UNIVERSITY OF BOTSWANA JOBS: SENIOR LECTURER IN ACCOUNTING (RE-ADVERTISEMENT)

Department/Faculty

Accounting and Finance

FACULTY OF BUSINESS

DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE

SENIOR LECTURER IN ACCOUNTING (RE-ADVERTISEMENT)

VACANCY NO. : FB/ A&F 6/ 2018

Duties:  

The successful candidate will be expected to (i) teach undergraduate and postgraduate level courses; (ii) supervise undergraduate and PhD research projects; (iii) conduct research; (iv) engage with the industry; and (v) perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Head of Department. The candidate should be able to teach some of the following courses: Financial Accounting, Cost and Management Accounting, Ethics in Accounting, Forensic Accounting, Public Sector Accounting, Current Issues in Accounting and Financial Intelligence Regulation and Framework.

Requirements: 

Candidates should have: (i) a Masters’ Degree in ­ Accounting; (ii) a Bachelors’ Degree in Accounting with at least a 2(i) pass / GPA of at least 3.6; or equivalent; (iii) at least 3 years of teaching experience at a university or comparable institution; (iv) a 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; (vi) applicants should demonstrate evidence of service; (vii) The following will be added advantages: a relevant PhD; a relevant professional qualification (e.g. BICA, CIMA, ACCA); demonstration of effective academic leadership; multi-disciplinary experience in teaching, research, administration or consultancy work; ability to teach Applied Accounting Research and/or Research Methods.  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 of Botswana offers a competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications.

How to apply: Letters of application are to address the stated qualifications and provide any other information to assist the University to determine their suitability for the position, should quote the vacancy number of the post applied for, provide current CVs (including telephone, fax numbers and e-mail), provide certified true copies of educational certificates, transcripts, names and addresses of three referees, and three reference letters. Applicants should inform their referees to (i) Quote the Vacancy Number(s) and Position applied for and (ii). Submit their references directly to the address below before the stipulated closing date. 

Send your applications to: 

The Human Resource Manager, Faculty of Business, Private Bag UB 00701, Gaborone, Botswana.  Tel:  355-2965/2231, Email: fobvacancies@ub.ac.bw  OR Hand delivered to Block 245, Office 119.

Please note that applications with incomplete information shall not be considered.

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

CLOSING DATE: Open until filled