Rector at Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwashi-Uku

The Delta State Polytechnic Ogwashi-Uku is one of the three polytechnics in Delta State, Nigeria. It is located in Ogwashi-Uku, Delta State, Nigeria. The polytechnic offers National Diplomas and Higher National Diplomas in Art and Design (Fashion Design and Clothing Technology, and General Art), Business (Accountancy, Business Administration, Human Resource Management, Marketing, Mass Communication, Office Technology Management and Production Operations Management), Engineering (Agriculture and Bio-environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Foundry Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering and Welding and Fabrication) and Applied Sciences (Computer Science, Mathematics and Statistics and Hospitality and Tourism Management).

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

Job Title: Rector

Location: Ogwashi-Uku, Delta

The Position

• By virtue of the Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwashi-Uku Law (2002), the Rector is a Principal Officer of the Polytechnic and the Chief Academic and Executive Officer.
• The Rector shall be responsible for the day-to-day administration of the institution and shall serve as the Chairman of the Academic Board, Congregation, and Convocation.

The Candidate
The ideal candidate must possess a sound educational background, high academic standing, and a proven track record of achievement in academia. Specifically, the candidate must:

• Be a distinguished scholar not below the rank of Chief Lecturer in a Polytechnic or Senior Lecturer in a University at the
• time of application, with expertise in at least one discipline/course offered by the Polytechnic;
• Command the respect of national and international academic communities; Present a clear and feasible vision for the development of the Polytechnic.
• Demonstrate the ability to attract external funding and generate internal revenue; Be in excellent physical and mental health
• Possess strong academic and administrative leadership skills;
• Demonstrate integrity, transparency, accountability, and resourcefulness;
• Be a person of sound character with excellent interpersonal and leadership qualities.
• The candidate must not be above sixty (60) years of age at the time of appointment.

Qualifications and Experience
Interested candidates must possess:

• A Doctorate Degree in any discipline/ course/area of programmes offered by the Polytechnic;
• At least fifteen (15) years of professional and administrative experience;
• Cognate experience as a Chief Lecturer in a Polytechnic, Senior Lecturer in a University, or equivalent institution at the time of application;
• Demonstrable capacity for academic and administrative leadership as well as the ability to effectively discharge the duties and responsibilities of the office of the Rector;
• Evidence of scholarly publications in reputable journals and presentations at conferences, seminars, and workshops; and Membership of relevant professional bodies.
• Candidates must also demonstrate the ability to command the respect and loyalty of staff and students.

Terms and Conditions of Service

• The Rector shall hold office for a single term of five (5) years on such terms and conditions as may be specified in the letter of appointment and in accordance with the Conditions of Service of the Polytechnic, as approved by the Governing Council and the Delta State Government.

Application Closing Date
21st May, 2026.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send twenty-five (25) copies of their Curriculum Vitae, duly signed and dated, and must be presented in the following order:

• Full Name (Surname first and in capital letters)
• Place and Date of Birth
• State of Origin and Nationality
• Marital Status (including number and ages of children)
• Religion
• Current Postal Address (with phone number and email address)
• Permanent Address
• Institutions Attended (with dates) Educational Qualifications (with dates)
• Professional Qualifications (with dates) Membership of Professional Bodies Distinctions and Awards (with dates)
• Work Experience (including full details of previous and present positions)
• Academic and Related Services to the Nation and Tertiary Education System Conferences, Workshops, and Courses Attended (with dates)
• Publications (Theses, Books, Monographs, and Articles)
• Present Employment Status, Salary, and Employer
• Attended (with dates)
• Publications (Theses, Books, Monographs, and Articles)
• Present Employment Status, Salary, and Employer
• Extracurricular
• Activities
• Medical Fitness Report (from a Government Hospital)
• Names and Addresses of Three (3) Referees (one of whom must be in the candidate's field of study)
• Candidates must submit a Vision and Mission Statement for the Polytechnic (not exceeding 1,000 words).

All applications, supporting documents, and referees’ reports must be submitted by hand under confidential cover, or through courier delivery, and should be marked "Post of the Rector" to:
The Chairman, Governing Council,
c / o Office of the Registrar,
Delta State Polytechnic,
Ogwashi-Uku,
Delta State,
Nigeria.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.