Provost at at the Federal College of Education, Ilawe Ekiti

The Federal College of Education, llawe-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria was established by the Federal government in 2023 to promote the production of qualified teachers at the foundation and basic segment of the educational sector. The College aims at being a world-class institution for the pursuit of academic excellence through teaching, learning, and research.

The College is committed to the production of well-motivated teachers with professional discipline and competence. Also, the College is charged with the responsibility to provide full-time courses in Arts and Social Sciences, Languages, Early Childhood Care and Primary Education, Science as well as Vocational and Technical Education.

The Governing Council of the Federal College of Education is hereby inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates for the position below:

Job Title: Provost 

Location: Ilawe Ekiti, Ekiti

Duities

• The Provost is the Chief Executive, Administrative and Accounting Officer of the College.
• The successful candidate would be expected to provide the required Academic, Administrative, and Professional Leadership for the College in executing the broad policies laid down by the Governing Council for the attainment of objectives for which the institution was established.
• The Provost is the Chairman of the Academic Board
• The Provost shall attend all meetings of the Governing Council and present periodic reports on the activities and progress of the College.
• He/she shall also ensure the faithful and timely implementation of all decisions of the Governing Council;
• Ensure compliance with Federal Government Policies and directives from the Federal Ministry of Education;
• Prepare and present annual budgets and financial reports to the Governing Council and relevant authorities; and
• He/she has statutory power to exercise general authority over the staff and students for direction and discipline in the College.

Requirements

• Candidate should possess a Doctorate Degree (Ph.D) from a recognized university in a field relevant to at least one program in the College and must be from the Colleges of Education sub-sector.
• Candidate must be a Chief Lecturer with at least five (5) years cognate experience;
• He/she should be a registered and active member of a Professional Association in the field of Education;
• Possession of a professional teaching qualification, a minimum of Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) or Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE), in addition to registration as a Professional Teacher with TRCN, is mandatory:
• Candidate must not be above the age of fifty-nine (59) years at the time of taking up the appointment;
• Candidate 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 a good track record in result-oriented research reaching high National and International status in their research achievements, as evident in scholarly publications.
• Candidate must be of good conduct and character, possess a sense of discipline, dedication, drive, and resourcefulness, and be able to command the respect and loyalty of the 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; and
• Candidate must be a man/woman of Vision, a Goal-getter, and one who can execute a strategic plan for the College.

Vision and Mission Statement:

• The candidate must submit, in clear terms, in not more than two (2) pages, his/her Vision and Mission statement for the College in the next 5 years.

Tenure of Appointment

• The appointment of the Provost is for a single term of five (5) years only, beginning from the effective date of appointment.

Salary

• Consolidated salary for the Provost of the Federal Colleges of Education will be applicable.

Condition of Service

• The successful candidate will be entitled to the privileges and benefits of Principal Officers as specified in the terms and conditions of service for Staff of Federal Colleges of Education in Nigeria and other conditions which may be approved from time to time by the Governing Council of the College in accordance with the Colleges of Education Act, and in consultation with the National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE).

Application Closing Date
27th April, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit 10 typewritten copies of their Applications, including a Credentials and Curriculum Vitae, providing the following information:

• Post Desired
• Full Name
• Date of Birth
• Place of Birth
• Nationality and State of Origin
• Local Government Area
• Details of Contact Address:
  • Residential Address
  • Email Address
  • Mobile Telephone Number(s) (Inclusive of WhatsApp)
• Permanent Home Address
• Marital Status
• Number and Ages of Children
• Address of Next of Kin
• Mobile Phone Number of Next of Kin
• Educational Institutions Attended and Qualifications Obtained with Dates
• Academic Honours, Merits, and Distinctions
• Work Experience with Dates
• Present Employer
• Status and Salary
• Date of Last Promotion
• Evidence of Proficiency in ICT
• Community Service
• List of Academic Journals and Publications
  Cited in Current APA Format
• Attendance at Conferences/Workshops with
  Dates (where applicable)
• Extra-Curricular Activities
• Names and Addresses of Three (3) Referees, one of whom must be the present employer
• Signature and Date.

Applications should be enclosed in an envelope marked "Provost" at the upper right-hand corner of the envelope and addressed to:
The Registrar,
Federal College of Education, Ilewa-Ekiti,
Ekiti State.

Note

• Reports from the three referees are to be forwarded directly to the Registrar and Secretary to Council.
  Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further information.