Job Opportunities

PART-TIME BACHELORS DEGREE TUTORS

CENTRE FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION

DEPARTMENT OF DISTANCE EDUCATION

PART-TIME BACHELORS DEGREE TUTORS  

VACANCY NO. CCE/DE 1/2021

The University of Botswana is offering four Degree programmes by Distance Education mode: Bachelor of Accounting, Bachelor of Finance, Bachelor of Business Administration (Marketing) and Bachelor of Business Administration (Management). The University of Botswana invites applications from qualified persons to take up part-time tutoring in the above programmes.

Duties:  To participate in tutoring learners of the above distance learning programmes in any of the following areas, for the academic year 2021/2022:

Communication and Study Skills

Computing and Information Skills

Business Statistics

Mathematics for Business and Social Sciences

Psychology

Marketing

Management

Accounting

Economics

Law

Critical Thinking

Finance

Politics of Gender

Requirements: Applicants should have: (i) at least a Masters’ Degree (or professional qualification) in relevant area of specialization. (ii) a Bachelor’s Degree in relevant area of specialization with at least a second class, first division (2.1) pass/ GPA of at least 3.6; (iii) show evidence of engagement in research and service; (iv) a relevant PhD, teaching experience at a University or comparable institution and demonstration of effective academic leadership will be added advantages. Preference will be given to people who have experience in tutoring distance learners. Successful candidates will be expected to undergo a tutors’ orientation workshop by July 2021.

Remuneration:  The University of Botswana offers a competitive hourly rate for part-time services.

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, fax and email), certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts, names and addresses of three referees and send complete documentation to: The Human Resources Manager, Centre for Continuing Education, University of Botswana, Private Bag UB 00707, Gaborone, Telephone (267) 355 4069; Fax (267) 3909156; Email: Raseilas@ub.ac.bw .

Applicants should inform their referees to submit their references directly to the University of Botswana before the stipulated closing date.

Hand delivered applications should be submitted to Block 243, Office No. 129 OR 130

NB: Candidates who were previously engaged should submit a letter of intention to continue with tutoring in the Department Distance Education.

NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.  ­

Closing Date:    27th May 2021

In pursuit of academic excellence