The Sokoto State, Government hereby invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the position in Shehu Shagari College of Education, Sokoto,
Position: Provost
Duties:
The Provost is the Chief Executive Officer of the College who is responsible for the effective Management of the affairs of the College. He shall also be responsible and competent at all times to advise the Council on any matter affecting the policy, finance and administration of the College.
Qualification and Experience:
The candidate must be:
i. A scholar with a minimum of a Doctorate Degree in Education plus at least ten (10) years of Teaching and Administrative Experience.
ii. A scholar who should have not attained the age of 60 years at the time of assumption of duty
iii. A scholar who has held similar position within the College or elsewhere,
iv. A scholar from any part of the world.
v. A scholar who is well-known for his/her ability to provide quality leadership of an academic environment.
vi. ICT proficient.
vii. A scholar who has a good understanding of the Vision and Mission of the College and
viii. A person who enjoys excellent physical and mental health.
Salary
The salary for the position is consolidated and the appointee shall be paid other benefits as may be approved from time to time the Sokoto State Government.
Tenure of Office
The Provost shall hold office for a period of four years, which is renewable for a second and final term, based on his/her performance.
Method of Application:
Candidates are required to forward Twenty (20) copies of their applications and curriculum vitae highlighting among others, the following:
- Name in full (in Capital Letters)
- Date of Birth
- Place of Birth
- State of Origin
- Nationality
- Permanent Home Address and Contact Address (including GSM number and e-mail address)
- Marital status and number of children
- Institutions attended (with dates)
- Academic and Professional Qualifications with dates
- Working Experience, including full details of former and present posts.
- Details of Administrative Experience and service with dates
- Membership of academic and professional bodies
- Extra Curricula Activities
- Names and Addresses of three (3) Referees (two (2) of whom must be professional authorities in relevant fields).
- A Statement of the candidate’s vision for the Polytechnic in the next four (4) years.
All applications and other correspondence should be submitted under confidential cover with the envelope sealed and on it marked “Post of Rector, the Polytechnic of Sokoto State, Sokoto”, to reach the Office of the Hon. Special Adviser, Department for Higher Education, Block 17, 3rd Floor, Shehu Muhammad Kangiwa Secretariat, Sokoto on or before 21st June 2012.
Candidates are to request nominated Referees to forward their referee’s report under confidential cover by courier service directly to the Hon. Special Adviser, Department for Higher Education, Sokoto
Late submissions will not be entertained. Only short-listed candidates/applicants will be interview.
