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TEMPORARY FULL TIME/PART-TIME DEMONSTRATORS /TEACHING ASSISTANTS IN URBAN AND REGIONAL PLANNING (2 positions)

FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY

DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING

VACANCY NO. IRC 2665

The University of Botswana invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the positions of Teaching Assistants and Demonstrators at the Faculty of Engineering and Technology for the 2025/2026 academic year

Duties: Successful candidates will be required to assist with the Planning Studios, Planning Techniques courses, practical, labs and tutorials in Urban and Regional Planning and carry out any other duties assigned by the HOD.

Requirements: Applicants must have: (i) a minimum of 4 year B.A. or BSc Degree in Urban and Regional Planning, Urban Design or any cognate discipline; (ii) a minimum pass of 65% in Planning Studio courses; (ii) experience with GIS, CAD and design techniques at inter-mediate level; (iii) teaching experience or professional practice and membership of PITP/RTPI or any other recognised professional body will be added advantages.

Shortlisted applicants may be called for interview where they will present their portfolios.

Remuneration: The University of Botswana offers a competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications as well as competitive hourly rate for Part-time services. For more information about the University 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. Complete documentation should be sent to: The Human Resource Manager, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Private Bag UB 0061, Gaborone, Botswana; Telephone: (267) 355 4204; E-mail: fetrecruitment@ub.ac.bwApplicants 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 248, Office No. 205 (248/205).

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Closing Date:  17th July 2025

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