Olabisi Onabanjo University New Job Vacancy

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5 Apr, 2018

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Education Jobs in Nigeria

Olabisi Onabanjo University (formerly Ogun State University) was established as a multi-campus institution in 1982 by the Ogun State Government as an autonomous public Institution with the sole purpose of providing higher education in the Humanities, Sciences, Technology and Medicine and encouraging the advancement of learning in all major spheres of human endeavour. In its thirty-five years of existence, the University has impacted positively on the society and continues to pursue its vision of being a world-class University in the 21st century with prominence in the areas of teaching, learning, research and linkages with local and international educational institutions.

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

Job Title: University Librarian

The Job

  • The Librarian shall be a full-time officer and shall be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the administration of the University Library and the co-ordination of library services in the University.

Qualifications and Experience

  • Candidates must possess a good honours Degree with a minimum of Second Class Lower Division, Master and Doctorate degree in Library or Information Science or related field from a recognized University.
  • Candidates must also have at least ten (10) years of continuous experience in an academic library.
  • A strong proof of continuing research with appreciable evidence of scholarly publications both in quality and quantity in reputable international and national journals is required.
  • Candidates must be able to provide academic and administrative leadership.
  • The candidates must have spent three (3) years as a Deputy University Librarian.

Tenure

  • The appointment is for a term of five (5) years, renewable for one year subject to satisfactory performance as may be determined by the Governing Council of Olabisi Onabanjo University.

Remuneration and Conditions of Service
The person appointed shall be placed on Consolidated Salary Scale and shall enjoy other conditions of service applicable to the position of a Principal Officer of the University.

Application Closing Date
17th May, 2018.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit thirty (30) copies of their Application and Credentials as well as their detailed Curriculum Vitae indicating:

  • Full Name (Surname first);
  • Place and Date of Birth;
  • Nationality (if Nigerian, indicate State of Origin);
  • Marital Status;
  • Number and Dates of Birth of Children;
  • Current Employment and Salary;
  • Current Contact Address (including telephone no and e-mail address);
  • Permanent Home Address;
  • Educational Institutions Attended with dates;
  • Academic and/or Professional Qualifications with dates;
  • Work Experience with dates;
  • Publications;
  • Details of area of specialization and sub-specialization;
  • Any Other Relevant Information;
  • Names and addresses of three (3) Referees who are competent to attest to their academic/professional and personal abilities.

All Applications with supporting documents are to be submitted under confidential cover, with the envelope marked ‘Post of University Librarian” sealed and addressed to:
The Registrar, Olabisi Onabanjo University, P.M.B. 2002,  Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State. Note

  • Candidates should request their referees to forward their reports directly to the address above.
  • Only shortlisted applicants shall be acknowledged and invited for the interview.


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