LECTURER – TEXTILE AND CLOTHING

DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES

LECTURER – TEXTILE AND CLOTHING (2 YEARS CONTRACT POSITION)

VACANCY NO: FE/ FCS 1/ 2016

The University of Botswana seeks to recruit a Senior Lecturer in the Family & Consumer Sciences Department

Requirements

Duties: The successful applicant will be expected to: (i) Provide academic leadership through enhancement of teaching, research and community service activities of the department; (ii) Teach Textile and Clothing and other Family and Consumer Studies courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels; (iii) Initiate, develop and establish research programs in Textile and Clothing and other related areas in Family and Consumer Sciences together with other staff in the department; (iv) Carry out any other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Head of Department.

Requirements: Applicants should have: (i) at least a Masters’ Degree in Home Economics/ Family and Consumer Sciences in Textile and Clothing; (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, teaching experience at a University or comparable institution and demonstration of effective academic leadership will be added advantages.

Benefits

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

Closing date and application instructions

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. Send your application to: The Human Resource Manager, Faculty of Education, Private Bag UB 00702, Gaborone, Tel: (267) 355 2392/ 2840; Fax: (267) 318 5096; E-mail: educaio@mopipi.ub.bw. 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.

Hand delivered applications should be submitted to Room No. 111 or 104 at Block 231 (231/111 and 231/104).

NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted

Closing Date: 31st March 2016