ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/ SENIOR LECTURER IN THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW

FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

DEPARTMENT OF LAW

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/ SENIOR LECTURER

VACANCY NO. FSS/ L 2/ 2015

Duties: The successful candidate will be expected to: (i) teach Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure, Civil Procedure and Practice, Evidence, Conveyancing and Notarial Practice, and Property Law; (ii) supervise students’ research projects and theses at both undergraduate and graduate levels; (iii) conduct research in his/her area of expertise; (iv) provide service to the community; (v) provide academic leadership; and (vi) carry out any other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Head of Department. The Department reserves the right to allocate other courses in addition to those outlined above.
 
Requirements: Associate Professor- Candidates should have (i) at least a Masters’ Degree in Law; (ii) 5 years of teaching experience at a University or comparable institution; (iii) have a good and sustained record of research and publications with at least 12 publications, 8 of which should be refereed journal articles; lead and/or single authored in at least 6 refereed journal articles or book chapters; (iv) evidence of service to University, the Profession and the Community; (v) evidence of effective academic leadership; (vi) a relevant PhD will be an added advantage. The curriculum vitae (CV) should contain a detailed list of publications; clearly specifying titles of publications, dates published, name(s) of publishers and name(s) of co-authors if any. Publications should be categorized into: books, monographs, refereed and non-refereed journals, chapters in books, etc.

Senior Lecturer- Candidates should have: (i) at least a Masters’ Degree in ¬Law; (ii) a Bachelors’ Degree in Law with at least a 2(i) pass; (iii) at least 3 years of teaching experience at a University or comparable institution; (iv) a good and sustained record of research and publications with at least 6 publications, 4 of which are peer reviewed journal articles; (v) lead and/or single author in at least 2 refereed journal articles or book chapters; (vi) applicants should demonstrate evidence of service; (vii) a relevant PhD and  demonstration of effective academic leadership will be added advantages. The curriculum vitae (CV) should contain a detailed list of publications; clearly specifying titles of publications, dates published, name(s) of publishers and name(s) of co-authors if any. Publications should be categorized into: books, monographs, refereed and non-refereed journals, chapters in books, etc.

Remuneration: The University of Botswana offers a competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications. 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, telefax and e-mail), certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts, names and addresses of three referees, and send complete documentation to: The Human Resource Manager, Faculty of Social Sciences, Private Bag UB 00705, Gaborone-Botswana; Telephone: (267) 355 2556; Fax (267) 318 5099; E-mail: fssvacancies@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 Block 240, Office No. 135: (240/135).

NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled