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PART-TIME LECTURER IN URBAN PLANNING & DESIGN, DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING (1 position)

FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY - DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING

VACANCY N0: FET/AP 01/2023 - PART-TIME LECTURER IN URBAN PLANNING & DESIGN (1 position)

Applications are invited for the position of Part-time Lecturer in the Department of Architecture & Planning.

Duties: The successful candidate will (i) teach undergraduate Design courses in Urban and Regional Planning programme, (ii) teach undergraduate and postgraduate theoretical courses; (iii) carry out any other responsibilities as and when assigned by the Head of Department

Requirements: Applicants should (i) have a PhD in Urban Design or equivalent (ii) a Master’s degree in Urban Design or equivalent Design Specialism, Urban and Regional Planning or any cognate subject; (iii) a Bachelor’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning or cognate filed, (iv) show evidence of engagement in research.  The following will be added advantages: (i) evidence of Governance and Social Engagement, (ii) University teaching experience, (iii) experience in planning practice.

NB: In special circumstances candidates who do not have a PhD may be considered provided they have: (1) a Master’s degree in Urban Design or equivalent Design Specialism, Urban and Regional Planning or any cognate subject, AND (2) a Bachelor’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning or any cognate field with at least a 2(i) pass or equivalent GPA of at least 3.6 on a 5-point scale.

Remuneration: The University offers competitive salaries and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications. For more information on the University, please visit our website; www.ub.bw

How to Apply:  Applicants are to address the stated qualifications and provide any other information to assist the University determine their suitability for the position.  They should quote the vacancy number of the post applied for, provide current CVs (including telephone, and e-mail), certified true copies of educational certificates, transcripts, and names, addresses and contact details of three referees to:  The Human Resource Manager, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, University of Botswana, P/Bag UB0061, Gaborone, Botswana. Telephone (267) 355 4204; Fax (267) 3952309; E-mail: recruitmentfet@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.  Please note that applications with incomplete information shall not be acknowledged.

Hand delivered applications should be submitted to Office No. 255, Block 248.

NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Closing Date23 May 2023

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