University Librarian at Amadeus University, Amizi

Amadeus University is a private University located in Amizi, Ikwuano LGA, Abia State. Recently approved by the Federal Government of Nigeria and licenced by the National Universities Commission (NUC), the University is a unique brand in Nigerian tertiary education, devoted to innovation, excellence, and high ethical standards, providing dynamic education and research tailored to the demands of the 21st century. Academic activities will take off in the University from the 2024/2025 academic session.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the position below:

Job Title: University Librarian

Location: Amizi, Abia

Job Description

• The University Librarian is a Principal Officer and an Academic Staff.
• He/she is the head of the University Library, responsible to the Vice Chancellor for the administration of the University Library and the co- ordination of Library services in the University, across its teaching and research units.

Eligibility Criteria
An interested candidate must possess the following:

• A Master's Degree in Library & Information Science, plus specialized ICT skills;
• A professional qualification from the Librarians Registration Council of Nigeria;
• Sufficient evidence of scholarship, demonstrated through publications in scholarly journals and books;
• He/she must have attained the rank of Deputy Librarian in a University.

Salary and Conditions of Service

• The salary and Conditions of Service is attractive and comparable with top Nigerian private universities.
• Tenure: Candidates shall hold office for a single term of five years only, on such terms and conditions, specified ab initio, in their Letters of Appointment and any others approved, from time to time, by the Governing Council. In all cases, appropriate cognate experience (i.e. previous/current service in the substantive position) will be an advantage.

Application Closing Date
12th January, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their Applications with detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of all claimed certificates and a most recent digital headshot/passport photograph to: [email protected] using the Job Title applied for in as the Subject of the email.

The curriculum vitae should indicate, among others:

• Biographical data
• Home address
• Contact information (mobile and email)
• Educational history and qualifications
• Publications as appropriate
• Administrative experience & record of service in Universities
• Names and Contacts of three Referees, each of whom should be requested by the applicant to forward a report with subject "Reference Report on the Candidate (Name of candidate & Office Applied for)" to the email above

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews