FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS
VACANCY No. IRC 2027
Duties: The successful applicant will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate economics courses and be able to supervise research students. In addition, the applicant must have demonstrable capacity to teach at least one of the following courses: Health Economics, Economics of Agriculture and Agricultural Policy, Public Sector Economics, and Transport Economics. Ability to teach quantitative methods will be an added advantage. The Department reserves the right to allocate other courses in addition to these.
Requirements: A Doctorate in Economics or related discipline. Engagement in research; social and governance activities; and teaching experience at a comparable institution will be an added advantage.
N.B. In special circumstances, a Master in Economics or related discipline with a Bachelor in Economics or related discipline of at least 2.1 or equivalent may be considered.
Remuneration: The University of Botswana 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, samples of their publications, 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) 318 5099; 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: 17 January 2025