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TEMPORARY FULL TIME/PART-TIME TEACHING ASSISTANT/DEMONSTRATOR IN URBAN AND REGIONAL PLANNING AND GIS (1 position)

FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY

DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING

VACANCY NO: IRC 2664

Duties: The successful candidate will be required to assist with the teaching of courses in the Urban and Regional Planning programme. Other duties include assisting students with practicals and tutorials in GIS and planning theory and practical courses, and carry out any other duties assigned by the HOD.

Requirements: Applicants must have: (i) A minimum of B.A. or BSc Degree in Urban and Regional Planning, Environmental Science, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) or any cognate subject; (ii) A minimum of 2(ii) or a GPA of 3.0 on a 5-point scale; (iii) All applicants, except those with a degree in GIS should have an average of at least 65% in GIS, Remote Sensing and/or Planning Theory courses. (iv) Demonstrable experience with GIS, CAD and any other planning support systems.  University teaching experience or professional practice will be an added advantage.

Shortlisted applicants may be called for an 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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