College Librarian at the Federal College of Education (Technical), Gombe

The Federal College of Education (Technical), Gombe has a vision to be a centre of excellence where highly qualified, competent and motivated science, vocational and technical teachers are produced for Nigerian Basic educational Level. Our mission is to produce trained, disciplined and motivated teachers that will meet the needs for primary and post primary education in the country.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: College Librarian

Location: Gombe

Duties

• The College Librarian is a Principal Officer who shall be responsible to the Provost for the administration of the College Library and coordination of library services in the teaching units of the Institution.

Qualifications
Candidates for the post shall be professionally trained librarians and be of impeccable character, honest and with high moral behaviour. In addition, the Candidates should also have:

• A minimum of MLS Degree (a Ph.D. will be an added advantage).
• Relevant publications (in journals and text books) equivalent to that of a Chief Lecturer
• Evidence of Membership of recognised Professional Associations
• At least 18 years cognate experience.
• Attained the rank of Chief Librarian.
• Must be Computer literate.

Salary and Terms of Appointment

• The salary and conditions of service for the College Librarian shall be as obtainable in the Federal College of Education system in Nigeria.
• The appointment shall be for an initial term of five (5) years and may be renewable for a second and final term of five (5) years.

Application Closing Date
10th December, 2021.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates are required to submit fifteen (15) copies of their Application and Curriculum Vitae (CV) which shall among others contain the following information:

• Full name, with Surname underlined
• Phone Number and email address
• Marital status
• Number of children
• Date and place of Birth
• Local Government Area and State of Origin
• Nationality
• Current Postal Address
• Permanent Home Address
• Educational Institutions Attended with Dates
• Qualifications Obtained with Dates
• Membership of Professional Associations / Bodies
• Working experience in chronological sequence
• Present Employer
• Salary and Status
• Names and address of three (3) Referees, one of whom must be the present Employer.

Applications attached with credentials should be sent under Confidential Cover in an envelope sealed and marked "POST OF COLLEGE LIBRARIAN" on the right corner and addressed to:
The Registrar,
Federal College of Education (Technical),
P.M.B 60 Gombe,
Gombe State.

Note:

• Applicants are required to inform their Referees to submit three (3) copies of Confidential Report on them to the same address as above before the closing date.
• Applicants who are above Sixty (60) years of Age need not apply
• Only shortlisted candidates shall be invited for interview
• All applications and Referees' reports must reach the Registrar and Secretary to the Council, on or before the closing date.