ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/ SENIOR LECTURER/ LECTURER IN HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT

FACULTY OF BUSINESS

DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT

VACANCY NO. FB/ T&H 2/ 2014

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/ SENIOR LECTURER/ LECTURER IN HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT

Associate Professor

Duties: The successful candidate is expected to (i) make a significant contribution to research, teaching, curriculum development and community service activities of the Department; (ii) teach Hospitality courses at Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels; (iii) act as a mentor to junior academic staff; (iv) initiate, develop and establish research programs in Hospitality with other Departmental staff members; (v) raise/solicit research funds from funding agencies within and outside the country; (vi) assist and guide M.Phil and PhD students in their research; (vii) carry out any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Head of Department.

Requirements: Candidates must have: (i) at least a Masters’ Degree in Hospitality Management or related fields; (ii) hold the position of Associate Professor in Hospitality Management or at least 5 years teaching experience at a University or comparable institution; (iii) an excellent, cumulative and sustained record of research and publications in Hospitality Management with at least 12 publications, 8 of which are peer reviewed journal papers; lead and/or single authored in at least 6 refereed journal articles or book chapters; (iv) evidence of service to the University, the Profession and the Community; (vii) evidence of effective academic leadership; (vii) a relevant PhD and the ability, reflected in the profile, to attract funding from International sources will be added advantages. The curriculum vitae (CV) should contain a detailed list of publications; clearly specifying titles of publications, dates published, name(s) of publishers and name(s) of co-authors if any. Publications should be categorized into: books, monographs, refereed and non-refereed journals, chapters in books, etc.

Senior Lecturer/ Lecturer

Duties: The candidate will be expected to: (i) teach and research in any area of Hospitality; (ii) participate in the academic and professional activities of the Department; (iii) carry out any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Head of Department. 

Requirements:

Senior Lecturer: Candidates must have: (i) at least a Masters’ Degree in Hospitality Management or related fields; (ii) a Bachelors’ Degree in ­Hospitality Management or related fields with at least a 2(i) pass/ GPA of at least 3.6; (iii) at least 3 years of teaching experience at a University or comparable institution; (iv) a good and sustained record of research and publications with at least 6 publications, 4 of which are peer reviewed journal articles; (v) lead and/or single author in at least 2 refereed journal articles or book chapters; (vi) applicants should demonstrate evidence of service; (v) a relevant PhD and  demonstration of effective academic leadership will be added advantages. The curriculum vitae (CV) should contain a detailed list of publications; clearly specifying titles of publications, dates published, name(s) of publishers and name(s) of co-authors if any. Publications should be categorized into: books, monographs, refereed and non-refereed journals, chapters in books, etc.

Lecturer: Applicants must have: (i) at least a Masters’ Degree in Hospitality Management or related fields; (ii) a Bachelors’ Degree in the relevant discipline with at least 2.1 pass/ GPA of at least 3.6; (iii) show evidence of engagement in research and service; (iv) teaching experience at a University or comparable institution, demonstration of effective academic leadership, certified qualification on culinary skills and hospitality information systems will be added advantages. 

Remuneration: The University offers competitive salaries and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications For more information on the University, please visit our website; www.ub.bw

Applicants are to address the stated qualifications in their applications letters and provide other information to assist the University determine their suitability for the position. They should also quote the vacancy number of the post applied for, provide current CVs (including telephone, and e-mail), certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts, names and addresses of three referees. Complete documentation should be sent to: The Human Resources Manager, Faculty of Business, Private Bag UB 00701, Gaborone-Botswana; Telephone: (267) 355 2231; Fax (267) 355 4811; E-mail: tsimako@mopipi.ub.bw.Applicants should inform their referees to: (i) Quote the Vacancy number and position applied for and(ii) submit their references directly to the above address, before the stipulated closing date.

Hand delivered applications should be submitted to Block 245, Office No. 119 (245/119)

NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

CLOSING DATE: Open until filled