Rector at Benue State Polytechnic, Ugbokolo

Benue State Polytechnic, Ugbokolo was established in 1976 providing studies, training and other areas of studies in Engineering, Science, Technology, without recourse to nationality, sex, religion and political beliefs.

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

Job Title: Rector

Location: Ugbokolo, Benue

The Position

• 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
• He/she is also responsible 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 endeavours and must also be credible.

Qualifications
The candidates for the post must possess the following qualifications and qualities:

• A Doctorate (Ph.D) Degree from a recognised institution; or any requirement stipulated in the Schemes of Service for the appointment of a Chief Lecturer
• Minimum of second class lower division degree or Higher National Diploma [HND] with Lower Credit from a recognised institution
• Must be a distinguished educationist or an eminent scholar who is not below the rank of Chief Lecturer or its equivalent and currently engaged by a Polytechnic, College or University.
• Not more than fifty-nine [59] years of age as at the time of this publication.
• Demonstrate evidence of strong academic and administrative leadership initiative and creativity in policy formulation, good human relations and positive managerial attributes
• Provide evidence of membership of professional body/ bodies recognized by the 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;
• 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
• Person who is not likely to pursue racial, gender, political, religious or other sectional interests
• 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 and Communication Technology [ICT].

Terms of Appointment and Conditions 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 State Government.

Application Closing Date
10th December, 2024.