Job Vacancies at the Federal College of Education (Special), Oyo

Federal College of Education (Special), Oyo, invites applicattions from suitably qualified candidates for appointment to the post below:

Job Title: College Librarian

Location: Oyo

Qualifications

• Applicants must possess a minimum of Master’s Degree in Library Science from a recognised University with at least eighteen (18) years cognate experience.
• Must have relevant publications in Journal and text books equivalent to that of a Chief Lecturer.
• Must be Computer literate and be familiar with operation of a computerised Library services.
• Applicants must have worked in a similar tertiary institution at the level of Chief Librarian or its equivalents for not less than three (3) years.

The Position
The College Librarian is responsible for formulation of Library policy, contacts and liaising with Departments for book requirements:

• Preparation of Library Budget and
• Giving Professional advice on Library matters
• Responsible to the Provost for the smooth running of the College Library.

Salary and Conditions of Service

• These are as approved for the Federal Colleges of Education and as may be modified from time to time by competent authorities.
• The College Librarian shall hold office forfive (5) years in the first instance subject to reappointment for one further term of five (5) years based on satisfactory performance of duties.
• The remuneration for the post of College Librarian is CONPCASS 9 with other applicable allowances as approved by Government.
• The Candidate shall nat be more than fifty-five (55) years as at the date of assumption of duties, must be of sound health.

Deadline: 5th December, 2017.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates are required to submit twenty (20) copies of their application with photocopies of their credentials and detailed Curriculum Vitae highlighting among othersthe following:

• Name in full (Surname first in capital letters)
• Post Desired Date and place of Birth
• Permanent home address
• Contact address, postal address, GSM Number(s) and E-mail Address.
• Nationality
• State of Origin
• Marital Status
• Number and ages of Children
• Educational institutions attended with dates
• Academics Professional Qualification Obtained including Membership of Professional Bodies.
• Work Experience, including full details of former and present position.
• Present employer, post and salary.
• List of Publications (if any)
• Other relevant activities outside Current Employment
• Other details that would be added advantage
• Extra Curriculum activities
• Names and Addresses of three (3) Referees.

All applications and other correspondence addressed to the Provost should be submitted under confidential cover with the envelope sealed and marked “Post of College Librarian” to reach the Office of:
The Registrar,
Federal College of Education (Special),
Oyo,
Oyo State. 

Note

• In addition, applicants should request their referees to forward reports on them to same address within the stipulated period.
• Only candidates short-listed for the interview would be acknowledged.