UNIVERSITY OF BOTSWANA JOBS: LECTURER

LECTURER – Two (2) year contract

Department/Faculty: Centre for Academic Development

Closing Date: Fri, 5 Apr. 2019

CENTRE FOR ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT

COMMUNICATION AND STUDY SKILLS UNIT

LECTURER – Two (2) year contract

VACANCY NO: CAD/ CSSU 1/ 2019

Duties:  The successful candidate will be expected to: (i) Teach Communication and Academic Literacy courses to undergraduate students in any of the following Faculties: Humanities, Business, Science, Education, Engineering & Technology, Health Sciences and Social Sciences; (ii) Conduct research in relevant areas; (iii) Render professional service and to carry out any other duties that may be assigned by the Deputy Director of the Unit.

Requirements: Applicants should have: (i) at least a Masters’ Degree in Communication Studies, Applied Linguistics, Academic Literacy or related fields; (ii) a relevant Bachelor’s Degree 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 or comparable institution and demonstration of effective academic leadership will be added advantages. Applicants should provide details of dissertation for Master’s Degree.

Remuneration:  the University offers a competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications

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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.  You should quote the Vacancy Number of the post applied for, provide current C.Vs (including telephone, telex and telefax numbers and e-mail), certified true copies of educational certificates, transcripts and names and addresses of three referees.  Applicants  should inform their referees to (i) Quote the Vacancy Number (s) and Position(s) applied for and (ii) submit their references directly to the below address, before the stipulated closing date.

Send your application to:

The Centre Administrator, Centre for Academic Development, University of Botswana, Private Bag 00710, Gaborone, Botswana (telephone 3552508/4526; fax: 3902884; email cad@mopipi.ub.bw

Hand delivered applications should be submitted to Block 238 Office 104 or 107; (238/104 or 107).

NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.