University Librarian at Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED)

Tai Solarin University of Education was established as the first specialized University of Education in Nigeria in the year 2005 to produce graduate teachers with in-depth knowledge of the subject they are expected to teach. Another unique quality of this citadel of knowledge is the vocational training for our undergraduates to relieve them of the burden of unemployment, and make them self sustaining by being employers of labour.

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

Job Title: University Librarian

Location: Ijebu-Ode, Ogun
Job Type: Contract
Contract Term: 5 years

The Position

• The University Librarian is a Principal Officer of the University responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the administration of the University Library and coordination of all library services in the University, her Colleges, Schools, Institutes, and other teaching and research units.
• As an academic unit, the successful candidate will be expected to give both administrative and academic leadership.

The Candidate

• A candidate for the post of University Librarian shall be a successful manager of human and material resources.

Specifically, the candidate shall be expected to:

• Be a person of proven integrity and strong moral character.
• Be knowledgeable in the application of computer and electronic resources to support the library operations and services.
• Be not more than sixty (60) years old as at the date of possible assumption of duty.
• Have considerable administrative and academic experience and qualities of a good manager of human and material resources to provide a world-class administrative support.
• Be capable of giving dynamic administrative leadership while building strong and positive relationships with staff, students, other members of the University community, and the State government.
• Be a person who is not likely to pursue racial, ethnic, political, religious, or other sectional interest.
• Be a team player with the ability to delegate, instill confidence in others, and command the loyalty and respect of people.
• Be a person with a clear vision for the development of the University Library in the context of the University's philosophy of a "Developmental University."
• Enjoy excellent physical and mental health.

Academic / Professional Qualification
The candidate must possess the following:

• A good First Degree in Library Science or any other field plus a Ph.D. Degree in Library and Information Science from a recognized institution.
• At least fifteen (15) years working experience, ten (10) of which must be at Senior Management level in Library and Information Science.
• Strong evidence of contributions to Library and Information Science through research and publications in reputable journals and books in acceptable outlets.
• A good knowledge of Information Communication Technology.

Experience:

• The candidate must be a Deputy Librarian and must have at least fifteen (15) years post-qualification cognate experience. The applicant must have been a Deputy Librarian for a minimum of five (5) years.

Terms and Conditions of Service

• The tenure of office of the University Librarian shall be for a single term of five (5) years only on such terms and conditions as may be specified in the letter of appointment.
• The remuneration and other conditions of service shall be as approved by the Governing Council but comparable to those applicable to the post of University Librarian of other public universities in Nigeria.

Salary

• CONUASS 7

Application Closing Date
4th July, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward 30 copies of their Applications, and be accompanied by 30 copies of the candidate's Curriculum Vitae duly signed and dated. The Curriculum Vitae must contain the following details:

• The candidate's name in full, 
• Address
• Age
• Marital status
• Institutions attended and academic qualifications (with dates)
• Nationality
• Membership of academic and professional bodies (with dates), and 
• Details of administrative and managerial experience in the University system.

All applications must be submitted in sealed envelopes marked "University Librarian Position" at the top left hand corner and forwarded to:
The Registrar and Secretary to Council,
Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijagun,
PMB 2118,
Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State.
Email: [email protected]

Note

• Each application should include names and addresses of three referees. Each referee should be contacted by the applicant to forward directly to the Vice-Chancellor a confidential report on the candidate's character, academic, and managerial abilities in a properly sealed envelope marked "Referee's Report for the Post of University Librarian" at the top left-hand corner of the envelope.
• Each application must be accompanied by 30 copies of the statement of the candidate's vision (not more than 1,000 words) for the University Library in the next five (5) years.
• Shortlisted candidates will have to submit their publications for assessment.