FACULTY OF HUMANITIES
CHINESE STUDIES PROGRAMME
VACANCY NO: IRC 3109
The Chinese Studies Programme in the Faculty of Humanities at the University of Botswana aims to produce graduates who are both competent in Mandarin Chinese and able to work in academic, public and private positions where extensive and expert knowledge of China is required. The programme is currently seeking to recruit a suitably qualified candidate for the position of a lecturer.
Duties: The successful candidate will be expected to (i) teach courses on Chinese society, culture, economics and politics (taught in English) for the Chinese Studies Programme; (ii) teach undergraduate level courses in Mandarin Chinese for the Chinese Studies Programme; (iii) teach research proposal and supervise undergraduate students’ projects; (iv) participate in all academic and professional activities of the department including research; (v) and carry out any other duties as may be assigned by the Programme Coordinator and Chair.
Requirements: Applicants should possess: (i) a PhD in Chinese Studies, Teaching Mandarin Chinese as a Second/ Foreign Language, or related field; (ii) a Master’s degree in Chinese Studies, Teaching Mandarin Chinese as a Second/ Foreign Language or related field; (iii) a Bachelor’s Degree in Chinese Studies, Teaching Mandarin Chinese as a Second/ Foreign Language or related field of at least 2(i) pass/GPA of at least 3.6 or equivalent; (iv) show evidence of engagement in research.
The following will be added advantages: (i) evidence of governance and social engagement; (ii) teaching experience at a university or comparable institution; (iii) attainment of Level 5 or 6 in the Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi (HSK) proficiency Test (for non-native speakers of Mandarin Chinese); (iv) Advanced Level in the HSK Speaking Test (HSKK) (for non-native speakers of Mandarin Chinese); (v) ability to teach Mandarin Chinese as a Second/Foreign Language or other relevant field; (vi) have native or near native fluency in spoken and written Mandarin Chinese as well as have native or near native fluency in spoken and written English.
Remuneration: The University 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: 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, three reference letters, and send complete documentation to: The Human Resource Manager, Faculty of Humanities, Private Bag 00703, and Gaborone-Botswana, Telephone: (267)3552641;Fax(267)3185098;
E-mail: fohvacancies@ub.ac.bw. Hand delivered applications should be submitted to Office No 123 at Block 239 (239/123).
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. Please note that applications with incomplete information shall not be processed.
NB: Only shortlisted applications will be contacted.
Closing date: 1st April 2026