College Provost at the Edo State College of Education (EdoCoE)

Edo State College of Education (EdoCoE) is a composite College with three campuses situated at Igueben (Main Campus), Abudu and Afuze. The College was established under the Laws of Edo State in December, 2020.

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

Job Title: College Provost

Location: Edo

Duties / Responsibilities

• The Provost as the Chief Academic Officer/Chief Executive Officer of the College shall be responsible for the day-to-day running and management of the College.
• To provide academic and professional leadership in the execution of policy guidelines laid down by the Governing Council and as provided for in the College Law.
• Maintain discipline, cater for the welfare of staff and students and perform such other functions as may be conferred upon him/her by the Law establishing the College/Governing Council.

Academic Qualifications and Experience

• Possession of a Doctoral Degree in a relevant course of study in the College.
• Must be a Chief lecturer with Education background and with at least five (5) years' experience on the rank.
• Must possess at least 15 years post working qualification experience in teaching and Research experience in the College of Education system.
• In addition, must have held a senior teaching Research and a top Administrative position.
• Must not be more than 60 years of age at the time of assumption of duty.
• Must show evidence of Academic and Administrative Leadership.
• Must show evidence of professional standing/honours including registration with TRCN, proficiency in ICT and evidence of ability to attract funding to the College.

Tenure

• The tenure of the Provost is a single tenure of 5 years as provided for by the College Law effective from the date of appointment.

Terms / Conditions of Service

• The Principal Officer's terms/conditions of service are as contained in the law establishing the College, beginning from the effective date of the appointment and on such terms and conditions as maybe specified in the letter of appointment and/or as applicable to Edo State public service.

Application Closing Date
5th October, 2022.