College Provost at Adamu Augie College of Education, Argungu

Adamu Augie College of Education, Argungu was established in 1992 by the Kebbi State Government to address the critical need for qualified teachers in Northern Nigeria.

The college started with just 200 students and 15 academic staff, offering only NCE programs in core subjects. Today, we have grown to become one of the leading teacher education institutions in Nigeria. In 2005, we expanded our programs to include degree courses in affiliation with Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, marking a significant milestone in our development.

Applications are hereby invited from interested and suitably qualified applicants for the vacant position below:

Job Title: College Provost

Location: Argungu, Kebbi

Job Summary

• The Provost is the Chief Executive Officer of the College, responsible for the day-to-day management and operations.
• He is accountable to the Council for maintaining and promoting the efficiency and discipline of the College.
• The Provost must demonstrate strong academic and administrative leadership, initiative in policy formulation, effective management of human and material resources, good human relations, and other positive managerial attributes.

Eligibility/Criteria
The candidate for the post of Provost should meet the following requirements:

• A Doctorate Degree (Ph.D) from a recognized university in a field relevant to at least one programme offered by the College.
• Attain the rank of Chief Lecturer in the College of Education system or any similar tertiary institution.
• Fifteen (15) years of cognate experience in the College of Education system or any other tertiary institution.
• Membership of a professional association in the field of Education or an equivalent field.
• Possess a professional teaching qualification, a minimum of NCE or PGDE or its equivalent.
• Evidence of registration as a professional teacher with TRCN.
• Should not be more than fifty-nine (59) years of age at the time of taking up the appointment.
• Should have held a senior teaching/research and top administrative post in a College of Education system or any other tertiary institution, demonstrating the ability to manage human and material resources.
• Evidence of a good track record in result-oriented research at national and international levels, as evident in scholarly publications.
• Should possess evidence of proficiency in Information and Communication Technology (packages and capabilities).
• Evidence of community service at both local and national levels.

Terms of Appointment and Conditions of Service

• The appointment is for a single tenure of five (5) years in line with extant laws. The appointee shall enjoy any benefit attached to the position of a principal officer of the College as approved by the State Government.

Application Closing Date
7th May, 2026. 

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates are required to submit twenty (20) hard copies of their Applications, Curriculum Vitae and copies of all relevant documents; Names and addresses of three (3) Referees (Employer, Educational and Personal) in a sealed envelope marked "APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF PROVOST" at the top left-hand corner addressed to:
The Registrar,
Adamu Augie College of Education,
P.M.B. 1012, Argungu,
Kebbi State.

Note

• The Referees (Employer, Educational and Personal) are to forward confidential Reports directly to the Registrar, Adamu Augie College of Education, Argungu.
• Late application will not be entertained and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.