Employment Opportunities

Duties: The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching courses in archaeology at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The candidate will also be required to perform other duties as assigned by the Head of Department. The candidate will be expected to contribute to other academic duties including engaging in research, publications and external professional services. The candidate will be expected to supervise research students and students undertaking field trips. Areas of specialization: The position requires someone with experience in the teaching of undergraduate and graduate courses in the field of GIS and spatial analysis in archaeology; computer applications in archaeology, the use of information technology in teaching and the presentation of post excavation archaeological data.

Requirements: The candidate must possess at least a Doctoral degree in Archaeology. The candidate should have demonstrable experience in Southern African archaeological research and in the teaching of and research in the field of innovative computer applications in archaeology. Preference will be given to those with teaching experience at University level. Candidate recruited at senior lecturer level will be expected to have a minimum of three years teaching experience at a University or related institution. A sustained research and publication track record in the stated area of competence is essential. The candidate should demonstrate ability to secure research grants. The candidate should be self-motivated and willing to undertake archaeological research in Botswana.

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

How To Apply: 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. Send your application to:

The Faculty Administrator Faculty of Humanities, Private Bag UB 00703, Gaborone. Telephone (267) 355 2643 Fax 267 318-5098. E-mail: human@mopipi.ub.bw 

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 above address, before the stipulated closing date.

Please note that applications with incomplete information shall not be acknowledged

Hand delivered applications should be submitted to Office NO. 126 at Block 239 (239/126)