Rector at the Federal Polytechnic, Kaura Namoda

The Federal Polytechnic Kaura Namoda, Zamfara State, a Federal Government owned tertiary institution located at Kaura Namoda, in the northern part of Zamfara State, was established in June, 1983 under the regime of Late President, Alhaji Shehu Usman Aliyu Shagari. It was established with the aim of technological emancipation for self-reliance and to enhance the nation's technological development at large. It has programs both National Dipolma (ND) and Higher National Diploma (HND) and runs other Part-time Programmes.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the position below which will become vacant on the 15th May, 2024:

Job Title: Rector

Location: Kaura Namoda, Zamfara
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• 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 and he is also responsible for discipline in the Polytechnic, subject to the general control of the Governing Council. In addition to proven management and leadership experience, the successful candidate must have a 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 (Ph.D) Degree from a recognized institution in a discipline offered in the Polytechnic Sector; or any requirement stipulated in the Scheme 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 or from a recognized institution;
• Minimum of seventeen (17) years teaching experience in tertiary institutions, at least ten (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 15th May, 2024;
• Demonstrate evidence of strong academic and administrative leadership initiative and creativity in policy formulation, good human relations and positive managerial attributes; vii. Provide evidence of membership of professional body/bodies recognized by Federal Government;
• Provide evidence of scholarship
• 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 interests;
• Morally sound, of impeccable character, proven integrity and free from financial embarrassment;
• Physically and mentally fit (with evidence from a Government hospital); and
• Proficient in Information & Communication Technology (ICT).

Terms of Appointment and Conditions of Service

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

Application Closing Date
27th December, 2023.