FACULTY OF EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF PRIMARY EDUCATION
VACANCY NO. IRC 2217
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the post of Lecturer in Language Education, Department of Primary Education, Faculty of Education.
Duties: The successful candidate will be expected to: (i) teach theory and practice in all aspects of Language Education; (ii) provide academic leadership through the enhancement of teaching, research, professional and community 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: candidate should have: (i) at least a PhD in Language Education or Applied linguistics with a focus on pedagogy (ii) Master’s degree in Language Education or Applied linguistics with a focus on pedagogy (iii) Bachelor degree in language Education or Applied linguistics with at least a 2(i) pass/GPA of at least 3.6 or equivalent. (iv)Show evidence of research (v) Evidence of governance and social engagement as well as teaching at University or comparable institution will be an added advantage.
NB: a relevant MEd in Language Education or Applied Linguistics may be considered, provided that the applicant has a relevant Bachelor’s degree in Language Education or Applied Linguistics with a 2(i) pass.
Remuneration: The University offers competitive salaries and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications.
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