PART-TIME TUTORS IN ADULT EDUCATION

CENTRE FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION

DEPARTMENT OF DISTANCE EDUCATION

PART-TIME TUTORS -  ADULT EDUCATION

VACANCY NO: CCE/ DE 3/ 2016

The University of Botswana offers the Diploma in Adult Education (DAE) and Diploma in Non-Governmental Organisations Management (NGO) programmes. The University of Botswana invites applications for qualified persons to take up part time tutoring in the above programmes.

Duties: The successful applicants will be expected to engage in tutoring students of the above distance learning programmes in any of the following areas for the academic year 2015/ 2016.

DAE STREAM: 1) Principles of Adult Education; 2) Introduction to the Psychology of Adult Education; 3) Introduction to Planning Programmes for Adult Learners; 4) Historical and Philosophical Foundations of Adult Education; 5) The Psychology of Adult Learning; 6) Programme Planning and Evaluation in Adult Education; 7) Community Project Planning and Management; 8) Rural Development and Rural Extension; 9) Integrated Skills Project; 10) Adult Education and Society; 11) Adult Education in Practice; 12) Introduction to Educational Research; 13)Teaching Methods for Adult Education; 14) Gender Issues in Adult Education; 15) Adult Education and the World of Work; 16) Supervising Adult Education Programmes; 17) Integrated Extension; 18) Psychology and the Adult Learner; 19) Participatory Development Methods; 20) Lifelong Learning.    

NGO STREAM    : 1) Contemporary issues in NGOs; 2) Organizational design and development; 3) Capacity building and sustainability for NGOs; 4) Labour relations in NGOs; 5) Programme planning and evaluation of adult education; 6) Communications and study skills 1 & 2; 7) Computing & information skills Fundamentals 1 & 2; 8) HIV/AIDS and Community Home Based Care; 9) Participatory Development Methods; 10) Policy Formulation and Analysis for NGOs; 11) Gender Awareness in NGOs; 12) Organizational Design and Development; 13) NGOs HIV/AIDS and Behavioural Change; 14) Lifelong Learning.

Requirements: Applicants should have (i) a relevant Bachelor’s Degree in the respective areas with at least a second class, first division (2.1) pass/ GPA of at least 3.6; (ii) a relevant Master’s Degree in the respective areas of specialization will be an added advantage; (iii) show evidence of engagement in research and service; (iv) a relevant PhD will be an added advantage, so will academic leadership and teaching experience at a University or comparable institution. The CV should inter alia, provide a detailed list of courses (if any) ever taught and the levels at which they were taught, as well as research and publications where applicable. .  Preference will be given to people who have experience in tutoring distance learners.  Candidates will be expected to undergo orientation workshop.

Remuneration: The University offers a competitive hourly rate for Part-time services. 

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 Resources Manager, Centre for Continuing Education, University of Botswana, Private Bag UB00707, Gaborone; Telephone (267) 355-4069 or (267) 355-5323; Fax (267) 3909156; 

Applicants should inform their referees to submit their references direct to the University of Botswana before the stipulated closing date.

Hand delivered applications should be submitted to Block 243, Office No. 129/130 (243/129 OR 130).

NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.