University Librarian at Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology

Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology, Ikere-Ekiti invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: University Librarian

Location: Ikere-Ekiti, Ekiti
Employment Type: Full-time

The Position

• The University Librarian who is a Principal Officer of the University, shall be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the administration of the University Library and the coordination of the library services in the teaching units of the University.

Qualifications and Experience
The candidate must:

• Possess a minimum of Master's Degree in Library and Information Science from a recognized University. Possession of Ph.D will be an added advantage
• Be a member of relevant professional body and not below the rank of a Deputy Librarian:
• Be able to provide sound academic and administrative leadership;
• Have demonstrable competence in Information and Communications Technology with reference to the Library;
• Have at least twenty (20) years post-First Degree cognate experience, five (5) years of which must have been spent at the Senior Management level in a tertiary institution;
• Have strong proof of a continuous research with appreciable evidence of scholarly publications in reputable international and national journals, and
• Not be above 59 years of age.

Conditions of Service

• The salary and allowances attached to the post are attractive and conform with what is payable to University Librarian of Universities in Nigeria.
• The tenure of office of the University Librarian is a single term of five (5) years.

Application Closing Date
1st January, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates are required to submit fifteen (15) copies of their applications and Curriculum Vitae and fifteen (15) photocopies of their educational / professional credentials, accompanied by vision and mission statement for the development of the University. The Curriculum Vitae should contain the following information among others:

• Full Name Surname Underlined Place and Date of birth
• Town / Local Government / State of Origin
• Nationality
• Current Postal Address
• E-mail address and Phone numbers
• Marital Status
• Educational Institutions attended with dates
• Academic / Professional qualifications obtained (with dates)
• Details of work experience
• Name and Address of present employer
• Extra-Curricular activities
• Present Salary
• Names and Addresses of three (3) referees.

All applications should be submitted in sealed envelopes with the post indicated at the top left hand corner of the envelope and addressed to:
The Vice-Chancellor,
Bamidele Olumilua University of Education,
Science and Technology,
P. M. B. 250,
Ikere-Ekiti,
Ekiti State.
And
Soft copy of the documents in PDF format should be forwarded to e-mail address: [email protected]

Note: Applicants should request their referees to forward their reports directly under confidential cover to the Vice-Chancellor, Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology, Ikere-Ekiti, before the closing date.