Provost at FCT College of Education, Zuba View Jobs in Education / Teaching / View Jobs at FCT Colle

Provost at FCT College of Education, Zuba

View Jobs in Education / Teaching / View Jobs at FCT ColleIn 1996, the Minister of FCT set up a Committee with members drawn from the Department of Education FCDA to work out modalities for the establishment of a College of Education. The recommendation submitted by the committee gave birth to the FCT College of Education which was temporarily sited at the defunct Teachers College Zuba. The College was established ...Read more about this company

Provost

• Job TypeFull Time

• QualificationPhD/Fellowship

• Experience5 years

• LocationAbuja

• Job FieldAdministration / Secretarial 

Job DetailsThe Provost is the Chief Executive Officer of the College and is answerable to the Governing Council.The Provost is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Academic, Administrative and Financial affairs of the Institution.Qualifications Interested candidates for the post of Provost are expected to possess Ph.D in one of the subjects taught at NCE Level and the necessary teaching qualification. Other requirements are as outlined below:Must be a Chief Lecturer or equivalent in a higher institution with a minimum of five (5) years experience;Must not be more than fifty-five (55) years at the time of assumption of duty as Provost if successful;Must have evidence of Academic and Administrative Leadership;Must have evidence of Professional Standing and Honours;Must have evidence of Community ServicesMust possess proficiency in ICT (Packages and Capabilities)Must be conversant with the operations in the Colleges of Education Sector.Must have societal linkages and be able to attract research funds and development grants from Local and International agencies;Must have good conduct, discipline, dedication, resourcefulness and be able to command respect and loyalty of the members of staff and the students of the College and meet the demands of teacher education for the 21 century;Must be somebody who is not likely to promote personal, social, ethnic, political, religious and other sectional interests;Must have a report of medical fitness from a Government Hospital; andMust have confidential report from three (3) referees, who are to forward confidential reports on the applicant. Such referees should be able to attest to the candidate's claims of administrative capacities as well as their characters.Terms of AppointmentThe Provost shall be appointed for an initial period of four (4) years. The position is renewable subject to satisfactory performance.The provost enjoys a Consolidated Salary Structure and other fringe benefits as applicable to Provosts of Federal Colleges of Education in Nigeria.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should send their hand written Applications and attach twenty (20) copies of their curriculum vitae, giving the details in the following order:Full names with surname underlineDate and place of birthState of Origin / Local Government AreaNationalityMarital StatusNumber and ages of childrenCurrent postal address / including Telephone Number and E-mail addressEducational institutions Attended with DatesAcademic / professional qualification obtained with datesMembership of professional bodies / associationsPrevious Employer(s) and Posts held with DatesPresent Employment, indicating present status and salaryNames and address of three (3) referees, who are to forward confidential reports on the applicant. Such referees should be able to attest to the candidate's claims of administrative capacities as well as their characters.All applications should be addressed to "The Secretary for Education, Education Secretariat, FCTA, Abuja", and submitted in sealed envelope to reach: The Office of Secretary for Education, FCT, Education Secretariat, Second Floor, Area Eleven, Garki, Abuja.Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for the interview.