The Kwara State College of Arabic and Islamic Legal Studies, Ilorin, has invited applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the positions of Registrar and College Librarian, offering five-year tenured appointments to successful applicants.
The Kwara State College of Arabic and Islamic Legal Studies (KCAILS), Ilorin, has announced vacancies for the positions of Registrar and College Librarian, calling on qualified candidates within and outside the institution to apply.
The announcement, issued through the Office of the Registrar, and signed by Hajia Maryam Wumi Haroon, MNIM, MCPA, Acting Registrar/Secretary to the Council inviting applications from eligible candidates with the requisite academic qualifications, professional experience and competencies to occupy the two principal administrative positions.
The college, located in Ilorin, Kwara State, said the appointments would initially run for five years, with the possibility of reappointment for another five-year term, subject to the conditions stipulated in the advertisement.
Vacancy for Registrar
The Registrar serves as the Principal/Chief Administrative Officer of the college and is responsible to the Provost for the institution’s day-to-day administration.
The Registrar also serves as Secretary to the College Governing Council, the Academic Board and other statutory committees of the institution.
Qualifications and Experience
According to the advertisement, applicants for the position must possess a good honours degree and at least a master’s degree from a recognised university in the Social Sciences, Humanities or related disciplines.
Candidates must also have a minimum of 15 years of cognate experience, including at least five years at the senior management level in a tertiary institution.
A higher degree in Administration or Management will be an added advantage, while registration with a recognised professional body is mandatory.
Applicants must be at least 35 years old.
Conditions of Service
The position of Registrar is a tenured appointment for an initial period of five years, with the possibility of reappointment for another five years.
The appointment attracts the salary scale of CONTEDISS 15, alongside other fringe benefits applicable in state-owned tertiary institutions and as may be approved by the College Governing Council.
Vacancy for College Librarian
The college is also seeking qualified candidates for the position of College Librarian, a principal officer responsible to the Provost for the day-to-day administration of the college library and the coordination of library services across the institution’s teaching units.
The College Librarian’s responsibilities include formulating overall library policies, liaising with academic departments on their book requirements and preparing library budgets.
Qualifications and Experience
Applicants must possess a good honours master’s degree in Library Science or Library and Information Science from a recognised institution of higher learning.
Candidates must have at least 10 years of cognate experience, be registered members of relevant professional bodies and demonstrate computer literacy.
Attaining the rank of Deputy Librarian or a position not below Principal Lecturer in a tertiary institution will be an added advantage.
Applicants must also be at least 35 years old.
Conditions of Service
The position attracts a five-year tenure in the first instance, with the possibility of reappointment for another five-year term.
The successful candidate will be placed on salary scale CONPCASS 15, with other fringe benefits applicable in state-owned tertiary institutions and as may be approved by the College Governing Council from time to time.
Application Procedure
Interested and qualified candidates are required to submit 20 copies of their applications, including a soft copy sent to the Registrar’s official email address.
Applications must be accompanied by photocopies of relevant credentials and a detailed Curriculum Vitae.
The Curriculum Vitae should contain the following information:
Full name, with the surname written first in capital letters.
Date and place of birth.
Permanent home address.
Contact address and postal address.
GSM telephone number(s) and email address.
Nationality.
State of origin and local government area.
Marital status.
Number and ages of children.
Educational institutions attended, with dates.
Academic publications and bulletins, particularly for applicants to the position of College Librarian.
Academic and professional qualifications obtained, including membership of professional bodies.
Work experience, including full details of previous and present positions.
Present employer, position and salary.
Other relevant activities outside current employment.
Names and addresses of three referees.
Applicants are also required to request their referees to forward confidential reports on them to the same address within the stipulated period.
How to Submit Applications
The advertisement directs applicants to submit their applications and other correspondence to the Registrar of the college under confidential cover.
The application envelope must be sealed and clearly marked with the position being sought.
Applications should be addressed to:
The Registrar
Kwara State College of Arabic and Islamic Legal Studies
P.M.B. 1579, Ilorin,
Kwara State, Nigeria.
Official email: registrar@kwaracails.edu.ng
Telephone: 07038544697
The soft copy of the application should also be sent to the official email address above.
According to the advertisement, applications must reach the Office of the Registrar not later than three weeks from the date of publication of the advertisement.
The college further stated that only candidates who satisfy the advertised requirements and are subsequently shortlisted will be invited for an interview.
Qualified candidates are advised to carefully review the requirements for their preferred positions and ensure that their applications and supporting documents are submitted in accordance with the stated procedures.