University Librarians at Wesley University Ondo

Wesley University Ondo is a licensed private University, branded and structured for diversified academic programmes and global attraction of staff and students. The University, in line with the global Wesleyan culture, has the core value of seeking excellence, intellectual freedom of expression, integrity and high moral values. With a mission to provide the enabling environment for effective teaching and research for sustainable development, Wesley University Ondo aspires to produce self-reliant and responsible citizens and graduates with the right skills and perception of global needs.

In accordance with the University’s Enabling Law, the Governing Council of Wesley University Ondo, hereby announces the need for appointment of a University Librarian and invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the position below:

Job Title: University Librarian

Location: Ondo

Job Description
For the posts, the University seeks candidates with vision, proven academic distinction, managerial ability integrity and transparency in private and public life. The right candidates should also have ability to develop linkages with the external communities to support the emerging needs of the University command respect and engender cooperation and loyalty of staff and students of the University. All candidates must also be proficient in Information and Communication Technology (ICT).

The Position

• The University Librarian shall be the academic head of the University Library.
• He/She shall be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the development of the University library system including the Main Library, College and Departmental Libraries.

Qualifications & Experience

• Candidate must possess a good honours Degree with a minimum of Second Class Lower Division in Library Science. Masters and Doctorate Degrees in Library or Information Science or related field from a recognized University will be added advantage.
• Candidate must also have at least fifteen (15) years post-qualification, full time, cognate experience in the University or similar system, the last five of which must be in the high management position of not below the rank of a Deputy University Librarian.
• A strong proof of continuing research with appreciable evidence of scholarly publications both in quality and quantum in reputable International and National Journals is required.

Terms and Condition of Service

• Wesley University Ondo runs a remuneration package which is comparable to what obtains in Federal Universities and as approved from time to time by the Governing Council of the University.
• Candidates will be entitled to the privileges, benefits and associated prerequisites as are obtainable in the Nigerian University System

Application Closing Date
3rd May, 2017.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should be made in twenty (20) type-written copies and be accompanied by duly signed and dated Curriculum Vitae (CV). The CV must present the following:

• Candidate’s name in full
• Age
• Marital Status
• Educational Attainment
• Nationality
• Professional and academic achievements.

Each application should include the names and addresses of three (3) referees, Applicants should advise each Referee to forward a sealed confidential report on candidate’s character, academic and managerial competencies. The envelope should be marked [Position applied for]: Referee’s Report.

Each application should include twenty (20) copies of the applicant’s Vision for the University in the next five (5) years with particular reference to the position applied for

Mode of Submission of Application
Applications shall be submitted under confidential cover to:
The Registrar,
Wesley University Ondo
Ondo-Ife Road
P. M. B. 507,
Ondo State.
And
Electronic copy of the application should also be e-mailed to: [email protected] and [email protected]

Note: Only short listed candidates would be contacted further.