University Librarian at the Federal University of Kashere

The Federal University of Kashere, Gombe State invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: University Librarian

Location: Gombe

The Position

• The University Librarian is a Principal Officer of the University
• He/she is responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the day to day effective management of the University library
• The University Librarian is responsible for coordination of library services in the University.

Qualifications

• Candidates should have a Professional Degree plus Ph.D in relevant area from recognised Institutions
• Candidate must demonstrate Academic Excellence through quality publications, teaching and research and must be computer proficient
• He / she must demonstrate proficiency in the application of new technologies to the library operation and services and must be registered with relevant professional body(ies).

Experience:

• The Candidate must have at least fifteen (15) years post qualification relevant experience, ten (10) of which should be relevant to University Library and other higher Educational institution Academic library Administration
• The University Librarian must possess good Leadership qualities, be of proven integrity and resourceful manager of human and materials.

Age:

• Applicant must not be more than sixty (60) years of age at the time of appointment.

Health:

• Applicant must enjoy good health to be able to endure the rigours of the duties of the University Librarian.

Condition of Service

• The appointment shall be for a single term of five (5) years in the first instance which may extended for one (1) year based on satisfactory performance as specified under the First Schedule Section of the University Law
• The position attracts all rights and benefits of occupants of such office in the Nigerian University System.

Application Closing Date
20th April, 2020.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward twenty (20) word-processed Applications, a detailed Curriculum Vitae with copies of credentials. The Curriculum Vitae should highlight the following:

• Full Name (Surname first in capital letters):
• Place and date of birth
• Nationality
• State of origin & Local Government Area;
• Permanent home address;
• Present postal address/GSM numbers/e-mail address;
• Marital status;
• Number and ages of children (if any);
• Educational institutions attended with dates;
• Academic qualifications obtained with dates;
• Professional qualifications obtained with Dates;
• Working experience including full details of former and present post(s);
• Honours / distinctions;
• Community Service;
• Extra-curricular activities,
• Names and Addresses of three referees, one of which must be the Chief Executive / Head of the applicant's present employer.

All Applications should be forwarded in an envelope which should have the position applied for clearly indicated on its left-hand corner to:
The Registrar,
Federal University of Kashere,
P.M.B. 0182, Gombe,
Gombe State.

Note: Candidates should also request their three Referees to send reports on them, under confidential cover, direct to the Registrar, Federal University of Kashere on / or before the deadline above.