UNIVERSITY OF BOTSWANA: LECTURER IN THE DEPARTMENT OF POPULATION STUDIES (2 POSITIONS)

Department/Faculty: Population Studies

Closing Date: Thu, 18 Apr. 2019

FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

DEPARTMENT OF POPULATION STUDIES

LECTURER (2 POSITIONS)

VACANCY NO:  FSS/ PS 1/ 2019   

                                                                              

Duties: The successful candidates will be expected to: (i) teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Population Studies and must have a solid background in substantive and technical demography; (ii) supervise undergraduate research activities but may be assigned to supervise graduate students; (iii) undertake independent or joint research (iv) participate in all academic and professional activities of the department and university; and (v) carryout any other duties as may be assigned by the Head of Department.

Requirements: Candidates should have: (i) at least a Master’s degree in Population Studies/Demography or a related discipline; (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.

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 applications with incomplete information shall not be considered.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.