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TEMPORARY FULL-TIME MUSIC EDUCATION DEMONSTRATOR

FACULTY OF EDUCATION

DEPARTMENT OF PRIMARY EDUCATION

TEMPORARY FULL-TIME MUSIC EDUCATION DEMONSTRATOR (1 ACADEMIC YEAR CONTRACT)

VACANCY NO: FE/DPE 2/2020

Applicants are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the post of Temporary Full–Time Music Education Demonstrator in the Department of Primary Education, Faculty of Education.

Duties: The successful candidate will be expected to assist in: (i) Managing the departmental music laboratory through monitoring of lab equipment and supervision of lab activities; (ii) Provide technical assistance to staff members in the use of musical instruments during the teaching of music education; (iii) Organizing and cataloguing all audio musical instruments and materials (iv) Provide support during the conducting of tutorials; (v) Order equipment and supplies (recording studio discs, sound equipment, instruments, etc.) as instructed; (vi) Prepare schedules for student recitals, band and choral concerts; (vii) Facilitate the logistics of approved music group performances; (viii) Performing any other duties as may be assigned by the Head of Department.

Requirements: Candidates should have: (i) at least a Bachelor’s degree in Music Education or related field; (ii) Knowledge of music notation and use of relevant software; (iii) Experience as a technician in the music field working at a university or comparable institution as well as experience of handling and using of musical instruments will be added advantages.

Remuneration: The University offers competitive salaries and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications.

How to Apply: SIGNED Letters of applications are to address the stated qualifications and provide any other information to assist the University to determine your suitability for the position. Applicants  should indicate clearly the position applied for, quote the vacancy numbers; provide current CVs which must include  contact information (telephone/mobile numbers, email address, postal address and fax number), certified copies of educational certificates, transcripts and THREE (3)  reference letters to: The HR Manager, Faculty of Education, University of Botswana, Private Bag UB 00702, Gaborone-Botswana or E-mail: Educaio@mopipi.ub.bw. Telephone: (267) 355 2840; Fax (267) 318 5096. 

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 111 at Block 231 (231/111).

NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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