Crescent University, Abeokuta Vacancy: Recruitment for Librarian

Crescent University, Abeokuta Vacancy: Recruitment for Librarian
 
Crescent University, Abeokuta was established in 2005 by the enabling Law of Federal Republic of Nigeria for the advancement of learning And establishment of academic excellence. The University caters for students enrolled in full-time levels.

A summation of CUA objectives, is given, as to create opportunities for deserving candidates to further their education by providing programmes of studies that will give them skills, which will enable them develop their full potentials, AND make them well-rounded scholars imbued with the fear of God, AND useful members of the Society. Crescent University Abeokuta is also poised to, meet the specific manpower needs of Ogun State, as well as, undertake any other activities, appropriate for a University of the highest standard.

Crescent University Abeokuta is reputed for high standards, which it has maintained over the years. The University Abeokuta has accreditation of the National Universities Communication.

The University has also over the years, maintained a consistent level of excellence in various disciplines in Natural and Applied Sciences, information and Communication Technology as well as Social and Management Sciences.

POST TITLE: Librarian

RESPONSIBILITIES: 
The University Librarian shall be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the administration of the University Library and co-ordination of management of the Library Services in the University 

THE ROLE:

The Enabling Law of Crescent University Abeokuta provides that the Vice-Chancellor shall:
 
 1. Exercise general supervision over the University;
 
2. Have a general responsibility to the Council, for maintaining AND good order of the University;
 
3. Ensure that the provision of the Statutes AND Regulations are observed;
 
4. Be a member of Council:
 
5. Be the Chairman of the University Senate, which is the highest decision marking body for all Academic matters (i.e. students’ admissions, examinations AND graduation, establishment of new Academic programmes etc) in the University; AND,
 
6. Have responsibility for maintaining discipline in the University.

The Job demands a person who can harness limited financial resources to full effect, in running the University AND who is able to attract grants from financing bodies, especially International Donor Agencies. The Candidate should be able to cope adequately with varying needs of staff AND students AND emerging contemporary problems, especially those that are related to social life of students, in an increasingly dynamic AND Urban University.

THE CANDIDATES:

The suitable applicant should be highly knowledgeable and experienced in the management of library systems of higher institutions especially the University. Such person should be visionary, innovative, have capacity for their work and be ready to expeditiously deliver results. The University Librarian should possess require skills to manage and further develop an ICT oriented Library.

REQUIREMENTS: 

• Applicants should possess a good doctorate degree and at least 10 years post qualification experience in a university library or related or relevant institution 5 of which must in a higher management positions. 

CONDITION OF SERVICE:

The appointment is for a TERM of four [4] Years, AND RENEWABLE for a second term of four (4) Years ONLY.

HOW TO APPLY:

Candidates should apply with fifteen [15] copies, of their detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) providing information on the following: 

• Full Name;
   
• Place AND Date of Birth;
   
• Marital Status; Number AND Ages of Children;
   
• Academic qualifications [degrees with classes: copies of certificates to be enclosed];
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• Teaching, Research, Administrative AN D Managerial experience;
   
• Academic Distinctions;
   
• Membership of Academic AND Professional Bodies;
   
• Scholarly Publications [well referenced];
   
• Vision for the University in the .next four [4] Years. (NOT more than 1000 words OR a minimum of 600 words), (Applicable only to the VC);
   
• Names AND Addresses of three [3] Referees, who should be able to the candidate’s standing AND abilities academically, AND managerially, as well as morals, character AND integrity. 

SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION:

ALL applications are to be submitted under Confidential COVER. AND addressed to: Registrar AND Secretary to Council, Registrar’s Office, Administration Block II, Crescent University, Abeokuta Ogun State on or before 20th December 2010. 

SHORT LISTED CANDIDATES:

Short listed candidates will be required to make themselves available for interview, with the Joint Council AND Senate Selection Committee, at a DATE that will be duly AND formally conveyed to such candidates in writing,