FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE STUDIES
LECTURER IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION - 1 post (3 year fixed contract)
VACANCY NO: IRC 1176
Duties: The successful candidate will be expected to (i) teach graduate and undergraduate courses in at least three of the following: Ethics and Accountability, Research Methods and Computer Applications, Project Management and Evaluation, Public Policy, Human Resource Management, Financial Resource Management, and Leadership and Governance; (ii) take an active part in the supervision and assessment of undergraduate and graduate students’ research projects; (iii) serve on committees within the University and external professional organisations; (iv) carry out any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Head of Department.
Requirements: Applicants should have: (i) at least PhD in Public Administration or related field; (ii) A Master’s degree in Public Administration or related field; (iii) a Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration or related field; (iv) show evidence of engagement in research. Evidence of governance and social engagement in Public Administration or related field, as well as teaching experience at a University or comparable institution will be added advantages.
N.B. Applicants with Master’s Degree in Public Administration or related field with a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration of at least 2(i) pass/GPA of at least 3.6 or equivalent may be considered under special circumstances.
Remuneration: The University of Botswana 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, samples of their publications, 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: 22 February 2024