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LECTURER IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF PRIMARY EDUCATION (1 Contact position)

FACULTY OF EDUCATION - DEPARTMENT OF PRIMARY EDUCATION

VACANCY NO: IRC 1138 - LECTURER IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (1 Contract position)

Duties: The successful candidate will be expected to: (i) teach post-graduate and undergraduate level courses in Early Childhood Education (ii) supervise undergraduate 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 or related field; (ii) a Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field; (iii) a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field of 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 or related field 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

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 Human Resource Manager, Faculty of Education, Private Bag UB 00702, Gaborone, Botswana; Telephone: (267) 355 4069/2392, Fax (267) 318 5096; E-mail: Educaio@ub.ac.bw.   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. 

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

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Closing Date: 6 December 2023

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