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LECTURER IN LAW, DEPARTMENT OF LAW (Contract position)

FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES - DEPARTMENT OF LAW

VACANCY: NO. IRC 1074 - LECTURER IN LAW (Contract position)

Duties: The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate level courses. The candidate should be able to teach at least two of the following: Commercial Law, Insurance Law, Property Law, Land Law, International Economic Law, Company Law and Regional Integration. The Department reserves the right to allocate other courses in addition to those outlined above.

Requirements: Candidates for the post of Lecturer should have: (i) at least a relevant doctorate in Law; (ii) Show evidence of engagement in research; (iii) Evidence of governance and social engagement as well as teaching experience at a University or comparable institution will be added advantages. NB: In special circumstances a relevant Master’s degree in Law with a Bachelor’s degree in Law of at least second class first division (2.1) pass/GPA of at least 3.6 or equivalent may be considered.

Curriculum Vitae: The curriculum vitae should contain a detailed list of published works, clearly specifying titles of publications, ISBN numbers (for books, book chapters and conference proceedings), dates of publications, names of publishers, name/s of coauthors if any and number of pages. The works should be categorized into books, book chapters, refereed journals, non-refereed works, consultancies, and practical media projects.

Cover letter: The cover letter should clearly illustrate how the applicant meets the requirements for the position they are applying for.

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: 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,  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 4894; 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. Please note that applications with incomplete information shall not be processed. 

Hand delivered applications should be submitted to Block 240, Office No. 137: (240/137).

NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Closing date:  13 April 2023

 

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