Job Vacancies at Michael Okpara University of Agriculture

Applications are invited from qualified Nigerians for the post of UNIVERSITY LIBRARIAN in Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike.

The Person:
• Applicants for the post must have in the past exhibited considerable degree of competence, responsiveness, and demonstrable integrity running a University Library or similar unit. Prospective candidates must show innovative approaches to the running of an ICT-driven Library.
• Applicants must be in good health to be able to endure the rigors of the duties of a University Librarian.
• The ability of to advise the Vice Chancellor in planning and executing strategies for maintaining first-class library facilities and for promoting a healthy library culture among students must be in evidence.

Qualification:
• Candidates must have a good honors degree and Master in Library Studies degree or Postgraduate Diploma in Librarianship plus at least 15 years experience in the Librarianship cadre.
• Possession of a PhD will be an advantage.

Tenure:
The appointment is for a term of 5 years and may be renewed for another term of five years and no more.

Method of Application
candidates are required to submit 15 (fifteen) copies of their application, giving the information in the following order:
I) Full Name
II) Post Desired
III) Date of Birth
IV) Place of Birth and State of Origin
V) Nationality
VI) Permanent Home Address (Not P.O. Box or P.M.B)
VII) Current Post Address (add Telephone, GSM and e-mail contacts)
VIII) Marital Status
IX) Number of Children with Names And Ages
X) Institutions Attended (with dates)
XI) Academic Qualifications (with dates where applicable)
XII) Working Experience (General & Specific with dates)
XIII) Details of Administrative Experiences and Services to the Community (with status and dates)
XIV) Present Employment, Status, Salary and Employer
XV) Extra Curricular Activities
XVI) Names and addresses of three referees (two of whom must be professionals or authorities in relevant fields) who must be requested by the applicant to forward the confidentiality reports to the Vice-Chancellor, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike and marked CONFIDENTIALITY: for the Attention of the Vice-Chancellor at the top left hand corner of the envelope, to reach him before the closing date on :
Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike
P.M.B. 7267,
Umuahia Abia State.


Closing Dates: 28th July 2009