Posted on: Tue 05-03-2024

Bauchi State University, Gadau is a state-owned university located in Bauchi State, Nigeria. Its main campus is in Gadau, with other campuses in Misau and Bauchi. The vision of Bauchi State University is to become a center of excellence in scholarship in as many academic disciplines as may be needed in response to intellectual and other development needed by the people of Bauchi State in particular and the nation at large.

Under the provisions of the University Law (2010), and in the exercise of its powers contained therein, the Governing Council is hereby initiating the process of filling the existing vacancy. Accordingly, applications are hereby invited from interested and suitably qualified candidates for the position below:

Job Title: University Librarian

Location: Gadau, Bauchi

Job Schedule: Full-time

The Position

The University Librarian is one of the Principal Officers of the University that is responsible to the Vice Chancellor for the overall administration and coordination of the University library, its branches in the faculties and departments as well as providing services for the entire University Community.

Qualifications

Applicants for the post of University Librarian should not be below the rank of Deputy University Librarian or a minimum of Senior Lecturer in the Academic Librarian Cadre and should possess the following requirements:

• Ph.D. in Library Science / Library and Information Science with at least fifteen (15) years of post-qualification experience.
• Relevant scholarly publication in Journals and Textbooks equivalent to a least the requirement for promotion to Senior Lecturer.
• Proficiency in Information Communication Technology (ICT)
• Membership in the Librarian Registration Council of Nigeria.
• Evidence of attendance of a Continuous Mandatory Professional Development.
• Candidates must have spent at least 3 years as Deputy University Librarian as Senior Lecturer in the Academic Library.
• Successful candidates should not be older than 65 years of age at the time of assumption of office and must be of good health and have a good understanding of the vision and mission of the University.
• He/she shall have the ability to provide good leadership, possess personal integrity demonstrate transparency in private and public life, and be able to command the respect and loyalty of staff.

Terms and Conditions of Service

• The remuneration and other Conditions of Service are as contained in the University Conditions of Service and as may be determined by the University Governing Council.
• The successful candidate shall hold the post of the University Librarian for a term of five (5) years.

Method of Application

• Interested and qualified candidates should forward fifteen (15) copies of their Applications and detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV), duly signed and dated. The CV must contain the following:
• The candidate's full name
• Date and place of birth
• Marital status
• Nationality
• Academic qualifications
• Working experience with dates and positions
• Merits and awards (if any)
• Membership in professional bodies
• List of academic publications
• Extracurricular activities and interests
• Names and addresses of three (3) referees, at least one (1) of whom should be the candidate's current employment, and should be competent enough to attest to the qualifications/academic standing and character.

Applications are to be addressed and submitted under confidential cover, in envelopes sealed and marked at the top left-hand corner of the envelope "Post of University Librarian" to:

The Registrar and Secretary to Council,

Bauchi State University,

P.M.B. 065,

Gadau, Bauchi State.

Note

The referees should be contacted by the applicant to forward to the above signed, a confidential report on his/her character, academic and managerial abilities, and achievements in a sealed envelope marked at the top left corner, "Post of University Librarian: Referee's Report"

All applications shall be duly acknowledged. However, only shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview, please.

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