FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS
LECTURER IN ECONOMICS – CONTRACT POSITION
VACANCY NO. FSS/ECO01/2022
Duties: The successful applicant will be expected to teach undergraduate, graduate courses and must have a solid background in Economics. The applicant must have demonstrable capacity to teach at least one of the following courses: Managerial Economics, Public Sector Economics and Labour Economics. The successful candidate must also be able to take an active part in the supervision and assessment of undergraduate and graduate research work. The Department reserves the right to allocate other courses in addition to those outlined above.
Requirements: (i) A Doctorate in Economics or related discipline. (ii) Show engagement in research; (iii) Evidence of governance and social engagement as well as teaching experience at a comparable institution will be added advantages.
N.B. In special circumstances a relevant Master’s Degree in Economics or related discipline with a Bachelor’s degree in Economics or related discipline of at least 2.1 or equivalent may be considered.
Remuneration: The University of Botswana 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, telefax and e-mail), certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts, samples of their publications, names and addresses of three referees, and send complete documentation to: The Human Resource Manager, Faculty of Social Sciences, Private Bag UB 00705, Gaborone-Botswana; Telephone: (267) 355 2556; Fax (267) 318 5099; E-mail: fssvacancies@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.
Hand delivered applications should be submitted to Block 240, Office No. 137: (240/137).
NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Closing Date: 5 July 2022