LECTURER IN THE DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY (RE- ADVERTISEMENT)

FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY

VACANCY NO:  FSS/ PSY 3/ 2016 

LECTURER     (Re-advertisement)

Duties: The successful applicant will be expected to: (i) teach any undergraduate Psychology courses; (ii) supervise students’ research projects; (iii) conduct research in his/ her area of expertise; (iv) provide service to the university, profession and community, and (v) carry out any other duties as assigned by the Head of Department. 

Requirements: The applicants should have; (i) at least a Masters’ Degree in Industrial/ Organisational Psychology from a recognized University or institution with accredited Psychology programmes; (ii) an Undergraduate Degree in Psychology (with a single or double major in psychology: e.g. Bachelor of Psychology, BA or BSc in Psychology combined or single major) from a recognized institution with at least a 2(i) pass; (iii) show evidence of engagement in research and service. The following will be added advantages: a strong methodological and statistical component at Masters’ level; conducted empirical research with a thesis as a component of the Master’s Degree; a PhD in Industrial/ Organisational Psychology; a good record of research and publications in refereed and reputable journals and journal outlets; academic leadership; teaching experience at a tertiary level or comparable institution.

Remuneration: The University of Botswana offers a competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Applicants should submit certified copies of theirs qualifications and provide any other information to assist the University to determine their suitability for the position. They should quote the vacancy number of the post applied for, provide a current CV (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