Rector at Kaduna Polytechnic

Kaduna Polytechnic invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the vacant position below:

 

Information on the Polytechnic

Kaduna Polytechnic was established as Technical Institute in 1956, and became an autonomous Institution on the promulgation of Degree No. 20 of 1968, which was revised in 1979 by Degree No. 79. In 1991, the institution was taken over by the Federal Government with Decree No. 40 of the same year. The Polytechnic has about 3,000 staff and over 15,000 students undertaking 138 programmes in 38 departments.

 

Vision

To be recognized as a unique Polytechnic of international repute, setting high standard in education, training and innovation.

 

Mission

To be an innovative institution of repute, empowering people to compete successfully in the global arena of work by providing relevant research centered, technology driven and skill-oriented education with entrepreneurial outlook.

 

Position: Rector (Kaduna Polytechnic)

 

Responsibilities

• The Rector is the Chief Executive Officer of the Polytechnic responsible to the Governing Council as provided for in Decree No. 33 of 1979 and amended by Decree No. 5 of 1993. As the Chief Academic, Administrative and Accounting Officer of the Polytechnic, he/she is charged with the general responsibility for all matters relating to the day to day management and operation of the Polytechnic.

 

Requirements for the Post

1. i.            Have at least Masters degree from a recognized institution; possession of a Ph.D will be an added advantage,
2. ii.            Must be a Chief Lecturer with a minimum of five years experience on that rank from the Polytechnic education system,
3. iii.            Have qualifications, and taught in a discipline available in Kaduna Polytechnic,
4. iv.            Exhibit evidence of strong academic and administrative leadership,
5. v.            Show evidence of membership of reputable professional body(ies),
6. vi.            Produce evidence of scholarly publications in reputable journals as well as evidence of presentation of learned papers at educational conferences, seminars or workshops,
7. Be proficient in Information and Communication Technology (ICT),
8. Produce evidence of capacity to generate funds/research grant from external agencies,
9. ix.            Provide report of physical fitness from Government hospital,
10. x.            Be morally  sound,  of impeccable  probity  and   integrity,  free   from   financial embarrassment and enjoy excellent physical health,
11. xi.            Be a person who is not likely to pursue racial, ethnic, political, religious or other sectional interests,
12. A successful candidate must not be more than 55 years at the time he/she assumed duty.

 

Terms of Appointment/Conditions of Service

The appointment is for an initial period of 4 years, and renewable subject to satisfactory performance for another 4 years, and no more. The salary attached to the position is consolidated, and shall enjoy other benefits as approved by the Federal Government.

 

Method of Application

Interested candidates should forward 15 copies of their applications, including photocopies of their certificates to the Ag. Registrar and Secretary to the Expanded Management, Kaduna Polytechnic, using the address below, indicating:

1. Full names
2. Date of birth
3. State of origin and Local Government Area
4. Marital Status
5. Number and date of birth of children
6. Permanent home address
7. E-mail address and phone numbers)
8. Qualifications with dates (Certified copies of Certificates to be attached)
9. Academic/professional qualifications with dates
10. Educational Institutions attended with dates
11. Membership of Professional bodies/Associations
12. Scholarly publications

m.  Previous employments and positions held with dates

1. Present employment, status and salary
2. A short write-up of not more than 300 words of the applicant’s vision for Kaduna Polytechnic and Polytechnic education
3. Names and address of three referees.

 

Candidates will be required to produce the originals of their certificates and other credentials at the   interview.   The   applications   should   be   submitted   in   sealed   envelopes,   labeled

“Application for the Post of Rector of Kaduna Polytechnic”.

Candidates should also request their referees to send confidential report on them in sealed envelopes labeled “Confidential report” to:

 

The Registrar & Secretary of Expanded Management,

Kaduna Polytechnic,

P.M.B. 2021,

Kaduna, Nigeria.

Not later than 31^st January, 2012