Rector at the Federal Polytechnic, Oko

The Federal Polytechnic, Oko – The Institution known as Federal Polytechnic, Oko, has a history dating back to its establishment by the Anambra State Government in 1979 as a College of Arts and Science. Over the years, it underwent several transitions. In June 1980, it was upgraded to a College of Arts, Science, and Technology. By 1985, an Edict of the Anambra State Government formalized the institution’s status as a Polytechnic and named it Anambra State Polytechnic, Oko. In 1993, the Federal Government took over the State Polytechnic, renaming it Federal Polytechnic, Oko, with campuses in Atani and Ufuma.

We invite applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Rector

Location: Oko, Anambra

Preamble

• The Federal Polytechnic, Oko, is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates for the position of Rector, which will become vacant on February 4, 2024.

The Rector

• The Rector is the Chief Academic, Administrative, and Accounting Officer of the Polytechnic.
• They have the authority over both the staff and students and are responsible for discipline within the Polytechnic, under the general control of the Governing Council.
• The Rector is one of the Principal Officers of the Polytechnic.
• The successful candidate must have management and leadership experience, a passion for academic endeavors, and credibility.

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

• A 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.
• A minimum of a 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 of teaching experience in tertiary institutions, with at least ten (10) years in a Polytechnic or similar TVET institution.
• Should be a Chief Lecturer from the Polytechnic sector with not less than five (5) years of experience in the rank.
• Not more than fifty-nine (59) years of age as of February 4, 2024.
• Evidence of strong academic and administrative leadership initiative, creativity in policy formulation, good human relations, and positive managerial attributes.
• Membership in professional body/bodies recognized by the Federal Government.
• Scholarly publications in reputable journals and presentation of invited papers at educational conferences, seminars, and workshops.
• Ability to attract research grants and development facilities to the Polytechnic.
• Initiative, vision, and the capacity to sustain the Polytechnic’s development even under financial and other challenging constraints.
• Should not 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).
• Proficient in Information & Communication Technology (ICT).

Terms of Appointment and Condition of Service
The appointment is for a single tenure of five (5) years in line with existing 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.

Deadline: 12th December, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit twenty (20) typed copies of their Application Letters, Curriculum Vitae, and photocopies of all relevant documents including these details in the following order:

• Full Names (Surname first and underlined)
• Date and place of birth
• State of Origin and Local Government Area
• Nationality and how acquired
• Marital status
• Membership of Professional Bodies/Associations
• Honors and Distinctions (if any)
• Current Postal Address, including telephone number and email address
• Educational Institutions attended with dates
• Academic and Professional qualifications obtained with dates
• Academic/Scholarly publications
• Conferences attended and papers presented with dates
• Previous Employer(s) and Post(s) held with dates
• Present Employment to include status, duties, and any other relevant experience
• Statement of own vision for the Polytechnic (20 copies)
• Other activities outside current employment
• Names and addresses of three (3) Referees (Employer, Educational, and Personal) who are to forward Confidential Reports directly to the Registrar, Federal Polytechnic Oko. These referees should be able to attest to the candidate’s claim to high academic and managerial capabilities, as well as the candidate’s notable uprightness.

Applications should be submitted in a sealed envelope and marked “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF RECTOR” at the top left-hand corner, addressed to:
The Registrar,
Federal Polytechnic, Oko,
P.M.B021,
Anambra State.

Note: Applicants will be required to produce original certificates and other relevant credentials if invited for an interview. Photocopies will not be accepted.