SENIOR LECTURER/ LECTURER IN THE DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY

FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY

SENIOR LECTURER/ LECTURER

VACANCY NO FSS/ PSY 4/ 2015

The Department of Psychology is looking for an innovative psychologists who can assist in developing psychology as an academic and professional discipline in Botswana.
SENIOR LECTURER

Duties:  The successful applicant should be able to; (i) teach psychology courses; (ii) supervise research projects, (iii) initiate, promote and participate in research; (iv) provide academic leadership through programme development and research; (v) act as a mentor to junior academic staff; (vi) participate in all academic and professional activities of the Department; (vii) provide service to the Community, University, and Profession. (viii) Carry out any other duties and responsibilities as and when assigned by the Head of Department.

Requirements: The applicants   should have; (i) At least a Masters’ Degree in a relevant field of Psychology from a recognized University or institution with accredited psychology programs and must have conducted empirical research with a thesis as a component of the master’s degree; (ii) an Undergraduate Degree in Psychology (e.g. Bachelor of Psychology, BA or BSc in Psychology) from a recognized institution with at least a 2(i) pass; (iii) at least three (3) years teaching experience at a University or comparable institution with accredited psychology programmes; (iv) an excellent cumulative and sustained record of research and publication and experience in supervising students’ research projects; (v) at least 6 publications, 4 of which must be peer reviewed journal articles in the discipline of Psychology; (vi) Lead and/or single author in at least 2 refereed journal articles or book chapters; (vii) 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 should address the stated qualifications and provide any other information to assist the University to determine your suitability for the position.  They should quote the vacancy number of the post applied for, provide current CVs (including telephone and telefax numbers, and e-mail), certified true copies of educational certificates and transcripts, samples of their publications, names, addresses and contact details of three referees.  Applicants should inform their referees to (i) quote the vacancy number (ii) position applied for, and (iii) submit their references directly to the address stated below before the stipulated closing date.  Send your application to: The Human Resources Manager, Faculty of Social Sciences, Private Bag UB 00705, Gaborone-Botswana.  Tel. (267) 355 4894 Fax (267) 318 5099.  E-mail:  fssvacancies@mopipi.ub.bw.

Hand delivered applications should be submitted to Office No. 137 at Block 240. 

NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted

CLOSING DATE: open until filled