Job Vacancies at Imo State Polytechnic

Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates for the under listed posts of Rector, Registrar and Bursar in the Imo State Polytechnic, Umuagwo.


THE POST OF RECTOR
Qualifications:
• The applicant must hold a Doctorate Degree from a recognized a University and not below the rank of Chief lecturer/Reader.
• He should possess a minimum of (15) years post-graduate relevant teaching, research and administrative experience in an institution of comparable standing and should not be more than 55 (fifty-five) years old.
• Possession of Professorship is an added distinction, managerial competence and probity.
• The candidate should be an inspiring team leader who is able to work with people in order to promote stability and commitment among staff and students.
• The prospective candidate should be able to develop and maintain good linkages with both internal and external agencies and the public, to meet the various needs of the polytechnic.
• Any applicant who at present, has not attained the rank of a Chief lecturer/Reader for 3(three) years need not apply.
Salary:
• HATIS 15
Tenure:
• The tenure is for a period of 4(four) years, renewable, if need be, for another period of 3(three) years only.


THE POST OF REGISTRAR
Duties:
• The Registrar is a principal officer by stature and is responsible to the Rector for the day to day administration of the Polytechnic.
• He is the Head of the Registry, Secretary to the Governing Council and Secretary to the Academic Board.
Qualifications:
• A good honours degree from a recognized institution of higher learning plus at least (18) years cognate experience, or a Masters Degree plus at least 15 years cognate experience or doctorate degree plus at 12 years cognate experience.
• He or she should also possess evidence of high competence, industry, integrity, good human relations, effective leadership and efficient management of men and material resources, serving officers who have spent up to 10 (ten) years Deputy Registrar could apply.
Salary:
• HATIS 14(N333, 420 – N475, 788) P.A.


THE POST OF BURSAR
Duties:
• The Bursar is a principal officer by statute and is responsible to the Rector for the day to day financial operation of the polytechnic.
Qualifications:
• A good honours degree in Accountancy or Finance from a recognized institution of higher learning plus at least (18) eighteen years post qualification cognate experience and must be registered with a recognized professional accounting body.
• Candidates with Masters Degree and professional qualification should have at least (13) thirteen years of cognate post qualification should have at least (13) thirteen years of cognate post qualification working experience.
• He or she should also possess evidence of high competence, industry, integrity, good human relations, effective leadership and efficient management of men and material resources.
• Experience in tertiary educational institution will be an added advantage.
• Serving Officers who have served up to (10) ten years as Chief Accountants/Chief Auditors could apply.
Salary:
• HATIS 14(N333, 420 – N475, 788) P.A.


Method of Application:
Interested candidates should forward (10) ten type written copies of their application with detailed curriculum vitae which should include: Full Names, Place and Date of Birth, Age, Nationality, Marital Status, Number of Children, stating their Ages, Contact Address, post Applied for, Field of study/specialization, Educational Institutions attended with dates, Publications (if any), present employment, Rank and Salary, work experience in chronological order, community service, extracurricular activities, Names and Addresses of 3 (three) Referees who should send their confidential assessment/report direct to the Registrar and Secretary to the Governing Council. Photocopies of relevant certificates should be attached.
For the post of Rector, an applicant should also enclose a (3) three to (5) five page write-up on his or her personal vision of the Educational enterprise in a young and developing polytechnic.
Applications should be addressed to
The Registrar,
Imo State polytechnic,
Umuagwo-Ohaji,
P.M.B. 1472,
Owerri
Only the applications of candidates’ short listed interview will be acknowledged.

Closing Date: 1st October 2009.