FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
VACANCY NO. IRC 998 : TEMPORARY FULL-TIME LECTURER IN LAW, DEPARTMENT OF LAW
The Faculty of Social Sciences invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the position of Lecturer in Law.
Duties: The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate level courses. The candidate should be able to teach at least two of the following: The Law of Evidence, Criminal Procedure, Criminal Law, Business Law, Company Law, Statutory Interpretation and Legislative Drafting, and Constitutional Law. The Law of Delict and Media Law. The Department reserves the right to allocate other courses in addition to those outlined above.
Requirements:
Candidates should have: (i) at least a relevant Doctorate in Law; (ii) Master’s Degree in Law or related discipline; (iii) Bachelor’s degree in Law or related discipline with at least 2(i) pass/GPA of at least 3.6 or equivalent; (iv) Evidence of engagement in research. The following will be added advantages: (i) teaching experience at a university or comparable institution; (ii) evidence of governance and social engagement.
NB: In special circumstances a relevant Master’s degree in Law with a Bachelor’s degree in Law of at least second class first division (2.1) pass/GPA of at least 3.6 or equivalent may be considered.
Curriculum Vitae:
The curriculum vitae should contain a detailed list of published works, clearly specifying titles of publications, ISBN numbers (for books, book chapters and conference proceedings), dates of publications, names of publishers, name/s of coauthors if any and number of pages. The works should be categorized into books, book chapters, refereed journals, non- refereed works, consultancies and practical media projects.
Remuneration: The University offers a competitive salary 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 CVs (including telephone, telefax and e-mail), certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts, 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) 355-2556; Fax (267) 3185099; 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.
Hand delivered applications should be submitted to Block 240, Office No. 137: (240/137).
NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Closing Date: 7th January 2022