Rector at the Federal Polytechnic, Ile Oluji

Federal Polytechnic, Ile Oluji is one of the Four Polytechnics established by the Federal Government in 2014 and commenced physical operation on 1st April, 2015. As a fast growing Institution, it runs Twelve (12) National Diploma (ND) Programmes and Five (5) Higher National Diploma (HND) Programmes.

The Polytechnic currently operates on two (2) campuses including the Permanent Site along the Ipetu-ljesa Expressway, and is striving to uphold its Founding Principles in line with its Vision which is "to be a prime manpower provider in the field of Technology, Innovation and Management for National Development". Federal Polytechnic, lle-Oluji is governed in accordance with the Federal Polytechnics Act (Cap F17) Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004 as amended in the Federal Polytechnics Act (Amendment) 2019.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the position below which will become vacant on the 10th day of March, 2023.

Job Title: Rector

Location: Ile Oluji, Ondo

Job Details

• 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 has responsibility 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 as well as capacity for sustainable excellence and must also be credible.

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

• A Doctorate Degree (Ph.D) from a recognized Institution in any of the following disciplines offered in the Polytechnic sector: Technology, Applied Science, Commerce and Management
• A minimum of Second Class Lower division Degree or a minimum of Lower Credit in Higher National Diploma (HND) in the following disciplines: Technology, Applied Science, Commerce and Management from a recognized institution;
• A minimum of twenty-two (22) years teaching experience in tertiary institutions, at least ten (10) years of which must have been gained in a Polytechnic or Similar TVET Institution;
• A 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 10th March, 2023 (date the post will be vacant);
• Demonstrate evidence of strong academic and administrative leadership initiative and creativity in policy formulation, good human relation and positive managerial attributes;
• Provide evidence of membership of professional body/bodies recognized by 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;
• A person with initiative and vision with the capacity to sustain the accelerated pace of development of the polytechnic even under financial and other challenging constraint,
• A person who is not likely to pursue, racial, gender, political, religious or other sectional interest;
• 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 & 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
1st November, 2022.