LECTURER IN PORTUGUESE LANGUAGE

FACULTY OF HUMANITIES

PORTUGUESE DEPARTMENT

VACANCY NO: FH/ PRT 1/ 2019

LECTURER IN PORTUGUESE LANGUAGE

The University of Botswana is introducing a Bachelor’s degree in Portuguese Language and Lusophone Studies, therefore the Faculty of Humanities is looking for a lecturer qualified to teach Portuguese Language and Lusophone culture and Literature.

Duties: The successful candidate will teach European Portuguese as a foreign language. She/he will also be expected to produce didactic material and examine students in all levels that are offered by LAPE (Language Centre of Certification and Evaluation in Portuguese as a foreign language). In addition, the appointee shall perform any other duties assigned by the Head of Department.

Qualifications: Applicants must be holders of at least a (i) Master’s degree in Portuguese Studies or Master’s degree in teaching Portuguese as a Foreign/Second Language or an equivalent programme; (ii) a Bachelor’s degree Level in which Portuguese Studies was a major with at least 2 (i) pass/GPA of at least 3.6; (iii) show evidence of engagement in research and service; (iv)  the following will be added advantages; (a) Post-Graduate Diploma in Teaching Portuguese as a Foreign/Second Language and or a PhD in a relevant field; (b) teaching experience at a University or comparable institution and demonstration of effective academic leadership; (c) Candidates should have Portuguese native speaker fluency or have C1 level (according to The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) in European Portuguese and have a working knowledge of English; (d) the successful candidate must be able to teach European Portuguese Language and Culture; (e) at least three years of experience in teaching European Portuguese as a Foreign/Second Language.

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

How to apply: SIGNED Letters of applications are to address the stated qualifications and provide any other information to assist the University to determine your suitability for the position.   Applicants should indicate clearly the position  applied for, quote the vacancy numbers; provide current CVs which must include contact information (telephone/mobile numbers, email address, postal address and fax number), certified copies of educational certificates, transcripts and THREE (3) reference letters to: The Human Resources Manager, Faculty of Humanities, Private Bag 00703, Gaborone, Botswana E-mail: [email protected]. Tel (267) 3552642, Fax (267) 3185098.

Hand delivered applications should be submitted to office 123 at Block 239, University of Botswana.

NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.