SENIOR LECTURER/ LECTURER IN COUNSELING AND HUMAN SERVICES

FACULTY OF EDUCATION 

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS

VACANCY NO: FE/ EDF 4/ 2014

SENIOR LECTURER/ LECTURER IN COUNSELING AND HUMAN SERVICES

Duties: The successful candidate is expected to: (i) teach counselor education courses at Undergraduate and Graduate level and supervise research, practicum and internship; (ii) participate in all academic and professional activities of the Department including research and curriculum review; (iii) carry out any other duties as may be assigned by the Head of Department.

Requirements: Senior Lecturer: Applicants should have: (i) at least a Masters’ Degree in Counseling and Human Services/ Counseling/ Guidance and Counseling/ Counselor Education; (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 tertiary teaching or professional counseling  experience; (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) demonstration of effective academic leadership will also be an added advantage. 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: Applicants should have: (i) at least a Masters’ Degree in Counseling and Human services/ Counseling/ Guidance and Counseling/ Counselor Education or related fields; (ii) a relevant Bachelor’s Degree with at least a 2(i) pass/ GPA of at least 3.6; (iii) a relevant PhD will be an added advantage; (iv) show evidence of engagement in research and service; (v) teaching experience at a University or comparable institution and demonstration of effective academic leadership will also be added advantages.

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