University Librarian at McPherson University

McPherson University is a licensed Private Christian institution established by the Foursquare Gospel Church in Nigeria. The University, which is fully residential, is committed to producing future leaders who are God-fearing, creative and resourceful. The University motto is 'Knowledge, Integrity and Service'.

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

Job Title: University Librarian

Location: Abeokuta, Ogun

The Position

• The University Librarian is a Principal Officer and the macademic and professional Head of the Library.
• He is directly responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the day-to-day administration and management of the University Library.
• He is responsible for the formulation and execution of policy direction of the Library for the growth of its collections and services to support the teaching, research and public service mandates of the University.
• He is therefore expected to be demonstrably versatile in the use and deployment of ICT to drive the services of the Library.

Qualifications and Experience
The candidate in mind must possess the following qualifications and experience:

• A good honours Degree in any discipline is required but higher degrees will be an added advantage during evaluation;
• The candidate must be a Chartered Librarian of Nigeria (CLN) and a member of other Information Science related professional associations;
• Must have a minimum of fifteen (15) years cognate experience in tertiary institution's libraries, out of which 5 years must have been in the position of Deputy Librarian.
• Evidence of continuing research and publication in reputable library and information science journals both in quality and quantum must be provided
• Given the pivotal role of ICT in the management of modern libraries, the candidate is expected to possess the skills and experience needed to drive an ICT-driven library of world-class standard;
• The candidate must possess the required managerial skills needed to lead the human resources made available as well as motivate staff to give their best
• A high level of integrity and morality is required to meet the aspirations of a faith-based university that McPherson University is.
• The candidate must not be more than 60 years old on the day of assumption of duty.

Conditions of Service

• McPherson University offers conditions of service comparable with what obtains in similar private universities of its standing as well as those in Nigerian public university system and as may be determined by Council from time-to- time.
• The University Librarian will hold the position for a single term of five years and no more.

Application Closing Date
28th January, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their Applications, accompanied by the candidate's detailed Curriculum Vitae duly signed and dated by the candidate, and credentials (all in electronic format). Candidate's Curriculum Vitae should contain information in the following format:

• Full name (Surname first and in CAPITAL LETTERS)
• Post Desired
• Date and place of birth
• Marital status
• Nationality
• State of origin
• Contact address (with phone nos. & e-mail address)
• Institutions attended with dates
• Academic qualifications with dates
• Membership of professional associations with evidence of current status
• Distinction and awards with dates
• Present and past work experience with dates
• Relevant conferences, workshops and courses attended
• Publications (Dissertations & Theses, published articles, books/monographs, published conference proceedings)
• Present employment, status, salary, and employer.
• Extra-curricular activities
• Names and addresses of three (3) referees.

All applications must be in electronic format and should be submitted under confidential cover to reach the Pro-Chancellor, the Vice-Chancellor and the Registrar, McPherson University, Seriki Sotayo, Abeokuta, Ogun State, at: prochancellor@mcu.edu.ng , vc@mcu.edu.ng and registrar@mcu.edu.ng using the Job Title and Location as the subject of the mail.

Note

• Each Curriculum Vitae must include the Names and Addresses of three referees. Each applicant should request each of his/her referees to forward directly to the Registrar and Secretary to Council, a "Confidential Report"
• The three (3) referees' reports should also reach the Pro-Chancellor at: prochancellor@mcu.edu.ng and the Vice-Chancellor at: vc@mcu.edu.ng , francisigbasan@yahoo.com not later than 28th January, 2025.
• The Confidential Reports indicating the candidate's academic and managerial capabilities must reach the Registrar before the closing date for the application.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for the interview under the Committee of the Governing Council of the University.
• Shortlisted candidates should bring hard copies of their Applications, Curriculum Vitae and credentials to the Interview.