University Librarian at Modibbo Adama University, Yola

Modibbo Adama University, Yola, formally known Federal University of Technology, Yola, Adamawa State, Nigeria, was established in 1981 by the Federal Government of Nigeria to provide the much needed technologically skilled manpower for the nation. It is one of the Federal Universities recognized by National Universities Commission (NUC) to offer Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctorate degrees in different fields of Science and Technology.

The University’s first set of 108 students graduated in the 1988/89 academics session. The University was merged to University of Maiduguri in the 1984, when it became the Modibbo Adama Campus (MACUM), of University of Maiduguri. However, in 1988, it was de-merged and granted full autonomy with the name reverted to Federal University of Technology, Yola. In 2011, the then President and Commander in-Chief, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, GCFR approved the change of the University’s name to Modibbo Adama University of Technology, (MAUTECH) Yola, effective from 1st October 2011.

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

Job Title: University Librarian

Location: Yola, Adamawa
Employment Type: The appointment shall be for a single term of 5 years

Responsibilities

• The University Librarian, a Principal Officer, is responsible to the Vice Chancellor for the effective management of the University Library, coordination of library services and resources in the University.
• As an academic staff, s/he is expected to give both academic and administrative leadership.

Qualifications

• Candidates for the post of University Librarian must possess a good second-class honours and Master's Degrees, and preferably Ph.D in Library and Information Science from recognized institutions.
• The candidate must demonstrate academic excellence through quality publications, teaching, research and must be computer proficient.
• S/he must demonstrate proficiency in the application of new technologies to library operations and services.
• The candidate must have at least fifteen (15) years of post-qualification relevant experience in university library.
• The University Librarian must possess demonstrable leadership qualities, be of proven integrity, and be resourceful manager of men and materials.
• The candidate should not be older that 60 years at the time of assumption of duty.

Conditions of Service
The conditions of service and salary is as obtainable in Federal Universities in Nigeria and as may be determined by the Federal Government and the University's Governing Council.

Application Closing Date
9th September, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their written Applications and twenty (20) copies of their Credentials and current Curriculum Vitae, duly signed, and dated giving the following information:

• Full name, current postal and contact address, permanent home address
• Place and date of birth
• Nationality
• State of origin and LGA
• Marital status
• Number and ages of children (if any)
• Academic qualification obtained with dates, class, institutions and distinctions
• Membership of Academic and professional bodies
• Statement of experience including full details of former and present posts, employers and work schedule
• Other activities outside current employment
• Hobbies
• A statement of the candidates' vision for the University in the next five years with particular reference to the administrative and academic growth of the University (Not more than 500 words).
• Referees
• Names and addresses of three (3), one of whom must be conversant with the applicant's current work and the other two (2) should be competent to attest to the candidates' professional/academic standing and character.

Applications should be addressed and submitted under confidential cover, in envelopes marked at the Upper Left-Hand Corner "Post of University Librarian MAU, YOLA" to:
The Registrar,
Modibbo Adama University,
P.M.B. 2076,
Yola, Adamawa State,
Nigeria.

Note

• Shortlisted candidates shall be required to make themselves available for interaction at an appointed date
• Candidates should request their referees to send confidential reports attesting to their integrity and capability for the post applied for direct to the address above; and the envelope be marked "Confidential".
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.