Vacancy at Michael Otedola College of Primary Education

Employment Nigeria 21-Oct-2017 LAGOS , Education and Training Administrative

Michael Otedola College of Primary Education - specializes in the production of qualified Primary School Teachers, the first and only such institution of higher learning in Nigeria. Applications are invited from qualified candidates for the position below :

POSITION : Provost

Responsibilities

As the Accounting Officer of the College, the Provost is responsible for authorizing all payments in accordance with Government Financial Regulations and Governing Council decisions within this framework.
The Provost shall foster good rapport with the relevant organs and agencies of Government including the Lagos State Ministry of Education, the National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE) and other professional and statutory bodies that could lead to further development of the College while continuing to sustain the College’s age-old enviable status as the Centre of Excellence.
The Provost is primarily the Chief Academic, Administrative and Accounting Officer of the College. He has statutory power to exercise general authority over the staff and has responsibility for the discipline in the College. He has the general responsibility for matters relating to the day-to-day administration of the College, subject to the policy control of the Governing Council.

Qualifications

A doctorate degree in any of the disciplines in the College (i.e. Education, Humanities, Vocational, Primary Education or Pure and Applied Sciences) with at least twelve years of graduate professional and administrative experience, at least five (5) of which must have been gained in an institution of comparative status;
Candidates whose degree are not in the field of Education are expected to possess a Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE), in addition to (i) above.
Candidates must have demonstrable evidence of proficiency in I CT.
Registration with a recognized professional body (e.g. Teachers
Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) is essential;
Candidates must show evidence of scholarly publication in reputable journals and books;
The highest academic position in the College attracts CONTENDISS 15. Anyone earning less than CONTENDISS 15 need not apply.

The candidates being sought must:

Have a good track record of good leadership qualities, drive, innovation and achievements; and
Show demonstrative ability to offer academic/administrative leadership and the competence for effective discharge of the responsibilities/duties of the high office of Provost.
Possess the disposition and ability to sustain harmony between Management, staff and students on the one hand and between the College and the relevant stakeholders especially the host communities on the other;
Be a proven, experienced and disciplined manager of human and material resources;
Possess initiative, vision and maturity necessary for sustaining the accelerated pace of development of the/College even under financial and other constraints;
Be someone who appreciates and encourages hardwork and merit;

Tenure of Appointment
The appointment of the Provost is for a non-renewable term of five (5) years only. Other conditions of service are contained in the College Conditions of Service for Senior Staff as may be made/renewed from time to time.

Conditions of Service
Same as in other Colleges of Education and other institutions of comparative standing in Nigeria. They include fully furnished accommodation, medical treatment for self, spouse and four children, and other allowances.

How To Apply
Candidates should submit twenty (20) copies each of their letters of application, CV and credentials. The curriculum vitae should be in the below format :

Full Names of Applicant with Surname in CAPITAL LETTERS
Present Employment, Status and Salary
Position Desired
Marital Status
Number, Names and Ages of Children
Name of Spouse
Date and Place of Birth
State of Origin
Local Government Area
Nationality
Current Postal/Contact Address
Permanent Home Address ‘
E-mail Address
Telephone Number(s)
Names of Educational Institutions Attended with Dates
Academic/Professional Qualification with Dates
Academic/Professional Honours and Distinctions!
Commendations with Dates
Working Experience (in chronological sequence) with Dates
Research and Publications
Extra-Curricula Activities
Date of Availability for Appointment
Any Other Relevant Information
Names and Addresses of Three (3) Referees, at least two of
whom must be able to write on the academic and professional
achievements of the applicant.
Normal Signature

Each candidate must attach to the application, his/her Vision and Mission for the College in not more than 1,000 words.

Envelopes containing applications clearly marked “Provost” at left hand bottom corner should be sent and addressed to:
The Registrar,
Michael Otedola College of Primary Education,
Noforija,
P.M.B. 1028,
Epe,
Lagos State.

Note : All applicants must ensure that their referees forward confidential reports on their applications directly to the Registrar, to reach him on or before the closing date above.

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