UNIVERSITY OF BOTSWANA JOBS - LECTURER IN TEXTILE AND CLOTHING, DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES

Faculty / Department: Human Resources

Job Detail:

FACULTY OF EDUCATION VACANCY NO. FE/FCS 1/2016: LECTURER IN TEXTILE AND CLOTHING, DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES (2 year contract position)

Duties: The successful applicant will be expected to: (i) Provide academic leadership through enhancement of teaching, research and community service activities of the department; (ii) Teach Textile and Clothing and other Family and Consumer Studies courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels; (iii) Initiate, develop and establish research programs in Textile and Clothing and other related areas in Family and Consumer Sciences together with other staff in the department; (iv) Carry out any other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Head of Department.

Requirements: Applicants must have (i) a minimum of a Master’s Degree in Home Economics/ Family and Consumer Sciences in Textile and Clothing; (ii) a Bachelor’s Degree in Home Economics/ Family and Consumer Sciences in Textile and Clothing with at least 2(i) pass/GPA of at least 3.6 or equivalent. (iii) evidence of engagement in research and service. University teaching experience will be an added advantage.

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 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 Human Resources Manager, Faculty of Education, University of Botswana, Private Bag UB 00702, Gaborone-Botswana; Telephone: (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 for and (ii) submit their references directly to the above address, before the stipulated closing date. Please note that applicants with incomplete information shall not be acknowledged. Hand delivered applications should be submitted to Office No 104 at Block 231 (231/104). NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. 

Closing date: 26th February 2016