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DEPUTY DEAN – TEACHING AND LEARNING (Contract Position)

FACULTY OF HUMANITIES, EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

VACANCY NO: IRC 3302

The University of Botswana (UB), a state – owned tertiary education institution, through the Faculty of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences seeks to appoint Deputy Dean - Teaching and Learning.

Duties:

Strategy and Policy 

  1. Contribute to the development of the University’s strategy and lead implementation at a departmental level.
  2. Develop and lead the execution of a comprehensive Faculty Teaching and Learning strategic plan, policies and procedures in line with the university's overall goals.
  3. Monitor and evaluate the performance of Schools and departmental operations against established goals and objectives, identifying areas for improvement and recommending corrective action as needed.
  4. Provide visionary leadership to the team and inspire innovation.

Pedagogical Leadership

  1. Provide visionary leadership in pedagogical approaches, promoting innovative teaching methodologies and technologies within the faculty.
  2. Explore and integrate technology solutions to enhance teaching and learning experiences.
  3. Foster a culture of teaching excellence and continuous improvement in line with the Teaching and Learning strategy.
  4. Conduct regular assessments of teaching effectiveness and student satisfaction

Curriculum Innovation

  1. Lead the design, evaluation, and enhancement of academic programmes, ensuring alignment with industry needs and accreditation standards in collaboration with Departmental Chairpersons and Programme Leaders within the Faculty.
  2. Monitor and respond to changes in educational trends and regulations.

Student Evaluation, Retention and Success

  1. Oversee the development and implementation of assessment tools to measure the effectiveness of teaching and learning strategies.
  2. Analyse data to inform decisions related to curriculum and instructional design or review.
  3. Oversee student support services, advising, and mentoring programmes to enhance student success and retention within the faculty.
  4. Contribute to the development of and implement initiatives to improve retention rates and ensure positive learning

Customer and Stakeholder Experience

  1. Provide excellent customer service ensuring client and stakeholder satisfaction.
  2. Establish and maintain partnerships with relevant internal and external stakeholders to enable effective delivery of the departmental mandate, as necessary.
  3. Resolve customer enquiries and issues in a timely and efficient manner.
  4. Identify and address areas of improvement for customer and stakeholder experience.

Risk Management and Compliance

  1. Develop and manage the departmental risk register with clear mitigation strategies.
  2. Coordinate and support internal and external departmental audits as per the University policy.
  3. Address audit findings and recommendations to improve processes and controls.
  4. Ensure departmental compliance to legislative and statutory requirements.

People Management

  1. Lead efforts to recruit, retain, and develop a diverse and talented team.
  2. Support departmental professional development activities, including mentoring, training, and opportunities for advancement.
  3. Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback to support continuous improvement to employees under supervision.
  4. Engage and discipline staff in accordance with defined human resource management policies and procedures and prevailing labour laws. 

Financial Management 

  1. Develop and manage Faculty Teaching and Learning budget.
  2. Recommend expenditure in accordance with delegated limits.

Requirements

Candidate must have:

  1. A PhD/Doctorate or advanced degree in a relevant field is required.
  2. Must be at the rank of associate professor or higher
  3. A minimum of eight (8) years’ experience, three (3) of which should have been at a Departmental Chairperson level or equivalent
  4. Higher Education experience is required

Other Requirements

  1. Extensive experience in higher education teaching, curriculum development, and educational leadership roles.
  2. Demonstrated knowledge of pedagogical theories, instructional design principles, and assessment practices.
  3. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
  4. Commitment to fostering an inclusive and equitable learning environment that supports the success of all students.

Remuneration: The University of Botswana offers a competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications.  For more information on the University, please visit our website www.ub.bw

How to apply: letters of application are to address the stated qualifications and provide any other information to assist the University to determine the applicants’ suitability for the position. Applicants should quote the vacancy number of the post applied for; provide current CVs (including telephone, telex and telefax numbers and e-mails), certified true copies of educational certificates, transcripts and three (3) reference letters. 

Applicants should also inform their referees to:

  1. Quote the Vacancy Number(s) and Position applied for and 
  2. Submit their references directly to the address below before the stipulated closing date. 

Send your applications to: The Human Resource, Faculty of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences, Private Bag 00703, Gaborone, Botswana, Telephone: (+267) 3552196/2231/2643; E-mail: hessvacancies@ub.ac.bw.   Hand-delivered applications should be submitted to Office No. 118, Block 239 (First floor)

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Closing Date: 17th July 2026

In pursuit of academic excellence

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