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LECTURER IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (Contract position)

FACULTY OF EDUCATION

DEPARTMENT OF PRIMARY EDUCATION

VACANCY NO: IRC 2216

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the post of Lecturer in Early Childhood Education, Department of Primary Education, Faculty of Education.

Duties: The successful candidate will be expected to: (i) teach post-graduate and undergraduate level courses in Early Childhood Education (ii) supervise undergraduate and graduate student’s projects as need may arise; (iii) participate in all academic and professional activities of the department including research; (iv) and carry out any other duties as may be assigned by the Head of Department.

Requirements: Applicants should possess: (i) a PhD in Early Childhood Education (ii) a Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education (iii) a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education with at least 2(i) pass/GPA of at least 3.6 or equivalent; (iv)show evidence of engagement in research. Evidence of governance and social engagement in Early Childhood Education or related field, as well as teaching experience at a University or comparable institution will be added advantages.

N.B. Applicants with Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education with a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education of at least 2(i) pass/GPA of at least 3.6 or equivalent may be considered in special circumstances.

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: Signed letters of applications are to address the stated qualifications and provide any other information to assist the University to determine your suitability for the position. Applicants should indicate clearly the position applied for; provide current CVs which must include contact information (telephone/mobile numbers, email address, postal address and fax number), certified copies of educational certificates, transcripts and three (3) reference letters, Applicants should inform their referees to: (i) Quote the Vacancy number and position applied for and (ii) submit their references directly to the address below, before the stipulated closing date.

Send complete documentation to:  The HR Manager, Faculty of Education, University of Botswana, Private Bag UB 00702, Gaborone-Botswana; Telephone: (267) 3552392, E-mail: Educaio@ub.ac.bw.

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: 17th March 2025

 

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