TEACHING ASSISTANTS IN THE COMMUNICATION AND STUDY SKILLS UNIT

CENTRE FOR ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT

COMMUNICATION AND STUDY SKILLS UNIT

VACANCY NO. CAD/ CSSU 9/ 2014

TEACHING ASSISTANTS (17 Positions

Duties: The successful candidate will be expected to assist Communication Academic Literacy Lecturers to (i) handle tutorials for the Communication and Academic Literacy courses for Undergraduate students in any of the following Faculties: Humanities, Business, Science, Education, Engineering & Technology, Health Sciences and Social Sciences; (ii) mark tutorials and perform other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Head of Department and/ or immediate supervisor.

Requirements: Candidates should: (i) have a Bachelors' Degree in Arts (Communication, Linguistics or related subjects) with atleast a second class, first division (2.1 pass/ GPA of at least 3.6); (ii) show evidence of participation in research or related activities. Demonstration of innovativeness and creativity will be an added advantage.

Remuneration: as per the University of Botswana approved part-time rates. 

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 C.Vs (including telephone, telex and telefax numbers and e-mail), certified true copies of educational certificates, transcripts and names and addresses of three referees. Applicants should inform their referees to (i) Quote the Vacancy Number(s) and Position(s) applied for and (ii) submit their references directly to the below address, before the stipulated closing date. Send your applications to: The Centre Administrator, Centre for Academic Development, University of Botswana, Private Bag UB 00710, Gaborone, Botswana (telephone 355 2508/4526; fax: 390 2884; email: cad@mopipi.ub.bw).

Hand delivered applications should be submitted to Block 238, Office 104 or 107; (238/ 104 or 107).

NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.