PREAMBLE

The Federal Polytechnic, Ukana is one of the Institutions established by the Federal Government of Nigeria in 2014. It is located in Ukana, Km 5, Ikot Ekpene- Abak Road in Essien Udim Local Government Area, Akwa  Ibom State. The Federal Polytechnics (Amendment) Act 2019 gives legal backing to the establishment of the Institution. It operates on two Campuses, Main and the Annex with five (5) Schools. All the Academic Programmes of the Polytechnic have been accredited by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE). The Institution pride itself on modern infrastructural facilities and state –of –the – art equipment.

In line with the Federal Government directives to enhance manpower development in Polytechnic Education and the increment of running from 8 to 19 programmes at the Federal Polytechnic, Ukana, applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following vacant positions at the Polytechnic.

VACANT POSITIONS

A. ACADEMIC STAFF

• Chief Lecturer (CONPCASS 9)
• Principal Lecturer (CONPCASS 8)
• Senior Lecturer (CONPCASS 7)
• Lecturer I (CONPCASS 6)
• Lecturer II (CONPCASS 5)
• Lecturer III (CONPCASS 3)
• Assistant Lecturer (CONPCASS 2)
• Technologist II (CONPCASS 2)
• Instructor (CONPCASS 2)

B. ADMINISTRATIVE AND SUPPORT STAFF

• Director of Physical Planning (CONTEDISS 15)
• Principal Assistant Registrar (CONTEDISS 13)
• Accountant I (CONTEDISS 09)
• Confidential Secretary I (CONTEDISS 08)
• Senior Data Processing Officer (CONTEDISS 09)
• Data Processing Officer (CONTEDISS 08)
• Programme/System Analyst (CONTEDISS 08)
• Higher Technical Officer (CONTEDISS 08)
• Library Officer (CONTEDISS 07)
• Coach (CONTEDISS 08)
• Assistant Chief Medical Officer (CONTEDISS 13)
• Senior Craftsman (CONTEDISS 06)

REQUIRED DEPARTMENTS

ACADEMIC

• Civil Engineering Technology
• Mechanical Engineering Technology
• Electrical Electronic Engineering Technology
• Computer Engineering Technology
• Science Laboratory Technology
• Statistics
• Computer Network & Cloud Computing
• Software & Web Development
• Environmental Science & Management
• Urban & Regional Planning
• Architectural Technology
• Quantity Surveying
• Library & Information Science
• Mass Communication
• Business Administration
• Accountancy
• Public Admin
• Office Technology & Management

NON-TEACHING

• Information Communication Technology (ICT)
• Registry
• Physical Planning
• Medical Centre
• Sports Unit
• Library
• Works Department

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

 

CHIEF LECTURER (CONPCASS 9)

1. PhD in the relevant fields from recognized Institutions with at least 15 years cognate experience or Master’s Degree in the relevant fields from recognized Institutions with at least 18 years cognate experience.
2. In addition to (i) above, candidates should have demonstrated proven academic and administrative leadership.
3. Must have served as a Principal Lecturer for at least three (3) years.
4. Must have four papers/articles in reputable Journals, five (5) Book Chapters or two (2) Standard Textbooks since last promotion.

• In addition to iv above candidates should have five papers read at the National/International Conference/Seminars.
• Evidence of community service.
• Membership of relevant Professional Bodies is mandatory.

PRINCIPAL LECTURER (CONPCASS 8)

        i.   PhD in the relevant fields from recognized Institutions with at least 12 years cognate experience or Master’s Degree in the relevant fields from recognized Institutions with at least 15 years cognate experience

      ii.   Must have been a Senior Lecturer in the last three (3) years.

    iii.   In addition to (i) and (ii) above, candidates should have four (4) additional papers/articles published in reputable Journal and Book Chapters contributed in standard Textbooks since last promotion.

    iv.   Evidence of ability to initiate and supervise research work.

      v.   Academic and Administrative Leadership.

    vi.   Evidence of Community Service.

  vii.   Membership of relevant Professional Bodies as appropriate.

SENIOR LECTURER (CONPCASS 7)

        i.   PhD in the relevant fields from recognized Institutions with at least six (6) years cognate experience or Master’s Degree in the relevant fields from recognized Institutions with at least eight (8) years cognate experience with proven ability for applied research and industrial work.

      ii.   Must have been a Lecturer I in the last 3 years.

    iii.   Demonstrable ability to initiate and supervise approved research project.

    iv.   Published one (1) Journal Article or two Chapters contribution in standard Textbook.

      v.   The candidates must have since last promotion attended and read at least three (3) Conference/Seminar papers.

    vi.   Academic and Administrative Leadership.

  vii.   Evidence of Community Service.

viii.   Membership of relevant Professional Bodies as appropriate.

LECTURER I (CONPCASS 6)

        i.   PhD in the relevant fields from recognized Institutions with at least 3 years teaching/research and industrial experience, or

      ii.   Master’s degree/equivalent professional qualifications in the relevant fields from recognized Institutions of higher learning with at least 5 years of teaching/research experience in an Institution of higher learning.

    iii.   A good first Degree from a recognized Institution of higher learning or equivalent professional qualification(s) in relevant fields with at least 7 years relevant post-qualification teaching/research experience in an Institution of higher learning.

    iv.   Must have been a Lecturer II in the last 3 years.

      v.   Five Conference/Seminar papers, two Journal Articles or one (1) chapter contribution in standard Textbook.

    vi.   Membership of relevant Professional Bodies as appropriate.

 

LECTURER II (CONPCASS 5)

1. PhD in the relevant fields from recognized Institutions of higher learning or Master’s Degree/equivalent professional qualifications in the relevant fields from recognized Institutions with at least 3 years of cognate experience or 
2. A good first Degree or equivalent professional qualifications with at least 6 years relevant post-qualification teaching /research experience or industrial experience.
3. Must have been a Lecturer III in the last 3 years.
4. Three journal publication and three Conference/ Seminar papers
5. Membership of relevant Professional Bodies as appropriate.

LECTURER III (CONPCASS 3)

1. Master’s Degree/equivalent professional qualifications in the relevant fields from recognized institutions with at least 3 years of cognate experience or 
2. A good first degree or equivalent professional qualifications with at least 6 years relevant post-qualification teaching /research experience or industrial experience.
3. Must have been an Assistant Lecturer in the last 3 years.
4. Two Conference/ Seminar papers and one journal article
5. Membership of relevant professional bodies as appropriate.

ASSISTANT LECTURER (CONPCASS 2)

1. Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline from a recognized Institution with at least with a Second Class Lower Division plus NYSC
2. Must be willing to pursue post graduate qualifications.

TECHNOLOGIST II (CONPCASS 02)

1. Higher National Diploma /equivalent qualifications plus NYSC discharge certificate or
2. Full Technological certificate or equivalent with at least 3 years relevant experience.
3. AIST (Associate Membership of the Institute of Science Technologists).

INSTRUCTOR (CONPCASS 2)

1. Higher National Diploma in the relevant fields from recognized Institutions with NYSC discharge certificate; and
2. City and Guild FTC plus Technical Teachers’ Certificate obtained at FCE (Technical) plus 2 years working experience.

NON-TEACHING STAFF

DIRECTOR OF PHYSICAL PLANNING (CONTEDISS 15)

1. A good honors degree in Architecture, Quantity Surveying, Town Planning, and Estate Surveying.
2. Membership of relevant professional bodies and at least 15 years’ experience.

ASSISTANT CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER (CONMESS 13)

1. MBBS from a recognized university, registration with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria, and at least 10 years post-qualification experience.

PRINCIPAL ASSISTANT REGISTRAR (CONTEDISS 13)

1. A good honours degree in the Humanities, Social Sciences or related field with at least 12 years of administrative experience in a Tertiary Institution.

SENIOR DATA PROCESSING OFFICER (CONTEDISS 09)

1. HND or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
2. Minimum of 3 years relevant experience in Data Processing.

HIGHER TECHNICAL OFFICER (CONTEDISS 08)

1. HND in relevant engineering/technical discipline with at least 3 years post-qualification experience.

CONFIDENTIAL SECRETARY I (CONTEDISS 08)

1. HND in Secretarial Studies with a minimum of 3 years cognate experience.
2. Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.

PROGRAMME/SYSTEM ANALYST (CONTEDISS 08)

1. First Degree/Higher National Diploma (HND) Second Class Lower or Lower Credit in Computer Science or Information Communication Technology.
2. Must have the NYSC discharge certificate.
3. Evidence of additional Qualifications and membership of Professional bodies are added advantage.

COACH (CONTEDISS 08)

1. Degree in Physical and Health Education or relevant discipline.
2. Minimum of 3 years’ experience in coaching or sports management.

LIBRARY OFFICER (CONTEDISS 07)

1. Diploma in Library Science or equivalent with a minimum of 3 years’ experience.

DATA PROCESSING OFFICER (CONTEDISS 06)

1. ND in Computer Science or related discipline with 3 years post-qualification experience.

CRAFTSMAN (CONTEDISS 04)

1. Trade Test I in the relevant craft plus 5 years practical experience.

CONDITIONS OF SERVICE

The Conditions of Service is applicable as in all Federal Polytechnics per the guidelines of the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) and the Federal Government. Positions are pensionable with allowances as approved.

METHOD OF APPLICATION

Interested and qualified candidates should submit eighteen (18) copies of their typewritten applications and Curriculum Vitae, containing the following:

• Full Name
• Date and Place of Birth
• State of Origin/LGA
• Marital Status
• Number and Ages of Children
• Contact Address and Phone Number
• Email Address
• Educational Background with Dates
• Work Experience
• Professional Qualifications
• Publications (for Academic Staff)
• Names and Contact of three (3) Referees

Note: Referees should send confidential reports directly to:

The Registrar
Federal Polytechnic Ukana
P.M.B 2014, Ikot Ekpene.
Akwa Ibom State

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION

All applications must reach the Registrar not later than six (6) weeks from the date of this publication.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Signed

Mr. Jeremiah J. Akpabio, amnim, menan

Registrar/Secretary to Council