ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/ SENIOR LECTURER IN SPECIAL EDUCATION (Contract Position)

FACULTY OF EDUCATION 

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS

VACANCY NO: FE/ EDF 5/ 2014

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/ SENIOR LECTURER IN SPECIAL EDUCATION (Contract Position)

Duties: The successful candidate will be expected to: (i) teach Undergraduate and Graduate level courses, supervise practicum, internship and research projects; (ii) provide academic leadership and mentor junior academic staff in the area of special education, inclusive education, and generally in the Department that houses the Special Education programs; (iii) participate in all academic and professional activities of the Department including research and curriculum reviews; (iv) carry out any other duties as may be assigned by the Head of the Department.

Requirements: Associate Professor: Applicants should hold: (i) a Master’s Degree in Special Education, Inclusive Education, or equivalent (such as Rehabilitation Counselling or Rehabilitation Psychology); (ii) a relevant PhD will be an added advantage; (iii) at least 5 years of teaching experience at a University or comparable institution; (iii) have a good and sustained record of research and publications with at least 12 publications, 8 of which should be refereed journal articles; lead and/or single authored in at least 6 refereed journal articles or book chapters; (iv) evidence of service to University, the Profession and the Community; (v) evidence of effective academic leadership. 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: Candidates should have: (i) at least a Masters’ Degree in Special Education, Inclusive Education, or equivalent (such as Rehabilitation Counselling or Rehabilitation Psychology); (ii) a relevant Bachelors’ Degree with at least a 2(i) pass / GPA of at least 3.6; (iii) a relevant PhD will be an added advantage; (iv) at least 3 years of teaching experience at a university or comparable institution; (v) a good and sustained record of research and publications with at least 6 publications, 4 of which are peer reviewed journal articles; (vi) lead and/or single author in at least 2 refereed journal articles or book chapters; (vii) applicants should demonstrate evidence of service; (viii) 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 competitive salaries and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Applicants are to address the stated qualification 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, fax and e-mail), certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts, names and addresses of three referees, and send complete documentation to: The HR Manager, Faculty of Education, University of Botswana, Private Bag UB 00702, Gaborone-Botswana; Telephone: (267) 355 2840(267) 355 2840; Fax (267) 318 5096; E-mail: Educaio@mopipi.ub.bw.Applicants should inform their referees to: (i) Quote the Vacancy number and position applied forand (ii) submit their references directly to the above address, before the stipulated closing date.

Hand delivered applications should be submitted to Office No 111 at Block 231 (231/111).

NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted

Closing Date:  Open Until Filled