Lecturer/ Distance Courses Coordinator (2 year Contract Position)

(i) Liaising with academic departments in planning the conversion of existing courses to the distance mode within a multi-media environment;

(ii) Receiving course outlines and assessment items from course tutors for posting on the WebCT, as well as ensuring that they are updated regularly and informing the CCE Programme Coordinator accordingly;

(iii) Monitoring materials development processes to ensure that writers, content reviews and copy editors meet the agreed deadlines and participating in writing/tutors training and item setting workshops, in liaison with CCE Programme Coordinator;

(iv) Soliciting assessment items i.e assignments, tests and examinations, and oversee their moderation including printing examination papers to ensure quality and confidentiality;

(v) Soliciting reading materials from course tutors and forwarding them to CCE for distribution to learners;

(vi) Liaising with Academic Services in the recruitment of students;

(vii) Participating in learners academic registration, and proving career guidance and counselling (for distance learners) including maintaining up to date learners' records:

(viii) Processing of part-time tutors' applications and assisting in monitoring and processing tutors' claims, including maintaining up to-date tutors' records,

(ix) Assisting in quality assurance processes and procedures of all programmes;

(x) Engaging in teaching, develop materials as well as conduct research in his/her own area of specialization and

(xi) Perform any other duties that are assigned to him/her by the Deputy Dean.

Qualifications and Requirements

Applicants should have

(i) at least a Masters' Degree in any of the Business disciplines;

(ii) a relevant Bachelor's Degree with at least a 2(i) pass/ GPA of at least 3.6;

(iii) show evidence of engagement in research and service;

(iv) a relevant PhD, Experience in Distance Learning Education, teaching experience at a University or comparable institution and demonstration of effective academic leadership will be added advantage.

Salary and Benefits

The university offers a competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications. For more information on the university please visit our website www.ub.bw

Contacts

Letters of applications are to address the stated qualifications and provide any other information to assist the University to determine your suitability for position. You should quote the vacancy number of the applied for, provide current CVs (including telephone, telex and telefax numbers and e-mail), certified true copies of educational certificates, transcript 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 above address, before the stipulated closing date. Send your application to:

The HR Manager, Faculty of Business,

University Of Botswana

Private Bag UB 0071

Gaborone

Botswana

Tel: (267) 355 2231

Fax: (267) 318 5102

E-mail: tshimako@mopipi@ub.bw

Hand delivered applications should be submitted to block 245, office 119 (245/119)

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted

Source:Sunday Standard 13 - 19 December 2015