Lecturer in Education

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the post of lecturer in Curriculum and Instruction, Department of Educational Foundations, in the Faculty of Education.

Duties: The successful candidate is expected to: (i) teach undergraduate and graduate level courses in Curriculum and Instruction, (ii) take an active part in the supervision and assessment of undergraduate and graduate students; (iii) participate in all academic and professional activities of the department including teaching practice, research and curriculum review; (iv) carry out any other duties as may be assigned by the Head of Department.

Lecturer: Applicants should have: (i) a Doctorate in any of Curriculum studies/ curriculum Instruction/Curriculum Design and Development; (ii) A Master’s degree in in any of the above: (iii) show evidence of engagement in research.  Evidence of governance and social engagement in in any of Curriculum studies/ curriculum Instruction/Curriculum Design and Development, as well as teaching experience at a University or comparable institution will be added advantages.   

N.B. Applicants with a Master’s degree in any of Curriculum studies/ curriculum Instruction/Curriculum Design and Development, relevant Bachelor’s degree or cognate field with at least 2(i) pass/GPA of at least 3.6 or equivalent may be considered under special circumstances.

The curriculum vitae should contain a detailed list of published work; clearly specifying titles of publications, ISBN numbers (for books, book chapters and conference proceedings), databases for articles, dates of publications, names of publishers, name/s of co-authors if any and number of pages.  The works should be categorized into books, book chapters, refereed journals, non-refereed works and consultancies.

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

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

Hand delivered applications should be submitted to Office No 111 at Block 231 (231/111).

NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Closing date: Open until filled