Duties: The successful candidate will be expected to: (i) Teach Communication and Academic Literacy courses to undergraduate students in any of the following faculties: Humanities, Business, Science, Education, Engineering and Technology, Health Sciences and Social Sciences; (ii) Conduct research in relevant areas; (iii) Participate in the academic and professional activities of the Unit, and (iv) Carry out any other duties as may be assigned by the Deputy Director of the Unit.
Requirements: Candidates should: (i) have a Doctoral Degree in Communication Studies, Applied Linguistics, Language and Literacy Education, English for Specific Purposes (ESP), English for Academic Purposes (EAP) or related fields, and (ii) show evidence of engagement in research. The following will be added advantages: (i) teaching experience at the university or comparable institution, and (ii) evidence of scholarship in Applied Linguistics, Communication Studies, Language and Literacy Education, English for Specific Purposes (ESP), English for Academic Purposes (EAP) or related fields.
NB: In special circumstances, a Master’s Degree in Communication Studies, Applied Linguistics, Academic Literacy or related fields, and a Bachelor’s Degree in the same fields with at least a second class, first division (2.1) pass will be considered.
Remuneration: the University offers a competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications.
How to Apply: Letters of applications are to address the stated qualifications and provide any other information to assist the University to determine suitability for the position. Also quote the Vacancy Number of the post applied for, provide current C.Vs (including telephone, Cell phone numbers and e-mail address), certified true copies of educational certificates, transcripts and names and addresses of three referees. 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 below addresses, before the stipulated closing date.
Send applications to: The Human Resources Manager, Centre for Academic Development, Private Bag 00710, Gaborone, Botswana, Telephone; 3552231/4526; Or email cadhr@ub.ac.bw
Hand delivered applications should be submitted to Block 238 Office 106 or 107; (238/106 or 107).
NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Closing Date: 2nd July 2021