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LECTURER - DEPARTMENT OF LANGUAGES & SOCIAL SCIENCES EDUCATION (Contract Position)

FACULTY OF EDUCATION - DEPARTMENT OF LANGUAGES & SOCIAL SCIENCES EDUCATION

VACANCY NO: FOE/LLSE 01/2023 - LECTURER   (Contract Position)

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the post of Lecturer in Social Studies Education, in the Department of Languages and Social Sciences Education, Faculty of Education.

Duties: The successful candidate will be expected to: (i) teach graduate and undergraduate courses in Social Studies Education; (ii) provide academic leadership through the enhancement of teaching, research, University, Professional and Communication service; (iii) take an active part in the supervision and assessment of graduate and undergraduate students’ research projects; (iv) carry out any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Head of Department;

Requirements: Candidates should have; (i) a PhD in Social Studies Education (ii) Show evidence of engagement in research; (iii) Evidence of governance and social engagement in Social Studies Education; (iv) teaching experience at university level or comparable institution and demonstration of effective leadership will be an added advantage.

NB: In special circumstances, (i) a Master’s degree in Social Studies Education; with a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Studies Education with at least 2(i) /GPA of 3.6 or equivalent may be considered.    

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 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 processed.

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

NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted

Closing date: 23 May 2023

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