FACULTY OF EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF PRIMARY EDUCATION
VACANCY NO: IRC 2676
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the post of Lecturer in Music Education in the Department of Primary Education, Faculty of Education.
Duties: The successful candidate will be expected to: (i) Teach Music Education courses to undergraduate and graduate students; (ii) supervise students on internship/teaching practice; (iii) supervise students’ research projects, theses and dissertations at both undergraduate and graduate levels (iv)undertake any other duties assigned by the Head of Department from time to time.
Requirements: Applicants should have: (i) a PhD in Music Education or related field; (ii) Master’s degree in Music Education or related fields; (iii) a Bachelor’s Degree with a major in Music Education, Musicology or related fields (iv) should produce evidence of having studied performance in at least two musical instruments in order to teach instrumental pedagogy; v) teaching of singing and choral conducting; (vi) show evidence of engagement in research. The following will be added advantages: (vii) evidence of Governance and Social Engagement; viii) teaching experience at a University or comparable institution preferably in Music Education; (ix) Assisting students’ participation in extra-curricular activities.
N.B. Applicants with Master’s Degree in Music Education or related fields with a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education of at least 2(i) or equivalent may be considered under special circumstances.
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 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 below address before the stipulated closing date, and
Send applications to: The HR Manager, Faculty of Education, University of Botswana, Private Bag UB 00702, Gaborone-Botswana or E-mail: Educaio@ub.ac.bw, Telephone: (267) 355 2392.
Hand delivered applications should be submitted to Office No 111 at Block 231 (231/111).
Please note that applications with incomplete information shall not be processed.
NB: Only shortlisted applications will be contacted.
Closing date: 11th August 2025