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: Micro-social work, Mezzo-social work, Macro-social work or Mixed social research methods. The Department reserves the right to allocate other courses in addition to those outlined above.
Requirements: Candidates should have: (i) at least a relevant doctorate in social work or social welfare; (ii) show evidence of engagement in research. The following will be added advantages: (i) Evidence of governance and social engagement, (ii) teaching experience at a university or comparable institution; (iii) evidence of engagement in quantitative research method and; (iv) evidence of service in clinical/social engagement / community service.
N.B. In special circumstances a relevant Master of Social Work degree with a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work degree of at least 2.1 pass/ GPA of at least 3.6 or equivalent may be considered on contract basis.
Remuneration: The University offers a competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Applicants are to address the stated qualification and provide other relevant information to assist the University determine their suitability for the position. Candidates should 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. 137: (240/137).
NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Closing Date: 7th April 2021