Rector
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The college is seeking a Rector to serve as Chief Executive, Academic and Accounting Officer. The role involves strategic leadership, academic quality assurance, financial management, and representing the college to government and industry partners. Candidates must hold a Ph.D., have at least 15 years of cognate experience, and be at least a Chief Lecturer rank.
- Chief Executive and Academic Officer role with 4-year tenure
- Requires Ph.D. and minimum 15 years post-qualification experience
- Must be at least Chief Lecturer rank with 5 years at that level
- Age limit: not above 60 years at assumption of office
- Vision Statement of up to 500 words required with application
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Original source description
The Rector is the Chief Executive, Academic and Accounting Officer of the College, accountable to the Governing Council, responsible for providing strategic leadership and day-to-day administration and management of the institution.
He chairs the Academic Board, ensures academic quality and NBTE accreditation, maintains discipline among staff and students, implements Council decisions, oversees the College's finances, budgets and financial management in accordance with extant laws, regulations and approved policies, serves as the Chief Spokesperson representing the College to Government, NBTE, TETFund, and industry partners, and drives the implementation of the Strategic and Master Plans for infrastructural, ICT and overall institutional development.
Academic Qualifications &
Experience
Candidates applying for this post must possess:
Cognate
Must have at least 15 years of post-qualification cognate
in teaching, research, community service, and administration.
Rank: Must be at least a Chief Lecturer or its equivalent with at least 5 years of
at the rank.
Age Limit: Shall not be a person above 60 years of age at the point of assumption of Office as the Rector of the College.
Industrial
Relevant industry or professional
in the candidate's field of specialization.
Professional Registration: Membership of relevant professional bodies and, where applicable, appropriate professional registration or certification.
Health: Must be in good physical and mental health.
Candidate should possess basic information and communication technology (ICT) skills.
Academic Qualification: A Doctorate Degree (Ph.D.) in one of the disciplines offered in the College from a recognized institution.
Scholarly Publications: Evidence of substantial scholarly publications in reputable national and international peer-reviewed journals.
Vision Statement:
Candidates for the position of Rector must attach a typewritten Vision Statement (not exceeding 500 words) outlining their strategic vision for the College over the 4-year tenure.
Qualities:
All Candidates must be morally sound, of impeccable character, and not be likely to pursue racial, gender, political, religious, or other sectional interests.
Terms of Appointment, Conditions of Service & Remuneration
Tenure:
The appointment is for a period of four (4) years from the date of appointment and shall be eligible for re-appointment for another term of four (4) years and no more.
Remuneration:
The salary is consolidated and the appointee shall enjoy allowances as may be approved by the governing Council of the College from time to time.
Method of Application
- Interested and qualified candidates are required to submit fifteen (15) copies of their typewritten Applications and detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV), highlighted in the following order:
- Nationality & State of Origin
- Full Name (Surname first in capital letters)
- Academic and Professional Qualifications Obtained with Dates Work
- (Positions held, organizations, and dates)
- Scholarly Publications (where applicable)
- Names and Addresses of Three (3) Referees.
- Permanent Home Address & Current Contact Address; Educational Institutions Attended with Dates
- Extra-Curricular Activities
- Date and Place of Birth
- All applications and supporting documents must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked "Application for the Post of (e.g. Rector)" at the top left corner, and addressed to:
- The Registrar,
- Adamawa State College of Technology,
- Innovation & Entrepreneurship Studies (ADCOTIES),
- GULAK, P.M.B. 2102,
- Gulak, Madagali LGA,
- Adamawa State,
- Nigeria.
- Referees Report
- One of the referees must be the applicant's current employer or immediate past supervisor.
- Candidates should request three (3) Referees to send confidential reports directly to the address below in sealed envelopes marked "Confidential Report on Applicant for the Rector".
- Note:
- Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview.
- Application
- Deadline:
- 2nd November, 2026.
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