LECTURER IN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT, FAMILY STUDIES & EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT – UNIVERSITY OF BOTSWANA

FACULTY OF EDUCATION

DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES

VACANCY NO: FE/FCS01/2019

LECTURER IN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT, FAMILY STUDIES & EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT

Duties:  The successful applicants will be expected to: (i) teach both undergraduate and graduate Family & Consumer Sciences courses focusing on Human Development, Family Studies, Early Childhood Development and Consumer Studies (ii) supervise students’ research projects, (iii) conduct research in his/her areas of expertise, (iv) provide service for the university, profession, and community and (v) carry out duties assigned by the head of department.

Requirements:   Applicants should have: (i) at least a Masters’ Degree in Human Development and Family Studies or Early Childhood Development, and Family Studies or related fields; (ii) a Bachelor’s Degree in Family & Consumer Sciences/Home Economics or related fields 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.

Remuneration: The University offers competitive salaries and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications.

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, fax and e-mail), certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts, names and addresses of three (3) referees, and send complete documentation to:

The HR Manager, Faculty of Education, University of Botswana, Private Bag UB 00702, Gaborone-Botswana; Telephone: (267) 355 2840; Fax (267) 318 5096; E-mail: [email protected]. Applicants should inform their referees to: (i) Quote the Vacancy number and position applied for and (ii) submit their references directly to the above address, before the stipulated closing date.

Please note that applications with incomplete information shall not be acknowledged.

Hand delivered applications should be submitted to Office No 111 or 104 at Block 231.

NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted