Coordinator/Lecturer at UNIVERSITY OF BOTSWANA

FACULTY OF BUSINESS

BUSINESS CLINIC

VACANCY NO: IRC 1945

Duties: The successful candidate will be required to devote 70% of his/her time performing coordination functions of the Business Clinic including i) to establish and maintain links with the industry; ii) to establish and maintain a business consultancy unit whose functions shall be to provide consultancy services to the public; iii) to effectively manage students’ activities associated with the Business Clinic’s mandate; iv) Managing the Business Clinic’s operational performance against established goals and objectives identifying areas for improvement and recommending corrective action needed.

20% of the candidate’s time shall be devoted to conducting research in his/her area of specialization while 10% shall be devoted to teaching, assessing and developing course materials as well as supervising student projects.

The candidate is also expected to perform any other tasks which are incidental to and aligned with the above key functions as may be directed by the Deputy Dean of the Faculty.  

Requirements:

Candidates should have a minimum of PhD in any business related disciplines. The following shall be added advantages: i) A proven track record in developing and managing industry partnerships; ii) A proven record of providing consultancy services; iii) A minimum of 3 years’ experience in small business and entrepreneurship development, one of which is in a higher education context; iv) Evidence of engagement in research; v) Evidence of involvement in governance and community engagement; vi) Evidence of teaching at a University or comparable institution and vii) Demonstration of effective academic leadership.

N.B. Applicants with a relevant Masters’ Degree with at least a 2.1 pass of at least 3.6 may be considered under special circumstances for teaching and research.

Remuneration: The University of Botswana offers a competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications.  For more information about the University visit our website: www.ub.ac.bw

How to Apply: 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 CV’s (including telephone, telefax and email), certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts, names and addresses of three referees, and send complete documentation to: The Human Resource Manager, Faculty of Business, University of Botswana, Private Bag UB00701, Gaborone, Botswana, Telephone (267) 355 2231 or 355 5844; Email: fobvacancies@ub.ac.bw. 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 stipulated closing date. Please note that applications with incomplete information shall not be processed.

Hand delivered applications should be submitted to Block 245 Office 233.

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Closing date: 13 December 2024