Librarian at Azman University

Azman University, Kano obtained its provisional license to operate as a Private University on 15th May, 2023. The University is deeply committed to realizing its dream of a world-class status where research and innovations are the order of the day. Her philosophy is strictly guided by the desire to raise problem solvers for the nation through the production of highly skilled and motivated graduates. This informed the decision of the Governing Council to recruit carefully selected and competent Management Staff with commendable pedigree and international flavor for academic disciplines to ensure that the students are given the best attention and proper guidance throughout their stay at Azman University.

The vision of Azman University is to be a world-class institution for human capital development, innovation, and research in health sciences, social and management sciences, agriculture, engineering, aviation, arts, and humanities. The mission of Azman University is ‘to produce highly skilled and sought-after graduates and professionals through innovative research and education, using state-of-the-art technologies.

Having received the necessary approval from the Federal Executive Council, Azman University Governing Council hereby invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Librarian

Location: Kano
Employment type: Full Time

Responsibilities

• The University Librarian is a Principal Officer answerable to the Vice Chancellor for the day-to-day administration and control of Library matters in the University.
• He/she shall be in charge of the management and administration of the university library as well as branch libraries in faculties and centres of the University.
• He/she shall also be responsible for linkages with other Library organizations and Publishers, both national and international

Requirements
Candidate shall possess the following qualifications and qualities:

• A relevant Ph.D
• Versatility in information technology (IT) and library automation
• A good record of scholarly publications through reputable medium.
• Shall have a minimum of 10 years cognate experience and the capacity to initiate research in a University system or comparable organization
• Shall not be above the age of 60 years at the point of assumption of duty
• Membership of relevant professional association is an added advantage.

Terms and Conditions of Service
The Librarian shall hold office on such terms and conditions as may be specified in his/her instrument of appointment.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications, Curriculum Vitae, candidate's Statement of Vision for the University for the next five years in not more than 1000 words and all other necessary credentials as attachment in PDF format to: careers@azmanuniversity.edu.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the email.
And
Candidates are also required to submit fifteen (15) hard copies of their Applications, Curriculum Vitae and necessary credentials under confidential cover in a sealed envelope marked "Post of Librarian, Azman University, Kano" to:
Azman Group of Companies Head Office,
341, Mariri-kate Jido, Along Maiduguri Road,
Kano State, Nigeria.

Format of Curriculum Vitae
The following format should be used for preparation of Curriculum Vitae:

• Full name with surname capitalized
• Date of birth, town and state of origin
• Nationality
• Current postal address (including GSM number and email address)
• Permanent home town address
• Marital status
• Institutions attended with dates
• Academic qualifications (degrees with classes-copies of certificates to be enclosed)
• Teaching, research, administrative and managerial experience
• Academic distinction
• Membership of academic and professional bodies
• Scholarly publications, the link to Google Scholar, ORCID, SCOPUS and Research Gate
• Names and addresses of three (3) referees who should be able to attest to the candidate’s academic and managerial abilities as well as his/her moral character and uprightness.

Note

• Only qualified candidates will be requested to make themselves available for interview with the Selection Committee of the Governing Council.
• Referees should be contacted by each candidate to submit signed electronic copies of confidential report in PDF format to the same email address stated above.

Application Deadline 3rd August, 2023.