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LECTURER IN COUSELLING AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS (Contract position)

FACULTY OF EDUCATION - DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS

VACANCY NO: IRC 1082 - LECTURER IN COUSELLING AND HUMAN SERVICES (Contract position)

The Faculty of Education invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the post of Lecturer in Counselling and Human Services.

Duties: The successful candidate will be expected to: i) teach Counsellor Education courses at undergraduate and graduate level and supervise research, practicum, and internship; (ii) participate in all academic and professional activities of the department including research and curriculum review; and ( iii) carry out any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Head of Department. 

Requirements: Applicant should possess: (i) at least a Doctoral Degree in Counselling and Human Services/Guidance and Counselling/Counselor Education and supervision or related fields and (ii) show evidence of engagement in applicants research; the following will be added advantages (i) evidence of Governance and Social Engagement; (ii) teaching experience at a University or comparable institution.

N.B In special circumstances, candidates who do not have a Ph.D. may be considered provided they have; (i) a relevant Master’s degree, and (ii) a relevant Bachelor’s Degree or cognate field with at least 2(i) pass or equivalent.

The curriculum vitae (CV) should contain a detailed list of publications clearly specifying tittles of publications, ISBN numbers, ( for books, book chapters and conference proceedings), dates published, name of publishers and name(s) of co-authors, if any, and number of pages. The work should be categorized into books, book chapters, refereed journal articles, on-refereed works and consultancies

Remuneration: 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 CVs (including telephone and e-mail), 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: (267) 355 2392/4069. 

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 111 at Block 231 (231/111).

NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted

Closing date: 26 June 2023

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