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LECTURER IN EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS (Contract Position)

FACULTY OF EDUCATION - DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS

VACANCY NO: IRC 1114 - LECTURER IN EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY (Contract Position)

The Faculty of Education invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the post of lecturer in Educational Psychology, Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education.

Duties: The successful candidate will be expected to (i) teach undergraduate and graduate level courses in Educational Psychology; (ii) supervise undergraduate and graduate students’ 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

Lecturer: should possess: (i) a PhD in Educational Psychology or related field; (ii) Master’s degree in Educational Psychology or related field; (iii) a Bachelor’s Degree in Educational Psychology or related field 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, as well as teaching experience at a university or comparable institution will be added advantages.

N.B. Applicants with Master’s Degree in Educational Psychology or related field with a Bachelor’s Degree in Educational Psychology of at least 2(i) pass/GPA of at least 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 2392, 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 acknowledged. 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 applications will be contacted.

Closing date:  5 October 2023

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