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LECTURER IN PSYCHOLOGY (CONTRACT POSITION)

FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY

LECTURER IN PSYCHOLOGY (CONTRACT POSITION)

VACANCY NO: FSS/ PSY01/2022

Duties: The Department of Psychology is looking for an innovative psychologist to: (i) teach Undergraduate and post graduate Psychology courses; (ii) initiate, promote and participate in research; (iii) supervise student research projects (iv) supervise practicum and internship students and (v)carry out any other responsibilities as and when assigned by the Head of Department.

Requirements: the candidate should possess: (i) a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology or related field, (ii) show evidence of engagement in research; (iii) registered or eligible to be registered with the Botswana Health Professions Council (BHPC). The following will be added advantages (i) abilities to teach statistics for psychology, teaching experience at a University or comparable institution as well as evidence of Governance and Social Engagement in Psychology or related fields.

N.B. In special circumstances a relevant Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology or a related discipline with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, BA or BSc of at least 2(i) or equivalent may be considered.

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. Candidates must indicate the position they are applying for. 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 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. 135: (240/135).

Please note that applications with incomplete information shall not be acknowledged.

NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

 

Closing Date: 7 June 2022

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