University Librarian at Emmanuel Alayande University of Education

Emmanuel Alayande University of Education was initiated by the Oyo State Government through the transformation of the former College of Education. This transformation aimed to address challenges related to access to tertiary education. The university has two campuses – the primary seat known as the Enelu campus and a secondary campus located in Oye Ekiti. The university offers various faculties and programs, contributing significantly to educational opportunities locally and internationally.

We are seeking qualified individuals with vision, proven academic distinction, managerial ability, and commitment to fill the position below:

Job Title: University Librarian

Location: Oyo

Description

• The University Librarian is responsible for the day-to-day administration of the University Library and library services. The candidate should provide good leadership, command respect, and loyalty from library staff. Personal integrity, transparency, leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills are crucial.

Requirements for the Candidate

• Good honours Degree and a recognized professorial qualification in Librarianship
• At least ten years post-qualification experience in the library of a higher educational institution
• Several scholarly publications, administrative experience, and ability to provide academic leadership

Age Requirement:

• Candidates for the position of University Librarian must be below the age of 60 years at the point of assumption of duty.

Terms and Conditions of Service

• Successful candidates shall hold their respective offices for a single term of five (5) years each, on such conditions as may be specified in the letter of appointment.
• The remuneration and other conditions of service applicable to the positions are as may be determined from time to time by the State Government/Governing Council of the University.

Application Closing Date
13th March, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send 30 copies of their Curriculum Vitae, duly signed, and dated by the candidate and their Application and Curriculum Vitae and supporting documents compiled as ONLY ONE attachment containing the following details:

• Full Name
• Place and Date of Birth
• Marital Status
• Number and Ages of Children
• Email Address
• Telephone Number
• Postal Address
• Permanent Home Address
• Nationality
• State of Origin and LGA
• Institutions Attended with Dates
• Qualifications with Dates
• Current Employment and Position Held with Date
• Previous Employment(s)/Position(s)/Dates
• List of Publications (If any)
• Membership of Professional Bodies
• Names and Addresses (including telephone numbers and email address) of Three Referees (who should be able to attest to the candidate's standing and abilities, professionally, managerially, as well as morals, character and integrity)
• In addition to the above, candidates must submit a statement of intent of not more than 1500 words that addresses the applicant's approach to management of the University. In addition, the statement should identify the challenges, envisioned and proposed mitigating strategies and innovations she/he will bring to the table as a change agent.

The soft copy of their Applications should be sent to: [email protected] using the job title as the subject of the mail.

The hard copy should be sent under confidential cover and addressed to:
The Secretary to the Governing Council,
Attention: Committee on Appointment of Principal Officers,
Emmanuel Alayande University of Education,
P.M. 81010,
Oyo State.

Submission Instructions

• Each applicant must request each of his/her referees to forward, direct to the Vice-Chancellor, a confidential report on the applicant's character, academic and managerial ability in a properly sealed envelope marked "Post of Registrar, Bursar or University Librarian: Referee's Report" with the name of the candidate at the top left-hand corner of the envelope.
• Each application should be accompanied by 30 copies of the candidate's detailed Curriculum Vitae, duly signed, and dated by the candidate.
• Only Hard copies of properly submitted complete applications will be considered for assessment. The soft copy sent by email is only for reference and documentation and WILL NOT be used for assessing the candidates.

Note: Shortlisted candidates will be required to make themselves available for an interview with the appropriate Committee of Council at a DATE that will be duly and formally conveyed to such candidates in writing.