Duties: The successful candidate will be expected to (i) teach Sociology Theory and Research Methods at undergraduate and postgraduate levels and contribute to the University of Botswana Strategic research themes and emerging areas of Sociology thought. The candidate should be able to teach at least two of the following: Introduction to Sociology, Urban Sociology, Urban Development, Gender, Industry and Society; Globalization; Social Development Theory; Applied Anthropology; Ethnicity and Race; Migration Studies. The candidate should be able to (i) supervise undergraduate and graduate student research projects; (ii) conduct research and render professional service; (iii) perform any other duties and responsibilities assigned by the Head of Department. The Department reserves the right to allocate other courses in addition to those outlined above.
Requirements: Candidates should have: (i) A PhD in Sociology or related fields (ii) At least 3 years teaching experience at a university or comparable institution; (iii) An excellent cumulative and sustained record of research and publications with at least 6 pieces of research products published by recognized publishers, 4 of which should be articles in referred/accredited journals in internationally recognized indexing databases. The remaining 2 publications could be journal articles, book, book chapters, peer reviewed conference proceedings, etc. published by recognized publishers. An academic book may be equivalent to a maximum of 4 articles in refereed/accredited journals, depending on the quality and standing of the publisher; (iv) Sustained research output: a minimum of 1 peer reviewed publication every 2 years; (v) Scholarly presentations at national and/or international conferences; (vi) be lead and/or single author in at least 2 refereed journal articles; (vii) Publications should be spread nationally and/or internationally and across journals; (viii) Some research impact, including but not limited to citations, the h-index, patents policy applications, peer reviews, publications that are prescribed texts in other institutions, etc. (ix) recognized as being of at least national research standing (e.g. reviewer of refereed/accredited national and regional publishers); editorial board member of at least a national publisher in a relevant field; invitation to serve as keynote speaker at national and/or international conferences; and (x) Evidence of governance and social engagement activities.
The curriculum vitae (CV) should contain a detailed list of publications clearly specifying titles of publications, ISBN numbers, (for books, book chapters and conference proceedings), dates published, name of publishers and name(s) of co-authors, if any, and number of pages. The work should be categorized into books, book chapters, refereed journals, non-refereed works and consultancies.
REMUNERATION: The University offers a competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications.
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 CVs (including telephone, telefax and e-mail), certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts, samples of their publications, 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 4894; 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. Please note that applications with incomplete information shall not be processed.
Hand delivered applications should be submitted to Block 240, Office No. 137: (240/137).
NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Closing date: 21 April 2023