DUTIES: The successful candidate will be required to coordinate the development of distance education programmes of Faculty of Business, which will include: (i) liaising with academic departments in planning the conversion of the existing courses to the distance mode with a multi-media environment; (ii) receiving course outlines and assessment items from course tutors to posting on the WebCT, as well as ensuring that they are updated regularly and informing the CCE Programme Coordinator accordingly; (iii) monitoring materials development processes to ensure that writers, content reviewers and copy editors meet the agreed deadlines and participating in writing/tutors training and item setting workshops, in liaison with CCE Programme Coordinator; (iv) soliciting assessment items i.e. assignments, tests and examinations, and oversee their moderation including printing examination papers to ensure quality and confidentiality; (v) soliciting reading materials from course tutors and forwarding them to CCE to distribution to learners; (vi) liaising with Academic Services in the recruitment of students; (Vii) participating in learners academic registration, and providing career guidance and counselling (for distance learners) including maintaining up to date learner’s records; (viii) processing of pat-time tutors’ applications and assisting in monitoring and processing tutors’ claims, including maintaining up to date tutors’ records; (xi) assisting in quality assurance processes and procedures of all programmes; (x) engaging in teaching, develop materials as well as conduct research in his/her own area of specialization and (xi) perform any other duties that are assigned to him/her by the Deputy Dean.
Requirements: Applicants should have a Doctorate Degree in any of the business disciplines. The following will be added advantage: (i) Evidence of engagement in research; (ii) evidence of governance and social engagement; iii) Experience in Distance learning Education, teaching experience at a university or comparable institution and demonstration of effective academic leadership.
NB: In special circumstances, a relevant Master’s Degree with at least a 2.1 pass or equivalent may be considered.
Remuneration: The University of Botswana offers a competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications. For more information about the University 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 CV’s (including telephone, telefax and email), certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts, names and addresses of three referees, and send complete documentation to: The Human Resource Manager, Faculty of Business, University of Botswana, Private Bag UB00701, Gaborone, Botswana, Telephone (267) 355 2231 or 355 5844; Email: fobvacancies@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 stipulated closing date. Please note that applications with incomplete information shall not be processed.
Hand delivered applications should be submitted to Block 245 Office 233.
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Closing date: 6 September 2023