Rector at the Federal Polytechnic of Oil and Gas

The Federal Polytechnic of Oil and Gas, Bonny, Rivers State, was established in the year 2014. The Staff strength is three hundred and forty-four (344) and the Student population is one hundred and forty-nine (149).

We invite applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the post below which will become vacant on the 23rd day of March, 2023:

Job Title: Rector

Location: Bonny, Rivers

About the Job

• 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 he/she is also Responsible for discipline in the Polytechnic, subject to 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 and must also be credible.

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

• A Doctorate Degree (Ph.D.) from a recognized institution in any of the following disciplines offered in the Polytechnic. 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 the 23rd day of March 2023 [date the post will become 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 constraints. 
• A person who is not likely to pursue, racial, gender, political, religious or other sectional interest.
• Morally sound, of impeachable 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
Monday, 7th November, 2022.