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TEMPORARY FULL-TIME MUSIC EDUCATION DEMONSTRATOR (1 year contract) - PRIMARY EDUCATION

FACULTY OF EDUCATION - DEPARTMENT OF PRIMARY EDUCATION

VACANCY NO: IRC 1036 - TEMPORARY FULL-TIME MUSIC EDUCATION DEMONSTRATOR (1 year contract)

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; viii) Facilitate the logistics of approved music group performances; Performing any other duties as may be assigned by the Head of Department. viii) Performing any other duties as may be assigned by the Head of Department.

Requirements: Candidates should have at least: (i) At least a bachelor’s degree in Music Education or related field. (ii) Knowledge of music notation and use of relevant software. (iii) At least one year experience as a technician in the music field, working at university or comparable institution, experience of handling and using of musical instruments will be an added advantage.

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, and send complete documentation to: The HR Manager, Faculty of Education, University of Botswana, Private Bag UB 00702, Gaborone-Botswana or E-mail: Educaio@ub.ac.bw. Telephone 355 2840, Fax (267) 3183096.  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).

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

NB:  Only shortlisted applications will be contacted.

Closing date:  12 August 2022

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