Lecturers, Fellows and Professor wanted at Botho University (BU)

About Us

Botho University (BU) is an ISO 9001:2015 certified organisation. It was established in Botswana in 1997 and has rapidly evolved over the years to become a leading multidisciplinary high quality tertiary education provider in the SADC region. Botho University has physical campuses based in Lesotho, Namibia, eSwatini and Ghana. It has also got a Blended and Distance Learning Campus (BDL) which is online.

Botho University is a dynamic University implementing programs that are unique and relevant to Africa. The University’s mission is to provide quality education and produce globally employable and entrepreneurial graduates.

The University is looking for suitable candidates to fill the following positions at its Gaborone Campus.

Academic positions

1. Professor – Faculty of Hospitality and Sustainable Tourism – Ref 22FHST00122
2. Fellow – Faculty of Business and Accounting – Ref 22FBA00123
3. Fellow – Faculty of Business and Accounting – Ref 22FBA00124
4. Lecturer / Senior Lecturer Investment and Banking (x 2) – Ref 22FBA00125
5. Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Risk Management (x2) – Ref 22FBA00126
6. Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Digital Marketing (xl) – Ref 22FBA00127
7. Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Business Management (xl) – Ref 22FBA00128
8. Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Small Business Management (xl) – Ref 22FBA00129
9. Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Business and Finance (xl) – Ref 22FBA00130
10. Lecturer / Fellow in Computing (xl) – Ref 22FET00131
11. Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Multimedia and Computer Engineering (xl) – Ref 22FET00132
12. Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Health Information Management (xl) – Ref 22FHE00133
13. Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Education and Language Skills (xl) – Ref 22FHE00134

Qualifications & Experience

1. A Ph.D In Hospitality or Tourism. A minimum of 5 years’ post qualification experience in the industry and at least 5 years’ teaching experience at a tertiary level.
2. A Ph.D or Master’s Degree in Accounting, Banking, Finance or Business with a professional qualification. A minimum of 5 years’ post qualification experience in the industry and at least 5 years’ teaching experience at a tertiary level.
3. A Ph.D or Master’s Degree in Accounting, Banking, Finance or Business with a professional qualification. A minimum of 5 years’ post qualification experience in the industry and at least 5 years’ teaching experience at a tertiary level.
4. A Ph.D or Master’s Degree In Accounting, Banking, Business Management, Finance, Risk Management and Insurance. A minimum of 5 years’ post qualification experience teaching at a tertiary level.
5. Master’s Degree in Investment, Banking, and Finance. A minimum of 2 years’ post qualification experience teaching at a tertiary level. Any professional qualification / certification in Banking will be an added advantage. Experience working in the industry and commerce is required.
6. Master’s Degree in Risk Management. A minimum of 2 years’ post qualification experience teaching at a tertiary level. Any professional qualification / certification in Risk Management will be an added advantage. Experience working in the industry and commerce is required.
7. Master’s Degree in Digital Marketing, Data Analytics, A minimum of 2 years’ post qualification experience teaching at a tertiary level. Any professional qualification / certification in digital marketing and data analytics will be an added advantage. Experience working in the industry and commerce is required.
8. Master’s Degree in Economics. A minimum of 2 years’ post qualification experience teaching at a tertiary level. Any professional qualification / certification in SPSS, ATLAS will be an added advantage. Experience working in the industry and commerce is required.
9. Master’s Degree in Small Business Management or Entrepreneurship.

 

A minimum of 2 years’ post qualification experience teaching at a tertiary level. Any professional qualification / certification in small business management will be an added advantage. Experience working in the industry and commerce is required.

10. A Ph.D. or Master’s Degree in Computing , Computer Science and Engineering or related field. A minimum of 2 years’ post qualification experience teaching at a tertiary level. Any computer related professional certifications is an added advantage.
11. A Ph.D. or Master’s Degree in Multimedia and Computer Engineering, Data science or related field. A minimum of 2 years’ post qualification experience teaching at a tertiary level. Any computer related professional certifications is an added advantage.
12. A Ph.D. or Master’s Degree in Medicine, Master of Public Health. A minimum of 4 years’ post qualification experience teaching at a tertiary level.
13. A Ph.D. or Master’s Degree in Higher Education, Education, or related field. A minimum of 3 years’ post qualification experience teaching at a tertiary level.
14. Possession of a teaching qualification such as a Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education (PGCHE), Post Graduate Diploma in Higher Education (PGDHE) or Masters in Higher Education (MHE) or a Master of Philosophy in Education and Training (MPhil LLL), is an added advantage.

Skills and Competencies required for each job:

• Must be a registered and qualified Assessor or Moderator.
• Must have 3 years of experience in programme / curriculum development.
• 2 years of experience at management and leadership level is an added advantage.
• Excellent Risk Management skills and Membership of Institute of Risk Management.
• Excellent Banking experience and Membership of Institute of Bankers Association.
• Excellent digital analytics skills
• Ability to inspire and motivate students.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with a good command of English.
• Good Organizational skills.
• Ability to coordinate and mentor projects and internships for students including liaison with local Science Institutions and Business industry.
• Maintain student records and execute various day to day administrative responsibilities involved with teaching.
• Continuously upgrade skills through self- study and work with peers.
• Be a constructive member of Botho University team.
• Research and publishing.
• Ability to fully navigate online learning platforms

To apply for these vacancies please follow the link below: https://bothouniversity.applytojob.com/apply

Closing date for this vacancy is August 24, 2022.

Please note that only applications submitted through JazzHR link will be accepted. Short-listing of candidates will be based on academic qualifications, relevant experience and general disposition. Only the shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview.