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LECTURER IN LAW (CONTRACT POSITION)

FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

DEPARTMENT OF LAW

LECTURER IN LAW (CONTRACT POSITION)

VACANCY NO: FSS/L3/2022

The Faculty of Social Sciences invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the position of Lecturer in Law.                                                         

Duties: The successful candidate will be expected to: (i) teach undergraduate and post graduate level courses; (ii) the candidate should be able to teach at least two of the following: Administrative Law, Constitutional Law, Law of Delict, Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure, Succession & Administration of Estates, Law of Armed Conflict and Public International Law ; (iii)The Department reserves the right to allocate other courses in addition to those outlined above and (iv)carry out any other responsibilities as and when assigned by the Head of Department.

Requirements: the candidate should possess: (i) a Doctorate in Law or related field, (ii) show evidence of engagement in research; The following will be added advantages (i) teaching experience at a University or comparable institution as well as evidence of Governance and Social Engagement in Law or related field.

N.B. Applicants with a Master’s Degree in Law or related field; with a Bachelor’s degree in Law of at least 2(i) pass/GPA of at least 3.6 or equivalent may be considered.

Remuneration: The University 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. Candidates must indicate the position they are applying for. 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, and three reference letters, 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. 135: (240/135).

NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Closing Date: 5 December 2022

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