FEDERAL UNIVERSITY DUTSE (FUDUTSE) ANNOUNCES VACANCIES FOR THE POSTS OF BURSAR AND UNIVERSITY LIBRARIAN

The Governing Council of the Federal University Dutse (FUD), Jigawa State, in accordance with the provisions of the Universities (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act No. 11 of 1993 (as amended), has formally declared vacancies and invited applications from suitably qualified candidates for the positions of University Bursar and University Librarian.

The official advertisement was published in the institution’s Official Weekly Newsletter (Vol. 4, No. 125) on 12th October, 2026, and signed by the Registrar and Secretary to Council, Abubakar Mijinyawa, FCIA.

The tenure of the incumbent Bursar and University Librarian will expire on 12th April, 2027, necessitating the commencement of the recruitment process for Principal Officers to fill both vacant roles.

1. POST OF UNIVERSITY BURSAR

Job Description and Responsibilities

The Bursar is a Principal Officer and the Chief Financial Officer of the University, responsible directly to the Vice-Chancellor for the day-to-day administration of the Bursary Department and the management and control of all financial affairs across the institution.

Eligibility and Academic Qualifications

Candidates applying for the position of University Bursar must fulfill the following criteria:

* Possess at least a First Degree in Accounting from a recognized institution.

* Be a registered and qualified member of a relevant professional accounting body.

* Be at a rank not below Deputy Bursar or its equivalent, with at least 15 years of unbroken public service experience, of which 10 years must have been served within a University Bursary.

* Possess an official NYSC Discharge or Exemption Certificate.

* Demonstrate proven management and leadership skills, ICT proficiency, and exhibit high moral character, integrity, as well as physical and mental fitness.

* Must not be more than 60 years of age by 12th April, 2027.

2. POST OF UNIVERSITY LIBRARIAN

Job Description and Responsibilities

The University Librarian is a Principal Officer responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the administration of the University Library System, including the coordination of all library services across the main campus, colleges, faculties, departments, and research units.

Eligibility and Academic Qualifications

Candidates applying for the position of University Librarian must satisfy the following requirements:

* Possess at least a First Degree and a Doctorate Degree (Ph.D.) in Library and Information Science.

* Be registered with the relevant professional library association/body.

* Be at the rank of Reader or Deputy University Librarian (or above), with at least 15 years of unbroken public service experience, of which 10 years must be within a University Library.

* Possess an official NYSC Discharge or Exemption Certificate.

* Present strong evidence of academic contribution to the field of library and information science through research and publications in reputable journals.

* Demonstrate practical experience in library automation, ICT proficiency, effective communication skills, high moral character, and physical/mental fitness.

* Must not be more than 65 years of age by 12th April, 2027.

Tenure and Conditions of Service

The appointments for both the Bursar and the University Librarian are for a single, non-renewable term of five (5) years. The conditions of service and remuneration packages align with those applicable to Principal Officers in Nigerian Federal Universities.

Method of Application and Submission Guidelines

Interested candidates are required to submit twenty (20) copies of their detailed applications accompanied by a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) containing the following details:

* Full Name, Date and Place of Birth, Contact Address, Telephone Number(s), Email Address, Nationality, Marital Status, and Number & Ages of Children.

* Educational Institutions Attended (with dates), Academic and Professional Qualifications (with dates), Work Experience (past and present roles), Community Service, List of Publications (for Librarian applicants), Vision and Mission Statement, Honours/Awards/Distinctions, and Extra-Curricular Activities.

* Names and Addresses of Three (3) Referees.

All copies of credentials and cited documents must be attached to every submission.

Applications must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked “Post of Bursar, Federal University Dutse” or “Post of University Librarian, Federal University Dutse” and addressed to:

> The Registrar,

> Federal University Dutse,

> Ibrahim Aliyu Bypass,

> P.M.B. 7156 Dutse,

> Jigawa State, Nigeria.

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Reference Letters and Closing Date

Applicants must request their three (3) referees to forward confidential reports directly to the Registrar before the deadline. The envelope containing each reference report must be marked “Confidential Referee Report” for proper identification.

The closing date for the submission of all applications is exactly six (6) weeks from the date of the official publication (12th October, 2026).