ADSU Registrar, Bursar and University Librarian Recruitment 2026. Adamawa State University (ADSU), Mubi, has announced vacancies for three principal officer positions: Registrar, Bursar and University Librarian.
The university’s Governing Council is inviting applications from suitably qualified and experienced professionals to fill the positions in accordance with the Adamawa State University Law No. 16 of 2020.
Each appointment is for a single five-year term. Applicants are expected to have at least 15 years of relevant post-qualification experience, including substantial experience in university administration.
Interested candidates must submit 15 copies each of their signed application and curriculum vitae, alongside other required information. Applications and confidential referee reports must reach the university within six weeks of the advertisement’s publication.
Available Principal Officer Positions at ADSU
ADSU is recruiting for the following positions:
1. Registrar
The Registrar is the university’s Chief Administrative Officer and is responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for its day-to-day administration.
The Registrar also serves as Secretary to the Governing Council, Senate, Congregation and Convocation, and advises university committees on regulations, procedures and administrative matters.
Qualifications and experience:
- Must currently hold a position not below Deputy Registrar in a university.
- Must possess at least a Second Class Honours degree from a recognised institution. A higher qualification is an added advantage.
- Must have at least 15 years of post-qualification experience, including 10 years in university administration.
- Must be proficient in Information and Communication Technology (ICT).
- Must belong to at least one recognised professional body.
- Must demonstrate integrity, sound character and good physical and mental health.
- Must not be older than 60 years when assuming office.
2. Bursar
The Bursar is the university’s Chief Financial Officer and is responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for managing and controlling its financial affairs.
Qualifications and experience:
- Must currently hold a position not below Deputy Bursar in a university.
- Must possess at least a Second Class Honours degree in Accounting, Economics or Business Administration from a recognised institution. A higher qualification is an advantage.
- Must be a member of a recognised professional accounting body, such as the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN) or Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).
- Must have at least 15 years of post-qualification experience, including 10 years in university administration.
- Must be proficient in ICT.
- Must demonstrate integrity, sound character and good physical and mental health.
- Must not be older than 60 years when assuming office.
3. University Librarian
The University Librarian is the Chief Administrative Officer of the University Library and is responsible for the administration and coordination of library services.
Qualifications and experience:
- Must currently hold a position not below Deputy Librarian or its equivalent in a university.
- Must possess a PhD in Library Science or Library and Information Science from a recognised university.
- Must have at least 15 years of post-qualification experience in librarianship, including 10 years in university administration.
- Must belong to a recognised professional body relevant to the profession.
- Must demonstrate integrity, sound character and good physical and mental health.
- Must not be older than 60 years when assuming office.
Tenure and Conditions of Service
Each successful candidate will serve a single, non-renewable five-year term.
Salary, allowances and other conditions of service will be in line with the provisions applicable to principal officers of Nigerian universities.
How to Apply for ADSU Principal Officer Vacancies
Applicants must submit the following:
- 15 copies of a signed and dated application.
- 15 signed and dated copies of their curriculum vitae.
The application and CV should provide the following information:
- Full names, with the surname underlined.
- Date and place of birth.
- Marital status and the number and ages of children.
- Educational institutions attended and qualifications obtained, including dates.
- Work experience, positions held, special awards and appointments.
- Membership of academic, scholarly and professional organisations.
- Books and academic publications, where applicable. This is specifically required for University Librarian applicants.
- Previous employers and positions held, with dates.
- Present employment, status and salary.
- A personal vision for the university in the 21st century, not exceeding 500 words.
- Extra-curricular activities and interests.
- Professional, academic or administrative achievements.
Applications must be enclosed in sealed envelopes. The position being applied for should be clearly written at the top left corner of the envelope.
Use the appropriate description:
- Application for the Post of Registrar
- Application for the Post of Bursar
- Application for the Post of University Librarian
Where to Submit Applications
Completed applications should be addressed to:
The Registrar and Secretary to Council
Adamawa State University
P.M.B. 25, Mubi
Adamawa State, Nigeria.
The university also provides the following submission locations:
ADSU, Mubi
- Office of the Registrar, Adamawa State University, Mubi.
- Telephone: 07067744788.
Abuja Liaison Office
- House No. 19, Road 131, Ismaila Idris Street, 3rd Avenue, Gwarimpa.
- Telephone: 08039665333.
Yola Liaison Office
- Old GRA, Dougirei.
- Telephone: 08038959642.
Referees and Application Deadline
Every applicant must nominate three referees who can provide confidential assessments of their academic standards, managerial ability and moral character.
Applicants should ask their referees to send their reports directly to the Registrar through:
Email: registrar@adsu.edu.ng
Both completed applications and confidential referee reports must reach the university within six weeks of the advertisement’s publication date.
Applicants should ensure that their referees submit their reports before the deadline, as the university requires both the application documents and referee reports.
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