Provost at Federal College of Education (Technical) Ekiadolor

Federal College of Education Technical, Ekiadolor is government owned College of Education located in Edo State, Southern part of Nigeria. The College was one of the government approved tertiary institutions in Nigeria by the Administration of President Buhari in 2019. The institution served as a Centre for training of School Teachers in Nigeria. The College of Education awards National Certificates in Education (NCE) to its graduates as it is a mandatory requirement for those who want to work as a teacher in a Nigerian school.

The Governing Council of the College invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the position below:

Job Title: Provost

Location: Benin, Edo

Job Summary

• The Provost is the Chief Accounting Officer of the College who is responsible for the day-to-day running of the affairs of the College.
• He/She is one who will provide academic and professional administrative leadership in the execution of policies laid down by the Governing Council as enshrined in the Colleges
• He/She is to maintain discipline and cater for the welfare and interest of all Staff and Students of the College as well as perform such other functions conferred upon him by the edicts establishing the College.

Requirements

• Candidate should possess a Doctorate degree (PhD) from a recognized university in a field relevant to at least one programme in the College.
• He/she should be a registered and active member of a Professional Association in the field of Education
• Possession of professional Teaching qualification, a minimum of Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) or Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PDGE), in addition to registration as a Professional Teacher with TRCN are mandatory.
• Candidate must not be above the age of fifty-nine (59) years at the time of taking up the appointment.
• Candidate must possess a minimum of fifteen (15) years post qualification teaching/research experience in a College of Education system and in addition, must have held a senior teaching/research and top administrative post in a College of Education system as evidence of ability to manage human and material resources.
• Candidate must show evidence of good track record in result-oriented researches reaching high National and International status in his/her research achievements, as evidence of scholarly publications.
• Candidate must be a Chief Lecturer with at least five (5) years cognate experience.
• Candidate must be of good conduct and character, possess sense of discipline, dedication, drive and resourcefulness and be able to command the respect and loyalty of members of staff and students of the College. He/she must be somebody who is not likely to foster personal, social, ethnic, political, religious and other sectional interests.
• Candidate must be proficient in Information Communication Technology packages and capacities.
• Evidence of Community Service both local and National Development,
• Candidate must be a woman/man of vision, a goal getter, and one that can execute a strategic plan for the College.

Terms of Appointment and Conditions of Service

• All the appointments are for a single term of five (5) years in line with extant provisions.
• The salary is consol

Application Closing Date
8th December, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit twenty (20) typed written copies of their application letter, Curriculum Vitae and attached photocopies of all relevant documents to their applications, giving the details in the following order:

• Full names (Surname first and underlined)
• Date and Place of Birth
• State of Origin and Local Government Area Nationality and how acquired
• Marital Status
• Current postal address including telephone number and email address
• Educational Institution attended with dates
• Educational and Professional qualifications obtained with dates
• Membership of Professional bodies / Associations
• Honours and Distinctions (if any)
• Previous employer(s) and Post(s) held with dates
• Present employment to include status, duties and any other relevant experience
• Statement of own vision for the College and Library Department
• Other activities outside current employment
• Names and addresses of three (3) Referees (Employer, Educational and Personal) who should be able to attest to the candidate's notable uprightness.

Applications should be addressed and submitted in a sealed envelope marked “APPLICATION TO THE POSITION APPLIED FOR” at the top left-hand corner to:
The Registrar,
Federal College of Education (Technical) Ekiadolor,
Ekiadolor - Olumoye - Uhem Road, Ekiadolor
P.M.B 1206, Benin City,
Edo State.

Note

• Applicants will be required to produce originals of their Certificates and other relevant credentials if invited for an interview.
• Photocopies will not be accepted.
• Applicants should request their three (3) Referees (Employer, Educational and Personal) to forward confidential reports directly to, "The Registrar, Federal College of Education (Technical), Ekladolor, Benin City, Edo State."