FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY
LECTURER (CONTRACT POSITION)
VACANCY NO: FSS/SOC01/2023
Duties: The successful candidate will be expected to: (i) teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Criminological Theories /Criminal Justice, Criminal Justice Research Methods, plus any other substantive areas as determined by the Department of Sociology; (ii) supervise student research projects at both undergraduate and graduate levels; (iii) conduct research in their area of expertise; (iv) provide service to the community; (vi) carry out duties as assigned by the Head of Department. Teaching and research experience in any three of the following areas will be considered as an advantage: Organized Crime, Fraud, Financial Crime, Money laundering Risk Management, Profiling, Environmental Criminology, Victimology, Policy Analysis and Psychology of Criminal Behavior and Policing.
Requirements: Applicants for the position should have: (i) PhD in Criminology/Criminal Justice Studies or relevant discipline (ii) evidence of engagement in research and service. (iii) Teaching experience at a university or comparable institution and leadership skills will be added advantages.
NB: Under special circumstances a candidate with a Master’s degree in Criminology/Criminal Justice Studies; (ii) a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminology/Sociology or relevant discipline with at least a 2(ii) pass and an overall aggregate not less than 3.6; may be considered.
Remuneration: The University offers a competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications.
How to Apply: Letters of applications are to address the stated qualifications and provide any other information to assist the University to determine your suitability for the position. You should quote the vacancy number of the post applied for; provide current C.Vs (including telephone, telex and telefax numbers and e-mail), certified true copies of educational certificates, transcripts and three reference letters. Send your application to: The Human Resource Manager, Faculty of Social Sciences, Private Bag UB00705,Gaborone-Botswana;Telephone:(267)3554894/ E-mail: fssvacancies@ub.ac.bw
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 above address, before the stipulated closing date.
Hand delivered applications should be submitted to Block 240 office 137.
NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be conducted.
Closing date: 2 May 2023