LECTURER IN TOURISM

FACULTY OF SCIENCE

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

LECTURER IN TOURISM

VACANCY NO. FSc/ ES 4/ 2014

Duties: The successful candidate will be expected to: (i) teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Tourism; (ii) supervise both Undergraduate and Graduate student research projects; (iii) conduct research in their area of expertise; (iv) participate in the academic and professional activities of the Department; (vi) carry out any other duties as may be assigned by the Head of Department.

Requirements: Candidates should have: (i) a Master’s Degree in Tourism or related discipline; (ii) a relevant  Bachelors’ Degree with at least a 2(i) pass/ GPA of 3.6; (ii) show evidence of engagement in research and service; (iii) A relevant PhD will be an added advantage, so will academic leadership and teaching experience at a University or comparable institution. The CV should inter alia, provide a detailed list of courses (if any) ever taught as well as research and publications where applicable.  Evidence of scholarship in environmental systems modeling will be an added advantage.

Remuneration: The University offers competitive salaries and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Letters of applications are to address the stated qualifications and provide any other information to assist the University to determine your suitability for the position.  You should quote the vacancy number of the post applied for; provide current CVs (including telephone, telex and telefax numbers and e-mail), certified true copies of educational certificates, transcripts and names and addresses of three referees.  Send your application to: The Human Resources Manager, Faculty of Science, Private Bag UB 00704, Gaborone-Botswana; Telephone: (267) 355 2454(267) 355 2454; Fax (267) 318 5097; E-mail: fosvacancies@mopipi.ub.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 Office No. 135 at Block 233 (233/135).

NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted