UNIVERSITY OF BOTSWANA VACANCIES JULY 2018: SENIOR LECTURER/LECTURER IN EARLY CHILDHOOD

Department/Faculty

Primary Education

Closing Date

Thu, 5 Jul. 2018

FACULTY OF EDUCATION

VACANCY NO. FE/DPE 1/2018: SENIOR LECTURER/LECTURER IN EARLY CHILDHOOD, DEPARTMENT OF PRIMARY EDUCATION

Duties: The successful candidates will be expected to: (i) teach undergraduate and graduate level courses in the area of Early Childhood Education; (ii) supervise undergraduate and graduate students; (iii) supervise students’ research projects and teaching practice (iv) participate in all academic and professional activities of the department of primary education including research and outreach; and (v) carry out any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Head of Department.

Requirements: Senior Lecturer: Applicants should (i) possess a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or Infant Education; or Primary education with a specialisation in Infant Education/Early Childhood Education with at least a 2(i) pass/GPA of at least 3.6 or equivalent; (ii) Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education/Infant Education; or Primary Education with specialisation in Infant Education/Early Childhood Education; (iii) have at least 3 years teaching experience at a tertiary education institution; (iv) have a minimum of 6 pieces of research products (e.g. books, book chapters, journal articles) and/or creative work with at least 4 of these being refereed journal articles reflecting a spread of national, regional and international  publishing outlets; (v) The applicant must be the lead or single author in at least 2 refereed journal articles or book chapters; (vi) have evidence of engagement in service. The following will be added advantages: evidence of effective academic leadership, a relevant PhD, expertise in the use of technology in research and impact evaluation methodologies and multi-disciplinary experience in teaching, research, administration or consultancy work.

Requirements: Lecturer: Applicants should (i) possess an undergraduate degree in Early Childhood/Infant Education; or Primary Education with a specialisation in Early Childhood Education/Infant Education with a 2(i) pass/GPA of at least 3.6 or equivalent; (ii) have a Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education/Infant Education or Primary Education with a specialisation in Early Childhood Education or Infant Education; (iii) show evidence of engagement in research and service. A relevant PhD, teaching experience at a University or comparative institution, expertise in the use of technology in research and impact evaluation methodologies and effective academic leadership will be 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

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 HR Manager, Faculty of Education, University of Botswana, Private Bag UB 00702, Gaborone-Botswana or E-mail: Educaio@mopipi.ub.bw. Telephone: (267) 355 2840; Fax (267) 318 5096. Please note that applications with incomplete information shall not be acknowledged.

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

NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted

Closing date:          05th July 2018 (extended)