LECTURER IN THE COMMUNICATION AND STUDY SKILLS UNIT(1 CONTRACT & 1 PENSIONABLE POSITION)

CENTRE FOR ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT

COMMUNICATION AND STUDY SKILLS UNIT

LECTURER (1 CONTRACT & 1 PENSIONABLE POSITION)

VACANCY NO. CAD/ CSSU 4/ 2014

Duties: The successful candidate will be expected to; (i) teach Communication and Academic Literacy courses to undergraduate students in any of the following Faculties: Humanities, Business, Science, Education, Engineering & Technology, Health Sciences and Social Sciences; (ii) conduct research in relevant areas; (iii) render professional service and to carry out any other duties that may be assigned by the Deputy Director of the Unit.

Requirements: Candidates should have: (i) at least a Masters’ Degree in Communication Studies, Applied Linguistics, Academic Literacy or related fields; (ii) a relevant Bachelors’ Degree with at least a 2(i) pass/ GPA of at least 3.6; (iii) show evidence of engagement in research and service; (iv) a relevant PhD, teaching experience at a University or comparable institution and demonstration of effective academic leadership will be added advantages.

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

Letters of applications are to address the stated qualifications and provide any other information to assist the University to determine your suitability for the position. You should quote the vacancy number of the post applied for, provide current C.Vs (including telephone, telex and telefax numbers and e-mail), certified true copies of educational certificates, transcripts and names and addresses of three referees. Applicants should inform their referees to (i) Quote the Vacancy Number(s) and Position(s) applied for and (ii) submit their references directly to the below address, before the stipulated closing date. Send your applications to: The Centre Administrator, Centre for Academic Development, University of Botswana, Private Bag UB 00710, Gaborone, Botswana (telephone 355 2508/4526; fax: 390 2884; email: cad@mopipi.ub.bw).

Hand delivered applications should be submitted to Block 238 Office 104 or 107; (238/ 104 or 107).

NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

CLOSING DATE: 14^th March 2014