PROFESSOR POLITICAL SCIENCE – UNIVERSITY OF BOTSWANA

VACANCY 

JOB OPPORTUNITY

The University of Botswana invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the below positions.

1. FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

a) Department of Political and Administrative Studies

Professor in Political Science (contract position) *REF: Vacancy No. IRC 2830

REQUIREMENTS: applicants should have: (i) a PhD in Political Science or related discipline; (ii) research collaboration with cognate disciplines in the University; (iii) external examiner for Masters and/or PhD theses internationally.

UNIVERSITY TEACHING EXPERIENCE OR EQUIVALENT: 9 years.

Duties:

The successful candidate will be expected to: (i) teach undergraduate and graduate level courses; (ii) teach at least three of the following: International Relations; Security Studies; Analysis of National Security Policies; Foreign Policy Analysis; Communications in the Military; Diplomacy and Statecraft; and Research Methods and Computer Applications; (iii) perform any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Head of Department.

b) Department of Psychology

Professor in Psychology (3 year contract) *REF: Vacancy No. IRC 2831

REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants should have/be: i) a PhD in Psychology with specialisation in Health Psychology or related field; ii) (i) research awards and other forms of research recognition, where appropriate will be an added advantage.
UNIVERSITY TEACHING EXPERIENCE OR EQUIVALENT: 9 years.

The successful candidate will be expected to: (i) teach post-graduate and undergraduate level courses in Psychology; (ii) supervise post graduate and undergraduate student’s projects as need may arise; (iii) participate in the academic, governance and social engagement in Psychology or related field; (iv) and perform any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Head of Department