UNIVERSITY OF BOTSWANA: SENIOR LECTURER IN THE COMMUNICATION AND STUDY SKILLS UNIT

CENTRE FOR ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT

COMMUNICATION AND STUDY SKILLS UNIT

SENIOR LECTURER

VACANCY NO. CAD/ CSSU 1/ 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 must 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) 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) provide details of dissertation for Master’s Degree; (vi) 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.

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: 21^st March 2014