College Librarian at the Federal College of Education, Jama'are

Federal College of Education, Jama'are, is situated in the town of Jama’are area of Bauchi state. The National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE) became the funding and Policy control agency responsible for the supervision of the college and all other Federal Colleges of Education in Nigeria.

The Governing Council of the Federal College of Education, Jama'are, invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the position below:

Job Title: College Librarian

Location: Jama'are, Bauchi

Description

• The College Librarian shall be responsible to the provost for the administration of the College library and the coordination of the library services in the teaching units of the College.

Duties

• The candidate for the position is expected to, among other responsibilities, perform overall library policy, contact, and liaise with departments on the books requirements, prepare library budgets give professional advice on library matters, and perform any other functions which the Council or Provost may so direct.

Qualifications
The candidates for the post of the College Librarian Must possess the following:

• A good honours Degree with Master in Library Science (MILS) from a recognized institution of higher learning with at least Eighteen (18) years cognate experience or a Doctorate Degree (PhD) in Library and Information Science with at least twelve (12) years cognate experience with evidence of registration with Professional library body.
• Proficiency in Information and Communication Technology (ICT).
• Present evidence of sound human relations.
• Professional competence, industrial integrity, efficient management of human and material resources.
• Must be a Chief Librarian on CONCASS 9 or a Deputy Librarian on CONTEDISS 15 for a period of not less than Five (5) years.
• Must not be above the age of Fifty-Nine (59) years at the time of taking up the appointment; and the Candidate must show evidence of substantial contribution to knowledge through research and scholarly publications in reputable Journals equivalent to that of a Chief lecturer.

Other Requirements:
Vision and Mission Statement

• The candidate must submit, in clear terms, in not more than two (2) pages, his/her vision statement for the College in the next 5 years.

Condition of Service

• The successful candidate will be entitled to the privileges and benefits of principal officers as specified in the terms and conditions of services for the federal colleges of Education in Nigeria and other conditions which may be approved from time to time by the Governing Council of the College in accordance with the Colleges of Education Act, and in consultation with the National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE).

Tenure of Appointment

• The appointment is for a single term of five years only, beginning from the effective date of appointment.

Application Closing Date
23rd April, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit fifteen (15) typewritten copies of their applications, including credentials and curriculum vitae, giving the following information as listed below:

• Full Name: (surname first and in capital letters)
• Date of Birth
• Place of Birth
• Gender
• Nationality
• State of Origin
• Local Government Area
• Details of Contact Address
• Residential Address
• Email Address
• Mobile Phone Numbers (Inclusive of WhatsApp)
• Permanent Postal Address
• Current Postal Address
• Marital Status
• Number and Age of Children
• Next of Kin
• Address of Next of Kin
• Mobile telephone Numbers of Next of Kin
• Educational Institution Attended and Qualifications Obtained with Dates
• Membership of Professional Bodies
• Academic Honors, Merits, and Distinctions
• Work Experience with date
• Present employer
• Status and Salary
• Date of last promotion
• Evidence of proficiency in ICT
• Community Services
• List of Academic Journals and Publications cited in current APA format (for Provost and College Librarian)
• Attendance at conferences/workshops with Dates (where applicable)
• Extra-curricular Activities
• Name and Addresses of three (3) Referees, one of whom must be the present employer.
• Signature and date

The application should be enclosed in an envelope marked "College Librarian" at the right-hand corner and addressed to:
The Registrar / Secretary to the Council,
Federal College of Education,
Jama'are,
Bauchi State.

Note

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Reference reports from the three referees are to be forwarded to the Registrar and Secretary to the Council.