Vacancy for Rector at Federal Polytechnic Bali, Taraba

Applications are invited from suitable qualified candidates for the post of Rector of the Federal Polytechnic Bali, Taraba State, in compliance with the provisions of the Federal Polytechnics (Amendment) Act on the appointment of a substantive Rector

The Federal Polytechnic, Bali is a new Polytechnic located in Bali town of Bali Local Government area of Taraba State, The Polytechnic was established by the Federal Government of Nigeria in 2007 to improve the quality of Training of Nigerian youths particularly in the areas of Technology, Applied Sciences. Commerce and Management and in such other fields of applied learning relevant for the middle and higher level manpower needs of the Nigerian economy. The Polytechnic which started operations in 2009 has already commenced academic activities; it runs various programmes at the National Diploma and Certificate Levels.

Position: Rector

The Rector shall be the Chief Executive of the Polytechnic and shall be charged with general responsibility for matters relating to the day-to-day management and operations of the Polytechnic.

He is the Chief Academic, Administrative and Accounting officer and has powers to exercise general authority over staff and students, and is also responsible for discipline in the Polytechnic subject to the general control of the Governing Council.


Requirements for the Post
An applicant for the post of Rector should:

1. At least be a Chief Lecturer with a minimum of five years experience on that rank from the Polytechnic Education system with a Ph.D from a recognized University
2. Exhibit evidence of strong academic and Administrative leadership,
3. Show evidence of membership of reputable professional body(ies).
4. Produce evidence of scholarly publications in reputable journals as well as evidence of presentations at educational conferences, seminars and/or workshops,
5. Produce evidence of Funds/Research Grants attracted to the Polytechnic.
6. Be proficient in ICT
7. Provide report of medical fitness (from a Government Hospital)

The successful candidate must not be more than 55 years at the time of assumption of duty,


Terms of Appointment/Conditions of Service:

The appointment is for a term of four (4) years in the first instance and renewable (subject to satisfactory performance) for another term of four (4) years and no more The salary is consolidated and the appointee shall enjoy other benefits as may be approved by the federal Government from time to time:



Method of Application.
Applicants are requested to attach to their applications Twenty (20) type-written copies of their curriculum vitae giving details in the following order

• Full Name (surname underlined)
• Date and place of birth
• State of Origin/local Government
• Nationality
• Marital Status
• Number and ages of children
• Current address of (postal telephone, e-mail)
• Educational Institutions attended with dates
• Academic/Professional qualification obtained with dates
• Membership of professional bodies/Associations
• Academic/Scholarly Publications
• Previous employments and posts held with dates
• Present employment, status and salary
• A statement of his/her vision for the Polytechnic In the next four years
• Date available to assume duty if appointed.
• Names and addresses of three (3) referees who are to forward confidential reports on the applicant directly to the Registrar. Such referee should be able to attest to the candidate’s claims of academic and managerial capabilities as well as their character.

Invited candidates must be able to support every claim with documentary evidence/where applicable) and bring originals of all their credentials to the interview.
All applications are to be submitted in sealed envelopes marked “Post of Rector” at the top left hand corner, to reach
The Registrar
Federal Polytechnic, Bali
P.M.B. 05
Bali
Taraba State

Not Later than 20^th June, 2011