Job details
University Librarian at Kwara State University – Malete, Kwara
Kwara State University in Malete is inviting applications for University Librarian, a principal officer who reports to the Vice-Chancellor and leads library administration and services across university campuses.
Duties
- Direct the administration of the main university library and the libraries on other campuses.
- Provide academic and administrative leadership to professional and other library staff.
- Coordinate effective delivery and development of university-wide library services.
Qualifications and experience
- Good honours degree and at least a Master’s degree in Library Science from a recognised university; a doctorate is an advantage.
- At least 24 scholarly publications in reputable journals.
- At least 15 years of relevant experience in a recognised university, including five years as Deputy University Librarian, or standing as at least an Associate Professor of Library Science.
- Thorough understanding of contemporary university libraries and information services.
- Strong ICT capability, academic leadership, sound judgement and capacity to advise university management.
Tenure and remuneration
- Five-year initial term, renewable once for a further five-year term.
- Salary and conditions follow the provisions applicable to the role in a Nigerian public university, as approved by Kwara State University’s Governing Council.
How to apply
Submit ten (10) hard copies of your application and comprehensive CV, with copies of relevant credentials, under confidential cover in a sealed envelope marked POST OF UNIVERSITY LIBRARIAN at its top right corner. Also send the application and attachments by email. Submissions must arrive by 12 noon on the closing day.
Submission address
The Vice-Chancellor
Kwara State University, Malete
P.M.B. 1530
Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria
Request three referees to send confidential reports directly to the Vice-Chancellor by email.
Email your application to vicechancellor@kwasu.edu.ng.
Application deadline:
Check the employer and application instructions before sharing personal information.
About the employer
Kwara State University is a public research university established in 2009 in Malete, Kwara State. It has approximately 60 academic departments within 11 faculties. Community engagement and entrepreneurship are part of its institutional vision, including initiatives that link academic expertise to local community needs.
Important safety tips
- MyJobNigeria will never ask you to pay to apply for a job or share a one-time password (OTP). Be cautious about requests for sensitive personal information.
- If this listing appears suspicious, please report it through our contact page.
