Job Opportunities

PART-TIME TUTORS (For the academic year 2024/2025

CENTRE FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION

DEPARTMENT OF DISTANCE EDUCATION

VACANCY NO: IRC 1439

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 students of the above distance learning programmes in any of the following areas, for the academic year 2024/2025.

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) a PhD or Doctorate in the relevant area of specialization; (ii) Masters’ Degree (or professional qualification) in the relevant area of specialization; (iii) Bachelor’s Degree in the relevant area of specialization; (iv) show evidence of engagement in research. Evidence of governance and social engagement in the relevant fields and teaching experience at a University or comparable institution as well as demonstration of effective academic leadership will be added advantages. Applicants should indicate the subject/s in which they are competent. Preference will be given to candidates who have experience in tutoring distance learners.

N.B. Applicants with a relevant Master’s Degree and a relevant Bachelor’s Degree of at least 2(i) pass/GPA of at least 3.6 or equivalent may be considered in special circumstances.

Remuneration: The University offers a competitive hourly rate for part-time services. 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 CVs (including telephone and e-mail), certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts, names and addresses of three referees, and send complete documentation to: The Human Resources Officer, Centre for Continuing Education, University of Botswana, Private Bag UB00707, Gaborone; Telephone (267) 355-5323 or (267) 355-2425; Email: makatiku@ub.ac.bw. Applicants should inform their referees to Quote the Vacancy Number(s) and Position(s) applied for and submit their references before the stipulated closing date. Please note that applications with incomplete information shall not be acknowledged.

Hand delivered applications should be submitted to Block 243, Office No. 129 OR 118.

NB. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Closing Date: 28 June 2024.

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