Rector at Federal Polytechnic, Ugep

Federal Polytechnic, Ugep, Cross River State, is one of the six newly established Polys by the Federal Government of Nigeria. Our mandate is to produce graduates (National Diploma/ Higher National Diploma) that can compete favorably in the world job market with respect to Technology, Science and Management. The school is strategically located within the Central Senatorial District of Cross River State, with a dense population and extensive fertile land. We have currently acquired 200 hectares of land for the permanent site and an additional 65 hectares for our Agricultural projects.

We invite applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the vacant position below:

Job Title: Rector

Location: Ugep, Cross River

Description

• The Rector is the Chief Academic, Administrative and Accounting Officer of the Polytechnic.
• He/She has the power to exercise general authority over both the staff and students and 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 be credible.

Academic Qualifications and Experience
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 eighteen (18) years teaching experience in tertiary Institutions, at least ten (10) years of which must have been gained in a Polytechnic or similar TVET Institutions.
• 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 16 March, 2026.
• 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.
• 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 impeccable character, proven integrity and free from financial embarrassment.
• Physically and mentally fit [with evidence from a Government Hospital].
• Proficient in Information & Communication Technology [ICT].

Terms of Appointment and Conditions of Service

• The appointment for all Principal Officers is for single tenure of five (5) years in line with extant provisions
• The salary is consolidated and the appointees shall enjoy any other benefits attached their positions as Principal Officers Government.

Application Closing Date
2nd October, 2025.