UNIVERSITY OF BOTSWANA JOBS - SENIOR LECTURER IN THEATRE

Department/Faculty

Visual and Performing Arts

Closing Date

Thu, 28 Jun. 2018

FACULTY OF HUMANITIES

VACANCY NO. FH/VAPA 1/2018: SENIOR LECTURER IN THEATRE, THE VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAMME

Duties: The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching practical and theoretical courses in theatre at both undergraduate and graduate levels. In particular, the successful candidate should have specialization and teaching experience in directing and technical theatre (scenic, costume, lighting and sound design) and at least one of the following: scriptwriting and/or theory and criticism. The candidate should also be able to participate in programme/curriculum development; departmental stage productions; initiate and undertake research; and participate in community/stakeholder engagement activities. She/he will also undertake any other duties and responsibilities assigned by the Programme Coordinator. 

Requirements:  Applicants should have: (i) at least a Masters’ Degree in Theatre Studies or related fields; (ii) a relevant Bachelors’ Degree with at least a 2(i) pass/GPA of at least 3.6 on a 5-point scale; (iii) at least 3 years of teaching experience at a university or comparable institution; (iv) a very 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; and (vi) demonstrated evidence of engagement in service. A relevant PhD and demonstration of effective academic leadership will be added advantages.

The curriculum vitae should contain a detailed list of published works, clearly specifying titles of publications, dates published, and names of publishers, name/s of co-authors if any and number of pages.  The works should be categorized into books, refereed and non-refereed works, conference papers, consultancies, play productions, etc.  

How to Apply: SIGNED 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. Applicants  should indicate clearly the position applied for, quote the vacancy numbers; provide current CVs which must include  contact information (telephone/mobile numbers, email address, postal address and fax number), certified copies of educational certificates, transcripts and THREE (3)  reference letters to: The Human Resources Manager, Faculty of Humanities, Private Bag 00703, Gaborone, Botswana or E-mail: Tshoganetsom@mopipi.ub.bw. Tel (267)3552642, Fax (267) 3185098. Please note that applications with incomplete information shall not be acknowledged.

Hand delivered applications should be submitted to office 123 at Block 239, University of Botswana

NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted

Closing Date:                28th June 2018