UNIVERSITY OF BOTSWANA: SENIOR LECTURER/ LECTURER IN THE DEPARTMENT OF CHINESE STUDIES

FACULTY OF HUMANITIES

DEPARTMENT OF CHINESE STUDIES

SENIOR LECTURER/ LECTURER

VACANCY NO: FH/ CHN 1/ 2014

The Department of Chinese Studies in the Faculty of Humanities at the University of Botswana aims to produce Graduates who are both competent in the Chinese language and familiar with Chinese society and civilisation. The Department is currently seeking to recruit a Senior Lecturer or a Lecturer.

Duties: Senior Lecturer: The successful candidate will be expected to: (i) provide academic leadership and mentorship to staff within the Department of Chinese Studies in line with the vision of the University of Botswana as outlined in relevant policy documents; (ii) provide leadership and coordination in the fields of teaching, research and service for the Department; (iii)  teach Mandarin Chinese at all levels and courses on Chinese society and culture (taught in English) in the Department of Chinese Studies; (iv) carry out any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Head of Department.

Lecturer: The successful candidate will be expected to: (i) to teach Mandarin Chinese at all levels and courses on Chinese society and culture (taught in English) for the BA single major programme in the Department of Chinese Studies; (ii) participate in all academic and professional activities including research and supervision of research projects; (iii) carry out any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Head of Department.

Requirements: Senior Lecturer: Candidates should have: (i) at least a Masters’ Degree in Chinese Studies or relevant field; (ii) a Bachelors’ Degree in Chinese Studies or relevant field with at least a second class, first division (2.1) pass/ GPA of at least 3.6; (iii) at least 3 years of teaching experience at a University or comparable institution; (iv) have a good and sustained record of research and publications with at least 6 publications, 4 of which should be refereed journal articles, lead and/or single author in at least 2 refereed journal articles or book chapters; (v) applicants should demonstrate evidence of service; (vi) fluency in spoken and written Mandarin Chinese; (vii) fluency in spoken and written English. The following will be added advantages: (i) a relevant PhD; (ii) demonstration of effective academic leadership; (iii) multi-disciplinary experience in teaching, research, administration or consultancy work; (iv) a record of attracting external funding. 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: Candidates should have: (i) at least a Masters’ Degree in Chinese Studies or a relevant field; (ii) a Bachelors’ Degree in Chinese Studies or related fields with at least a second class, first division (2.1) pass/ GPA of at least 3.6; (iii) show evidence of engagement in research and service; (iv) native or near native fluency in spoken and written Mandarin Chinese; (iv) fluency in spoken and written English. 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. Send your application to: Human Resources Manager, Faculty of Humanities; Private Bag 00703 University of Botswana; Gaborone, Botswana; Tel (267) 3552643, Fax (267) 3185098. E-mail:tshoganetsom@mopipi.ub.bw. 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 above address.

Hand delivered applications should be submitted to office 126 at Block 239 (239/ 126).

NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Closing Date:  Open until filled.