Rector at the Isa Mustapha Agwai I Polytechnic, Lafia

The Isa Mustapha Agwai I Polytechnic (formerly Nasarawa State Polytechnic), Lafia, was established by a Law of the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, which took effect 15th August 2000 now amended as a Law for the establishment of Isa Mustapha Agwai I Polytechnic Lafia, 2019.

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

Job Title: Rector

Location: Lafia, Nasarawa

Job Summary

• 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 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 and must also be credible.

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

• Doctorate (Ph.D.) Degree from a recognized institution in a discipline offered in the Polytechnic sector 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 in a discipline offered in the Polytechnic sector from a recognized institution;
• Minimum of ten [10] years teaching experience in tertiary institution, at least four (4) years of which must have been gained in a Polytechnic or similar TVET institution;
• 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 a 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 & Conditions of Service

• The appointment is for a single term of five (5) years in line with the 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
24th April, 2025.