The University of Botswana offers the Diploma in Lifelong Learning and Community Development (LCD) and Diploma in Non-Governmental Organization Management (DNGO) programmes by distance mode. The University of Botswana invites applications from qualified persons to take up part-time tutoring in the above-mentioned programmes.
Duties: To participate in the tutoring and assessment of learners in the above distance learning programmes in any of the following areas, for the academic year 2021/2022:
DAE STREAM: Principles of Adult Education
Introduction to the Psychology of Adult Education
Introduction to Planning Programmes for Adult Learners
Historical and Philosophical Foundations of Adult Education
The Psychology of Adult Learning
Programme Planning and Evaluation in Adult Education
Community Project Planning and Management
Rural Development and Rural Extension
Integrated Skills Project
Adult Education and Society
Adult Education in Practice
Introduction to Educational Research
Teaching Methods for Adult Education
Gender Issues in Adult Education
Adult Education and the World of Work
Supervising Adult Education Programmes
Integrated Extension
Psychology and the Adult Learner
Participatory Development Methods
NGO STREAM: Contemporary Issues in NGOs
Organizational Design and Development
Capacity Building and Sustainability for NGOs
Labour Relations in NGOs
Communications and Study Skills
Computing and Information Skills Fundamentals
HIV/AIDS and Community Home Based Care
Policy Formulation and Analysis for NGOs
Gender Awareness in NGOs
NGOs HIV/AIDS and Behavioral Change
Lifelong Learning
Fundraising and Financial Management for NGOs
Promoting Community Enterprises and Economic Projects
Requirements: At least a Master’s degree and Bachelor’s degree in a relevant area of specialization. Possession of PhD or professional training will be an added advantage. 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.
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: Rametsanabg@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: Those candidates who were previously engaged may submit a letter expressing interest to continue tutoring in the Department of Distance Education.
NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Applications with incomplete documents and/or submitted after the closing date will not be considered.
Closing Date: 27th May 2021