Rector at the Federal Polytechnic, Nekede

The Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Owerri is one of the foremost Polytechnics in Nigeria, located in the South-East Geopolitical Zone, Imo State precisely. It was established by the Imo State Edict No. 16 of 1978 as the College of Technology, Owerri, later changed to the Polytechnic Nekede in 1987, and further renamed Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Owerri by the Federal Polytechnics (Amendment) Act of 1993. Her academic programmes which are housed in seven (7) Schools are duly accredited by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE).

Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates for the position below:

Job Title: Rector

Location: Nekede - Owerri, Imo

The Position

• The post of Rector of the Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Owerri will become vacant by 10th September, 2023.
• The Rector is the Chief Academic, Administrative and Accounting Officer of the Polytechnic and has power to exercise general authority over both the staff and students.
• He/she is also responsible for discipline in the Polytechnic, subject to the general control of the Governing Council.
• He/she is one of the Principal Officers of the Polytechnic.
• In addition to proven Management and Leadership experience, the successful candidate must have demonstrable passion for academic endeavours and must also be credible.

Academic Qualifications and Qualities
The candidate for the post must possess the following qualifications and qualities:

• Doctorate (PhD) Degree from a recognized Institution in a discipline offered in the Polytechnic Sector or any requirement stipulated in the Schemes of Service for the appointment of a Chief Lecturer
• Minimum of Second Class Lower Division Degree or Higher National Diploma (HND) with Lower Credit in a discipline offered in the Polytechnic Sector from a recognized Institution
• A minimum of seventeen (17) years teaching experience in tertiary Institutions, at least (10) years of which must have been gained in a Polytechnic or similar TVET Institution
• Chief Lecturer from the Polytechnic Sector with not less than five (5) years' experience on the rank
• Not more than fifty-nine (59) years of age as at 10th September, 2023 when the post will become vacant
• Demonstrate evidence of strong academic and administrative leadership initiative and creativity in policy formulation, good human relations and positive managerial attributes
• Provide evidence of membership of professional body/bodies recognized by the Federal Government
• Provide evidence of scholarly publications in reputable journals as well as presentation of invited papers at educational conferences, seminars/workshops
• Be able to attract research grants and development facilities to the Polytechnic
• Person with initiative and vision with the capacity to sustain the accelerated pace of development of the Polytechnic even under financial and other challenging constraints
• Person who is not likely to pursue, racial, gender, political, religious or other sectional interest
• Morally sound, of impeccable character, proven integrity and free from financial embarrassment
• Physically and mentally fit (with evidence from a government hospital).
• Must be proficient in Information and Communication Technology (ICT).

Terms of Appointment and Condition of Service

• The appointment is for a single tenure of five (5) years in line with extant provisions.
• The salary is consolidated and appointee shall enjoy other benefits attached to the position of Principal Officers of the Polytechnic approved by the Federal Government.

Application Closing Date
31st July, 2023.