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SENIOR LECTURER/LECTURER IN SCIENCE EDUCATION (PHYSICS) - 2 CONTRACT POSITIONS

FACULTY OF EDUCATION

DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE EDUCATION

VACANCY NO: IRC 2580

Applicants are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the post of Lecturer in Science Education in the Department of Mathematics and Science, Faculty of Education.

Duties: The successful candidate will be expected to: (i) Teach Science Education courses to undergraduate and graduate students; (ii) supervise students on internship/teaching practice; (iii) supervise students’ research projects, theses and dissertations at both undergraduate and graduate levels (iv) undertake any other duties from time to time as assigned by the Head of Department.

Lecturer Position Requirements: Applicant should have: (i) A relevant doctoral degree in Physics Education or equivalent; (ii) a Master’s degree in Physics Education or equivalent. (iii) a Bachelor’s degree in Physics Education or equivalent (iv) evidence of engagement in research (v) Experience in teaching Science Education at college/university level or its equivalence, social engagements and governance will be added advantages. A relevant Master’s degree with a Bachelors degree of at least 2.1 or equivalent may be considered under special circumstances

Senior Lecturer Position Requirements: Applicant should have: (i) A relevant doctoral degree in Physics Education or equivalent; (ii) a Master’s degree in Physics Education or equivalent. (iii) a Bachelor’s degree in Physics Education or equivalent (iv) At least 3 years relevant teaching experience at a university or comparable institution (v) An excellent cumulative and sustained record of research publication with at least 6 pieces of research product published by reputable publication, 4 of which must be articles in refereed/accredited journal in internationally recognized indexing databases. (vi) Evidence of Social engagements and governance at university level required. A relevant Master’s degree with a Bachelors degree of at least 2.1 or equivalent may be considered under special circumstances

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 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. 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 below address before the stipulated closing date.

Sent applications to: The HR Manager, Faculty of Education, University of Botswana, Private Bag UB 00702, Gaborone-Botswana or E-mail: Educaio@ub.ac.bw. Telephone: (267) 355 2392.

Hand delivered applications should be submitted to Office No 111 at Block 231 (231/111).

Please note that applications with incomplete information shall not be processed.

NB: Only shortlisted applications will be contacted.

Closing date: 25th July 2025

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