CENTRE FOR ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT - COMMUNICATION AND STUDY SKILLS UNIT
VACANCY NO: CAD/CSSU 01/2023 - LECTURER (2 Contract Positions)
Duties: The successful applicant will be expected to: (i) teach Communication and Academic Literary courses to undergraduate students in any of the following: 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: Applicants should have: (i) a Doctorate in Communication Studies, Applied Linguistics, Language and Literacy Education, English for Specific Purposes (ESP), English for Academic Purposes (EAP) or related fields. (ii) show evidence of engagement in research; (iii) The following will be added advantages: (i) teaching experience at university level or comparable institution, and evidence of scholarship in Applied Linguistics, Communication Studies, Languages and literacy Education, English for Specific Purposes (ESP), English for Academic Purposes (EAP) or related fields.
NB: In special circumstances Master’s Degree in Communication Studies, Applied Linguistics, Language and Literacy Education, English for Specific Purposes (ESP), English for Academic Purposes (EAP) or related fields. And a Bachelor’s degrees in the same fields with at least a second class, first division (.1) pass will be considered
Remuneration: The University offers competitive salaries and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications. For more information on the University, please visit our website; www.ub.bw
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 Human Resource Manager, Centre for Academic Development, Private Bag UB 00710, Gaborone, Botswana; Telephone: (267) 355 2508/4526, Fax (267) 3901 2884; E-mail: cadhr@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 stipulated closing date.
Hand delivered applications should be submitted to Block 238, Office No. 104 or 107 (238/104 or 107).
Please note that applications with incomplete information shall not be processed.
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Closing Date: 23 May 2023