University Port Harcourt Vacancy for University Librarian Sept., 2015

The University Port Harcourt, currently invites applications from
suitably qualified Candidates for the post of University Librarian,
which will become vacant on December 6, 2015.

We hereby, invite application for the position below:

Job Title: University Librarian

Location: Port Harcourt

Qualifications and Experience

1. The right Candidate for the job must possess a good honours
   degree in Library/Information Science from a recognized university, with
   at least, fourteen (14) years relevant post-qualification experience,
   preferably in a university.
2. In addition, the Candidate should be proficient in management
   and administrative procedures. The Candidate should be able to initiate
   high impact research and be knowledgeable in the application of computer
   software and modern Library operations/services, especially the
   e-Library platform. The Candidate must be a registered member of the
   Library Registration Council of Nigeria (LRCN) among other relevant
   professional associations.
3. The preferred Candidate must show verifiable evidence of
   substantial contribution to knowledge through research and scholarly
   publications in reputable journals within and outside Nigeria.

Duties

• The University Librarian is a Principal Officer of the
  University responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the day-to-day
  administration of the University Library and coordination of all Library
  services, its Colleges, Faculties, Schools, Institutes, Centres and
  other teaching and research Units.
• The successful Candidate will be expected to provide requisite administrative and academic leadership.

Conditions of Service-UASS7

• The conditions attached to the position are as generally
  applicable in the Nigeria University System and as may, from time to
  time, be determined by the University Governing Council.
• The appointment shall be for a single term of five (5), years.

How to Apply
 
Interested candidates are requested to submit thirty (10) typewritten
copies of their applications, credentials and detailed Curriculum Vitae,
giving information in the order listed below:

1. Full Name
2. Post Desired
3. Date of Birth
4. Place of Birth
5. State of Origin
6. Nationality
7. Permanent Home Address
8. Current Postal Address
9. E-mail Address
10. Marital Status
11. Number of Children with Names and Ages
12. Institutions Attended (with dates)
13. Academic Qualifications (with dates)
14. Professional Qualifications (with dates) where applicable
15. List of Publication with Details of Titles, Publishers or Journals, Dates and Pages (where applicable)
16. Working Experience, General and Specific Experiences (with dates)
17. Details of Administrative Experience and Service to the Community
18. Present Employment, Status, Salary (Detailing work schedule)
19. Extra-Curricular Activities
20. Names and Addresses of Three Referees (two of whom must be professionals or authorities in relevant fields).

The Referees should forward their Reference Reports on the Candidate directly to:

The Vice-Chancellor
University of Port Harcourt
P.M.B 5323
Senate Building
Port Harcourt
Rivers State

The applications should be marked “CONFIDENTIAL” (For the attention of
the Vice-Chancellor) at the top left hand corner of the envelope.

Note: Late applications will NOT be entertained. Only shortlisted Candidates will be contacted

 
Deadline  19th October, 2015.