UNIVERSITY OF BOTSWANA JOBS: LECTURER IN POLITICAL SCIENCE

LECTURER IN POLITICAL SCIENCE

Department/Faculty: Political and Administrative Studies

Closing Date: Fri, 5 Apr. 2019

FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE STUDIES

LECTURER IN POLITICAL SCIENCE

VACANCY NO: FSS/ PAS 3/ 2019

Duties: The successful applicant will be expected to teach diploma and undergraduate courses and must have a solid background in Political Science.  The applicants must have demonstrable capacity to teach at least four of the following courses: Critical Thinking; Politics of Regionalism; Politics of Poverty; Democratic Theory and Practice; Theories of International Relations; Philosophy; States and Development Policy; Research Methods; The State and Society; and Politics of South Africa.

Requirements:  Applicants should have (i) at least MA/MSc. In Political Science; (ii) a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science or related field with at least a 2(i) pass/GPA of at least 3.6 (iii) show evidence of engagement in research and service; (iv) a relevant PhD, teaching experience at a University of comparable institution and demonstration of effective academic leadership will be added advantages.

Remuneration: The University offers a competitive salary 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, telefax and e-mail), certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts, names and addresses of three referees, and send complete documentation to: The Human Resource Manager, Faculty of Social Sciences, Private Bag UB 00705, Gaborone-Botswana; Telephone: (267) 3552556; Fax (267) 3185099; E-mail: fssvacancies@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.

Hand delivered applications should be submitted to Block 240, Office No. 137: (240/137).

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.