AKWA IBOM STATE POLYTECHNIC IKOT OSURUA, IKOT EKPENE.

OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the post of Rector in the above mentioned institution.

THE RECTOR

The Rector is the Chief Academic, Administrative and Accounting Officer of the Polytechnic and has power to exercise general authority over both 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 endeavors and must also be credible.

QUALIFICATIONS AND QUALITIES

The Candidate for the post is expected to possess the following qualification and qualities:

1. Must hold a Master’s degrees (preferably a doctorate degree) from a recognized Institution in any of the NBTE core and accredited discipline offered in the Polytechnic with a minimum of fifteen years teaching experience, at least five (5) years of which must have been gained in a polytechnic.
2. Must be a Chief Lecturer from the Polytechnic System with not less than Four (4) Years’ experience on the rank.
3. Must belong to NBTE core and accredited Programmes
4. Must have served as Head of Department, Academic Dean or Director for at least one year.
5. Must demonstrate evidence of strong academic and administrative leadership, initiative and creativity in policy formulation, good human relations and positive managerial attributes.
6. Must provide evidence of scholarly publication in reputable journals and presentation of seminar/workshop papers.
7. Must provide evidence of membership of reputable professional body/bodies in Nigeria
8. Must be a fair-minded and dynamic individual with an impeccable character/reputation.
9. Experience in top management in a tertiary institution, preferably a polytechnic would be an added advantage.
10. Must enjoy physical and mental health (with evidence from a government hospital).
11. Must be proficient in information & Communication Technology (ICT)

TERMS OF APPOINTMENT/CONDITIONS OF SERVICE

The appointment is for a term of three (3) years in the first instance and renewable subject to satisfactory performance for another term of three (3) years and no more. The salary is consolidated and the appointee shall enjoy other benefits of the office as may be approved from time to time by the Governing Council of the Polytechnic.

METHOD OF APPLICATION

Applicants are required to visit Polytechnic portal: www.akwaibompoly.edu.ng and complete the form therein.

Short-listed applicants will be required to produce their original certificates and other relevant credentials at the interview.

Short-listed applicants are required to come to the interview with ten (10) spiral bound copies of applications/curriculum vitae and photocopies of credentials which must be submitted in a sealed envelope and marked “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF RECTOR” at the top left hand corner and addressed to:

THE REGISTRAR

Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic,

Ikot Osurua,

Ikot Ekpene.

All application formalities must be completed within twenty-one (21) days from the date of this publication.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview.

SIGNED
MRS. MARY S. NDAH
REGISTRAR/SECRETARY TO COUNCIL

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