The Position
The University Librarian shall be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the overall administration of the University Library, its branches and extension and for providing services for the entire University community.
The Person
The University Librarian is a Principal Officer and is the head of the University’s Library; Candidate for the post shall be visionary and have the ability to provide good leadership; Possess personal integrity and demonstrate transparency in private and public life; and be able to command the respect and loyalty of staff.
Qualifications Candidates for this post shall:
Be professionally qualified and be a practicing Librarian
Possess a good honours Degree and preferably a PhD in Library and Information Science or any other discipline including Computer Science, Statistics, Educational Administration/Planning, Logic etc, from a recognized University, with at least fifteen (15) years relevant post qualification experience, preferably in a University or other institutions of higher learning;
Have published papers in professionally refereed journals to merit professorial status, as well as possess proven records of sound administrative leadership;
Be registered member of the Library Registration Council of Nigeria (LRCN);
Be computer literate and proficient in relevant Computer applications.
Eligibility for Interview
Only candidates whose age will not be more than (sixty) 60 years on appointment will be short- listed for interview.
Salary and Condition of Service
Successful candidates shall hold office for a singe term of five years and on such terms and conditions as may be specified in his/her letter of appointment.
Remuneration will be consolidated Salary for University Librarian with NUC approved benefits and allowances as applicable to the Nigeria University system/other benefits/entitlements as approved from time to time by the Governing Council of Samuel Adegboyga University.
Applicants should submit fifteen (15) copies of their applications, curriculum vitae (including the following below) and photocopies of their credentials. The curriculum vitae should highlight the following:Candidates are expected to request their referees to forward their reports under confidential cover to the Vice-Chancellor before the closing date. Application should be submitted under confidential cover in sealed envelope with position applied for boldly marked at the top left hand corner and addressed to: The Vice-Chancellor, Samuel Adegboyega University (SAU), KM1, Ogwa-Ehor Road, P. M. B. 001, Ogwa, Edo State.
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