Lecturer Political Science- University of Botswana

Closing date 18 May 2012

FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE STUDIES

LECTURER IN POLITICAL SCIENCE- CONTRACT POSITION (Citizens Only)
VACANCY NO: FSS/ PAS 1/2012
Duties: (i) The successful applicant will be expected to teach Undergraduate as well as Post Graduate courses and must have a solid background in Political Science. (ii) The applicant must have demonstrable capacity to teach at least three of the following courses: Internationals Political Economy, Leadership and Governance, Foundations of Public Management and Institutions, Critical Thinking, Globalisation, and Contemporary Africa. (iii) perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Head of Department. 


Requirements: Applicants must: (i) have an M.A. in Political Science plus Bachelors degree in a relevant discipline with at least 2(i) pass and an overall aggregate not less than 65%; (ii) show evidence of engagement in research and service; (iii) teaching experience at a University or comparable institution and demonstration of effective academic leadership will be added advantages. 

LECTURER IN POLITICAL SCIENCE - CONTRACT POSITION (Citizens Only)
­VACANCY NO: FSS/ PAS 2/2012

Duties: (i) The successful applicant will be expected to teach Undergraduate as well as Post Graduate courses and must have a solid background in Political Science. (ii) The applicant must have demonstrable capacity to teach at least three of the following course: International Security; Human Rights in World Politics; World Politics since 1945; Botswana's National Security; Africa in World Politics of Regionalism. (iii) perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Head of Department. 

Requirements: Applicants must: (i) have an M.A. in Political Science plus Bachelors degree in a relevant discipline with at least 2(i) pass and an overall aggregate not less than 65%; (ii) show evidence of engagement in research and service; (iii) teaching experience at a University or comparable institution and demonstration of effective academic leadership will be added advantages. 

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 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. Applicants should inform their referees to: (i) Quote the Vacancy number and position applied for and (ii) Submit their references directly to the address below, before the stipulated closing date. Send your application to: The Human Resources Manager, Faculty of Social Sciences, Private Bag UB 00705, Gaborone-Botswana; Telephone: (267) 355 2562, Fax: (267) 318 5099. E-mail: fssvacancies@mopipi.ub.bw

Hand delivered applications should be submitted to Office No. 136 in Block 240 (240/136).
NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted
CLOSING DATE: 18 MAY 2012