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LECTURER IN CHEMISTRY EDUCATION (1 Contract Position) - MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE EDUCATION

FACULTY OF EDUCATION - DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE EDUCATION

VACANCY NO: FE/MSE 03/2022 - LECTURER IN CHEMISTRY EDUCATION (1 Contract Position)

Applicants are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the post of Lecturer in Chemistry Education in the Department of Mathematics and Science, Faculty of Education.

Duties:  The successful candidate will be expected to: (i) Teach Chemistry Education courses to undergraduate and graduate students; (ii) supervise students on internship/teaching practice; (iii) supervise students’ research projects, theses and dissertations at both undergraduate and graduate levels; (iv) Undertake any other duties assigned by the Head of Department from time to time.

Requirements:  Applicant should have (i) a Doctoral degree in Chemistry Education or equivalent; (ii) a Master’s degree in Chemistry Education or equivalent. (iii) a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry Education or equivalent; (iv) evidence of engagement in research (v) Experience in teaching Chemistry Education or its equivalence at college/university level and evidence of social engagement and governance will be an added advantages.

N.B. Under special circumstances, a Master’s degree in Chemistry Education with at least a 2(i) or (CGPA of at least 3.6 out of 5) or equivalent pass at Bachelor’s degree level maybe considered.

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

How to apply:  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 CV’s (including telephone, telefax and email), certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts, names and addresses of three referees, and send complete documentation to: The HR Manager, Faculty of Education, University of Botswana, Private Bag UB 00702, Gaborone-Botswana or E-mail: Educaio@ub.ac.bw. .  Telephone 355 2840, Fax (267) 3183096.  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. Please note that applications with incomplete information shall not be processed.

Hand delivered applications should be submitted to Office No 111 at Block 231 (231/111).

NB:  Only shortlisted applications will be contacted.

Closing date:  19 August 2022

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