FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY
VACANCY NO. IRC 2669
Applications are invited for a position of Teaching Assistant specialising in Ceramics in the Department of Industrial Design and Technology, Faculty of Engineering and Technology.
Duties: The successful candidate will be required to assist in the teaching of courses in the Bachelor of Design & Technology Education and Bachelor of Industrial Design programmes. The Teaching Assistant will primarily (i) instruct and demonstrate the practical aspects of Ceramics courses, (ii) mark students’ scripts and reports, (iii) perform any responsibilities as may be assigned by the Head of Department. Responsibilities will include guiding students on working with clay, hand building (e.g., coil and slab processes, mould making) and other forming techniques, decorative processes, and achieving proficiency in inventive ceramic techniques. Management and maintenance of the ceramics studio and equipment may also be required.
Requirements: Applicants must possess at least a Bachelor’s Degree in Design & Technology, Industrial Design, and/or any related field. Work experience, proficiency in a range of ceramic hand building and decorative techniques, knowledge of clay processes, kiln firing processes, and an understanding of both historical and contemporary ceramic design principles will be an added advantage. Experience in guiding students on product refinement and the production aspects of ceramics, as well as university level demonstration/teaching assistant experience, will also be beneficial.
Remuneration: The University of Botswana offers a competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications as well as competitive hourly rate for Part-time services. 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. Complete documentation should be sent to: The Human Resource Manager, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Private Bag UB 0061, Gaborone, Botswana; Telephone: (267) 355 4204; E-mail: fetrecruitment@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 248, Office No. 205 (248/205).
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Closing Date: 17th July 2025