Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK), has invited applications from suitably qualified candidates for the positions of Registrar and University Librarian.
Both positions are expected to become vacant on 28 February 2027. The university's Governing Council has begun the appointment process in line with its establishing law.
Registrar and University Librarian responsibilities
The Registrar is a principal officer and the university's chief administrative officer. The office reports to the Vice-Chancellor on day-to-day administrative matters, except financial affairs handled by the Bursar and serves as secretary to the Governing Council, Senate, Congregation and Convocation.
The University Librarian is also a principal officer who reports to the Vice-Chancellor and oversees the university's library administration and day-to-day library operations.
Qualifications for Registrar
Applicants for the Registrar position must meet the following conditions:
- Hold a good honours degree of at least Second Class in Arts, Social Sciences, Management Sciences or Humanities from a recognised university.
- Have at least 15 years of post-qualification cognate experience in university administration and be in active service.
- Belong to relevant professional bodies.
- Be not more than 60 years old by 1 March 2027.
- Be computer literate and able to use modern information and communication technologies in administration and electronic administration.
Relevant postgraduate qualifications will be an added advantage.
Qualifications for University Librarian
The University Librarian applicant must:
- Be a full Professor with at least a Second Class honours degree, a Master's degree and a Ph.D. in Library Science, Library and Information Science or a related field from a recognised university.
- Have a strong record of research publications, teaching and community service.
- Have at least 15 years of post-qualification cognate experience in a reputable university, comparable institution or research organisation.
- Be certified by the Librarians' Registration Council of Nigeria (LRCN).
- Be computer literate and familiar with integrating digital technology into library services.
- Be in active service and not more than 65 years old by 1 April 2027.
For both positions, the university expects applicants to demonstrate integrity, sound leadership, administrative competence, academic distinction and the ability to work with staff and external communities. Applicants must also be in sound physical and mental health and understand university administration and human resource management.
How to submit an application
Applicants are required to submit 20 physical copies of their application documents. Each application package must contain a signed curriculum vitae (CV) and certified photocopies of relevant academic and professional credentials.
The CV should present the following information:
- Full name, with the surname first and written in capital letters
- Place and date of birth
- Marital status
- Number and ages of children
- Email address and telephone numbers
- Postal address
- Permanent home address
- Nationality
- State of origin and local government area
- Schools attended, dates, academic and professional qualifications and class of degree
- Position applied for
- Previous and current appointments, duties and current salary
- Professional activities outside current employment
- Professional body memberships
- Names and full addresses of three referees
- A vision statement of no more than 500 words describing how the applicant would manage the office and help develop the university
Candidates must instruct their three referees to send confidential assessment reports directly to the Registrar.
Address, envelope marking and deadline
Completed applications and referee reports must be sent under confidential cover in sealed envelopes addressed to:
The Registrar
Nasarawa State University
Keffi
Each envelope must be clearly marked "POST OF REGISTRAR, NSUK" or "POST OF UNIVERSITY LIBRARIAN, NSUK", as appropriate.
Applications and referee reports must reach the university within six weeks of the advertisement's publication date. The submission deadline is defined by that publication date rather than a fixed calendar date in the recruitment announcement.
Tenure and conditions of service
Successful candidates will serve a single five-year term. Salary and conditions of service will follow approved standards for Nigerian public universities, subject to adjustments by the Nasarawa State Government or the university's Governing Council.
NSUK, established under Nasarawa State University, Keffi Law No. 2 of 2001, operates across its Keffi, Pyanku, Shabu-Lafia and Gudi campuses.
