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LECTURER IN SOCIAL WORK

FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL WORK

LECTURER - 2 YEAR CONTRACT

VACANCY NO: FSS/SW 2/2021

Duties: The successful applicant should be able to teach social work methods, particularly a combination of any two (2) of the following areas:  Social Policy, Clinical Social Work, Community Practice and Research.  The successful candidate will also be expected to carry-out other duties as may be directed by the Head of Department

Requirements: Candidates should have: (i) at least a relevant Doctorate degree in Social Work or Social Welfare; (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 Social Work with a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work of at least second class first division (2.1) pass/GPA of at least 3.6 or equivalent.

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: 4th May 2021

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