Rector at the International Vocational, Technical and Entrepreneurship College (IVTEC)

The International Vocational, Technical and Entrepreneurship College (IVTEC) is an accredited institution by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) with a vision to promote inclusive human capital development within the context of evolving national needs and global competitiveness. IVTEC is a pioneering technical and vocational education model established by the Kwara State Government. The College was commissioned by the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Professor Yemi Osinbanjo on 21st November, 2017 and commenced training programmes on 30th April, 2018 in sixteen technical specializations offered in nine departments.

Applications are invited from suitable candidates for the position below:

Job Title: Rector

Location: Ajase-Ipo, Kwara

The Position

• Applicants for the position of Rector must possess demonstrable evidence of strong academic and administrative leadership, initiative and creativity in policy implementation, management of human and material resources, good human relations and other positive management attributes.
• The Rector is the Chief Executive and Academic Officer. He is head of Management and the Accounting Officer of the College. He is responsible for the execution of the policies of the council and the day to day administration of the college.
• The Rector is also responsible for maintaining discipline in the institution in accordance with the College Law and General Principles as set by the council.

Qualifications and Experience
The applicant for the post is expected to possess the following qualifications and experience:

• Minimum of Master’s Degree and preferably Doctorate Degree from a recognized institution in any of the following: Engineering, Science and Technology.
• Must be a Chief Lecturer or its equivalent with not less than five (5) years experience on the rank.
• Must not be more than 60 years of age as of the time of assumption of duty.
• Must demonstrate familiarity with enterprise, technical and vocational education.
• Must provide evidence of membership of relevant professional bodies.
• Must provide evidence of scholarly publications in reputable journals as well as presentation of invited papers at educational conferences seminars and workshops.
• Must be able to attract research grants and development facilities to the institution.
• Must be a person with initiative and vision with the capacity to sustain the development of the institution even under financial and other challenging constraints.
• Must be proficient in Information and Communications Technology (ICT).
• Be on high pedestal of moral authority, of impeccable character and unassailable integrity, free from financial embarrassment and enjoy excellent physical and mental health.

Terms of Appointment / Condition of Service

• The appointment is for a term of four (4) years in the first instance and renewable subject to satisfactory performance for another term of four (4) years and no more.
• The salary is consolidated and as approved by the Kwara State Government for principal officers of state-owned tertiary institutions.

Application Closing Date
2nd March, 2022.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates are required to forward fifteen (15) copies of each of their Typewritten Application Letters, Photocopies of Credentials and Curriculum Vitae, giving the following information:

• Desired Post
• Full Names with Surname underlined.
• Age, stating date and Place of Birth (with evidence)
• Marital Status stating Number of Children and Ages.
• Name and Address of Next of Kin
• State of Origin and Local Government Area
• Nationality
• Current Postal Address, E-mail Address and Phone Number
• Permanent Home Address
• Educational Institutions attended with dates
• Academic Qualifications and Distinctions.
• Professional Bodies
• Work Experience (in chronological sequence)
• Present Employment Status and Salary
• Statement of own vision for the College (not more than 1000 words)
• Extra-curricular Activities
• Publications (in standard form)
• Community Service
• Names and addresses of three (3) Referees, one of whom must be candidates present employers.

All Applications are to be forwarded under confidential cover in a sealed envelope addressed and sent to:
The Registrar,
International Vocational, Technical and Entrepreneurship College,
P.M.B 1005, Ajase-Ipo,
Kwara State.
In addition, electronic version of the candidate's Application and supporting materials are to be emailed to: [email protected]

Note: Candidates should request their Referees to send their confidential reports under separate cover, direct to the Registrar of the College.