Botswana Open University: LECTURER – SCHOOL OF EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF SPECIAL & INCLUSIVE EDUCATION. The Lecturer’s job entails Curriculum Design and Development, promoting teaching and learning, research, programme coordination and administration, University and Community service.
Key Responsibilities
- Participate in the identification, design, development, review, production and delivery of distance learning programmes and courses through online and other multi-media forms.
- Participate in the development of instructional materials.
- Facilitate teaching, marking and assessment of learner performance to enable progression.
- Participate in periodic reviews aimed at improving and enhancing teaching methods.
- Carry out part-time staff training and support.
- Undertake research and publication, including presentation of papers at conferences and colloquia.
- Provide services to the University through participation in its committees and related relevant units.
- Drive the programme’s outreach strategy through services provided to professional bodies and the community.
- Liaise with relevant partners for the promotion of the profession and the School at large.
- Undertake any other relevant related duties as required by the University from time to time.
Requirements
- At least a Master’s Degree in one of the following: Special Education, Special & Inclusive Education, Special Needs Education, Special Needs & Development, Inclusive Education.
- A minimum of 2 years work experience in a teacher training institution, in which responsibilities have included teaching and supervision of undergraduate and/or graduate students.
- Demonstrable evidence of familiarity with use of electronic resources in the delivery of teaching and learning.
- Demonstrable evidence of conducting independent academic research.
- Registration with BQA as Assessor and/or Moderator.
- A PhD in Special and Inclusive Education or related field.
How to Apply
Application Email: recruitment@staff.bou.ac.bw
CV Template: Please use the CV Template available online at: https://www.bou.ac.bw/images/BOUCVTEMPLATE.docx
Submission Requirements: Email application together with copies of Curriculum Vitae, relevant certified copies of certificates and two recent relevant references.
Address Applications to:
Director, Human Resources
Botswana Open University
Private Bag BO 187, Bontleng, Gaborone
Closing Date: 13th March 2026
Notes: Only short-listed candidates will be responded to. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
CV Template: Please use the CV Template available online at: https://www.bou.ac.bw/images/BOUCVTEMPLATE.docx
Submission Requirements: Email application together with copies of Curriculum Vitae, relevant certified copies of certificates and two recent relevant references.
Address Applications to:
Director, Human Resources
Botswana Open University
Private Bag BO 187, Bontleng, Gaborone
Closing Date: 13th March 2026
Notes: Only short-listed candidates will be responded to. Incomplete applications will not be considered.