UNIVERSITY OF BOTSWANA: DIRECTOR, ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT

CENTRE FOR ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT

DIRECTOR, ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT

VACANCY No:  IRC 313

Duties:  Promoting , planning, directing and coordinating quality assurance efforts in the academic and support units of University, facilitating the overall development of the academic and support staff of the University and its affiliated and associate institutions.

Requirements:  Applicants should have (i) a Masters’ Degree in an academic discipline and must have attained the rank of Associate Professor or above; (ii) ten (10) years experience as a Faculty member, three of which should have been at a senior level, with an extensive record of teaching, research, publications and academic management; (iii) experience in the establishment of academic development programmes at university level or comparable institution; (iv) sound knowledge of university management systems, techniques and strategies of quality assurance in tertiary education.  In addition, the candidate should have excellent management, human relations and communication skills; (v) excellent abilities in project analysis, management design and report-writing; (vi) sound knowledge of computer skills and the use of modern information technology.

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 application 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: Office of the Deputy Vice Chancellor, Private Bag 0022, Gaborone-Botswana, Telephone: (267) 355 2033(267) 355 2033; Fax: (267) 390 4243: E-mail: dvcaa@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 108, Office No. 136 (108/136).

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Please note that short-listed candidates will be taken through the Assessment and Development Centre and individual professional interview.

CLOSING DATE: Open until filled