:

• Not be below the rank of a Chief Lecturer or its equivalent.
• Possess at least a doctorate degree (PhD) from a recognized institution of learning.
• Not be more than sixty (60) years of age by the time of assumption of office (December 2013).
• Be a reputable academic and proven track record of scholarship and experience in College of Education or any other tertiary education administration.
• Be computer literate.
• Be conversant with the vision and mission of the College and has capacity to pursue same.
• Be morally sound and show evidence of dynamic leadership that is capable of commanding respect and loyalty from staff, students and the College community.
• Be sufficiently competent and have the administrative experience required to give sound guidance to the Governing Council from time to time.
• Be of sound health with capacity to withstand the challenging demands of the office of the Provost.
• Have the capacity and willingness to relate effectively with government, non-governmental organizations, alumni and well-meaning Nigerians with a view to attracting the required support for the College.

Tenure
The Provost shall hold office for a single term of five (5) years only.

Conditions of Service
The remuneration and other Conditions of Service shall be as approved by the Governing Council but comparable to those applicable to the post of Provosts of other Public Colleges of Education in Nigeria.

Application Closing Date
6th December, 2013

Method of Application
Candidates who desire to apply for the post should submit twenty (20) copies each of their credentials and curriculum vitae in the following format:

• Full Name
• Date of Birth
• Nationality and Local Government of origin Telephone number
• E-mail address
• Permanent home address
• Marital status
• Number and ages of children
• Institutions attended (with dates)
• Academic qualifications (with dates)
• Membership of academic and professional bodies (with dates)
• Academic awards and distinctions
• Details of administration and managerial experience in tertiary institutions
• Major scholarly publications or breakthrough, Specific services to local, national and international communities (With dates, institutions, establishments and status)
• Present employment, status, salary and employer;
• Extracurricular activities;
• Names and addresses of three (3) referees.

In addition to the above, all applicants are expected to submit a Mission Statement of not more than one thousand (1000) words on their vision for the College in the next five (5) years.
All applications must be in sealed envelopes, marked ‘PROVOST POSITION’ on the right corner of the envelop and should be addressed to:
The Registrar
Cross River State College of Education, Akamkpa
PMB 1171
Calabar
Cross River State

All applicants must request their referees to forward their reports to the Registrar under confidential cover, not later than the closing date of this advertisement. Applicants are to note that only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview.