The Governing Council of Kwara State College of Arabic and Islamic Legal Studies, Ilorin invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the post of Provost of the College.
Resonsibility of the Provost:
- The Provost of the College is the Chief Executive and Academic Head of the College as well as the Chairman of the Academic Board.
- He is responsible for the execution of the policy decisions of the Council as well as the day-to-day administration of the College.
- It is the duty of the Provost to secure and sustain the support of the Government, Public Sector, Private Sector, Educational Institutions and Professional Bodies for the College and its products.
Qualification:
- The position demands sound academic leadership, (progressive) administrative experience, vision and drive.
- Candidates must possess atleast a Masters degree from a recognized University. (Possession of a doctorate degree will be an advantage).
- Candidates must possess a minimum of fifteen (15) years post qualification teaching/research experience in an institution of higher learning and must be presently not below the rank of a Chief Lecturer or equivalent position in any tertiary institution. Administrative experience in tertiary institution will be an advantage.
- The qualification and experience must be related to relevant subjects offered in the College.
- He must have a good track record of accomplishment in the academic/public service.
- His personality must be such that would command national andinternational respect particularly in the academic world and which would enhance good reputation of the College.
Condition of service:
- The Salary and Allowance attached to the post are consolidated, attractiveand in conformity with what is payable to Chief Executive of Kwara State owned tertiary institutions.
- Appointment shall be made to Nigerians only .
- Tenure of Office is for Five (5) years single tenure.
- Other conditions of service are as applicable to the Provost in the College conditions of service as may be amended from time to time by the appropriate authorities.
Application Closing date:
9th April, 2013.
Method of application:
Candidates are required to submit thirty (30) type-written copies of their applications, giving the following in the order listed:
(i) Post for which application is being made:
(ii) Full Name:
(iii) Postal Address:
(iv) Full Address of Current Employers (if any):
(v) Date of Birth:
(vi) Place of Birth:
(vii) State of Origin and L.G.A.:
(viii) Domicile if different from (vi) above:
(ix) Marital Status (give number and ages of children where applicable):
(x) Present Occupation and Status (Salary Grade Level, Step and Amount):
(xi) Education (Names of School, College and University Attended with Dates):
(xii) Professional Qualification(s) obtained with Dates:
(xiii) Academic Honours and Membership of Professional Bodies:
(xiv) Previous Working Experience (Post held, Duration and Salary):
(xv) Publications (with dates, Publishers and relevant references):
(xvi) Contribution to Community Development:
(xvii) Any other information that may help in the consideration of your
application e.g. Special Award and/or Honour, Attendance at Learned
Conferences and seminars etc:
(xviii) Date available to take up the Appointed (if appointed):
(xix) Names and Addresses of three Referees. Applicants should request their referees to send their reference on their behalf directly to the Registrar. One of the Referees must be in a position to supply academic/professional references.
All applications should be forwarded to The Registrar, Kwara State College of Arabic and Islamic Legal Studies. P.M.B. 1579. llorin
Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview.