Rector at Nuhu Bamalli Polytechnic, Zaria

Nuhu Bamalli Polytechnic, Zaria invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position of: Rector

Job Title: Rector

Location: Zaria, Kaduna

Background Information on the Polytechnic
The Polytechnic operates a multi campus system thus:

• Main Campus located at the former UPE Teachers College along Zaria - Kaduna express road.
• Annex Campus located attheformer College of Advanced Studies, Gaskiya, Zaria
• Samaru Kataf Campus located at the former Kaduna State College of Agriculture, Samaru Kataf.

There are presently six schools and each school is headed by a Director.

Responsibilities for the Office of Rector:
The Rector is the Chief Academic and Administrative Officer of the Polytechnic as provided for in Kaduna State Edict No. 3 of 1989 (subsequently amended in 2003).

In addition to the above, the Rector among other things should give Academic leadership and play an active part in enhancing academic excellence and extending the services of the polytechnic to Government and commercial sectors of the economy. Therefore, the candidate for the post must have a very high sense of dedication to duty, drive, resourcefulness and integrity.

Qualities and Qualifications
The candidate for the post is expected to posses the following academic, administrative and professional qualifications and personal qualities:

• The applicant should demonstrate academic leadership, with a minimum of a Masters degree in any of the science or Technology disciplines, from a recognized educational institution, plus a minimum of fifteen (15) years of postgraduate teaching research, industrial and administrative experience At least five years must have been gained within the Polytechnic Sector. Applicants having higher academic qualifications have advantage:
• b. Must provide evidence of membership of a recognized professional institution or registration with a regulatory body in Nigeria and evidence of scholarly publications in reputable journals, as well as presentation of papers at educational conferences, seminar and/or workshops.
• Candidates with less than the minimum qualification and experience and who are on salary below CONTISS 14 need not apply.
• Must be a person with initiatives and vision for sustaining the accelerated pace of development of TVE in Nigeria.
• Must be a fair-minded and dynamic individual with an unimpeachable character and impeccable reputation.
• Must enjoy excellent physical and mental health (with evidence from Government Hospital); and
• Must be proficient in information and communication technology (ICT).

Terms of Appointment

• The Appointment is for an initial period of Four (5l) years and maybe renewed for a second and final term of Four (4) years.
• The Salary of the Rector is consolidated.
• Other fringe benefits are:

1. An official car
2. A soft furnished accommodation.
3. Security and domestic staff.

Application Closing Date
6th October, 2014

Method of Application
Candidates should submit Fifteen (15) copies of their hand written application including photocopies of certificates and curriculum vitae to the Registrar using the address below indicating:

• Name (surname first and underlined)
• Date of birth
• State of origin and the Local Government area
• Postal Address
• Marital status
• Number and date of birth of children (under 18 years)
• Educational Institutions attended and qualifications with dates
• Working experience with date (Including Teaching, Administration, Research and any other relevant experience)
• Membership of professional bodies
• Name and address of present employer, salary and current status
• Conferences/seminars, attended with dates and papers presented, if any
• Publications and dates, names of journals and relevant pages
• Services to community, State, National and International organizations.
• Names and addresses of three (3) referees

Candidates will be required to produce the originals of their certificates and other credentials at the interview. Photocopies of certificates will not be accepted.

Application should be submitted in a sealed envelop labelled “Application For The Post of Rector of Nuhu Bamalli Polytechnic, Zaria”. Applicants should request their referees to send confidential reports on them direct to:

The Registrar,
Nuhu Bamalli Polytechnic,
P.M.B 1061, Zaria.