Vacancies: Registrar, University Librarian
Wesley University of Science and Technology, Ondo, (WUSTO) is a licensed private University with the core value of seeking excellence, intellectual freedom of expression, integrity and high moral values. The mission of the University is to provide enabling environment for effective teaching and research in cutting-edge Science and Technology for sustainable development. The goals and aspiration of the Wesley University of Science and Technology, Ondo are to produce self-reliant and responsible citizens and graduates with the right perception of the needs of the society. The University commenced academic activities in 2008.
The Governing Council of Wesley University of Science and Technology, Ondo, hereby invites applications for the posts of Registrar, University Librarian, Bursar, and Director of works, Services & Physical Planning
For the posts the University seeks candidates with vision, proven academic distinction, managerial ability, integrity and transparency in private and public life. The right candidates should also have ability to develop linkages with the external communities to support the emerging needs of the University, command and engender cooperation and loyalty of staff and students of the University. All candidates must also be proficient in Information and communication Technology (ICT).
Position: Registrar (To be vacant by October 01, 2013)
Duties
- The Registrar, as a principle Officer and Chief Administrative Officer of the University, is responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the day-today administrative work to the University, except as regards financial matters.
- The Registrar is also the secretary to council, senate, convocation and congregation and other statutory bodies and defined by the Enabling Law of the University.
- Candidates for the post must demonstrate evidence of strong administrative and managerial qualities.
Qualifications & Experience
- Candidates must possess a good honours degree and at least fifteen (15) years post – qualification experience, with a minimum of 5 years at the Deputy Registrar level in a University. Some formal training in the management of higher education will be an advantage.
- Membership of recognized professional bodies such as CIPMN, NIM, ANUPA will be added advantage
Position: University Librarian (Vacant)
Duties
- The University Librarian shall be the academic head of the University Library. He/She shall be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the development of the University library system including the main Library, College and Departmental Libraries
Qualifications & Experience
- Candidates must possess a good honours Degree with a minimum of second class lower division. Master’s and Doctorate Degree in Library or Information Science or related field a recognized University will be added advantage.
- Candidates must also have at least fifteen (15) years post-qualification, full time, cognate experience in the University or similar system, the last five of which must be in the high management positions of not below the rank of a Deputy University Librarian.
- A strong proof of continuing research with appreciates evidence of scholarly publications both in quality and quantum in reputable international and National Journals is required.
Condition of Service
Wesley University of science and Technology, Ondo runs a remuneration package which is comparable to what obtains in Federal Universities and as approved from time to time by the Governing Council of the University. Candidates will be entitled to the privileges, benefits and associated prerequisites as are obtainable in the Nigerian University System.
Tenure
The Appointment of Registrar, Bursar and University Librarian is for a single tenure of five (5) years
Method of Application:
Candidates are requested to submit thirty (30) type-written copies of their applications (including credentials and curriculum vitae) giving the following information:
a) Post for which application is being sought
b) Full name
c) Phone Number(s) including Mobile
d) E-mail address
e) Date of birth
f) Place of birth
g) Nationality and State of Origin
h) Religion
i) Current postal address
j) Marital Status
k) Number and ages of children
l) Institution attended with dates
m) Qualifications obtained with dates
n) academic honours and membership of professional bodies
- o) statement of Experience including full details of former and present posts with salaries and dates
p) Evidence of proficiency in ICT (Packages and capabilities)
q) Societal Linkages
r) List of publications, including in what journals they are published (where applicable)
s) Other activities outside current employment
t) Proposed date of availability for duties, if appointed
u) Names and addresses of three referees, one of whom must be in position to supply applicant’s academic and/or professional reference.
v) Signature and date.
Mode of Submission of Application
Each application should include (30) copies of the applicant’s Vision for the University in the next 5 (five) years with particular reference to the position applied for.
The three referees must be requested by the applicant to forward directly to the Vice-Chancellor, a confidential report on the candidate’s character, academic and managerial competencies in a property sealed envelopes marked (Position applied for): Referee’s Report” at the top left corner of the envelope.
All applications shall be submitted under confidential cover on or before 30th May, 2013 and addressed to:
The Vice-Chancellor
Wesley University of Science and Technology, Ondo
Ondo-Ife Road.
P.M.B 507, Ondo, Ondo State
Electronic copy of the application and curriculum vitae should also be e-mail to: wustondo_vc@yahoo.com
