FACULTY OF EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS
VACANCY No. IRC 2109
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the lecturer position in Special Education, Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education.
Duties: The successful candidate is expected to: (i) teach undergraduate and graduate level courses in Special and/or Inclusive Education. (ii) actively participate in the supervision and assessment of graduate students. (iii) participate in all academic and professional activities of the Department, including teaching practice, research, and curriculum review, and (iv) carry out any other duties as may be assigned by the Head of Department.
Requirements: Applicants should have a (i) Doctorate in any of the following areas: (i) Special education, inclusive education, and special and inclusive education. (ii) Master’s degree in special education, inclusive education, or special and inclusive education (iii) Bachelor’s degree in special or Inclusive Education provided their area of concentration demonstrates courses in intellectual and developmental disabilities or mental retardation. (iv). Show evidence of engagement in research. Added advantage: (v) Teaching experience at a university or comparative institution. (vi) Showing evidence of governance and social engagement.
N.B. Applicants with relevant Master’s degree in special education, inclusive education, or special and inclusive education with a Bachelor’s degree in special or Inclusive Education with at least 2(i) or equivalent provided their area of concentration demonstrates courses in intellectual and developmental disabilities or mental retardation may be considered under special circumstances
How to Apply: Signed Letters of application 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; and 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 names and addresses and contacts of three referees. Applicants should inform their referees to (i) Quote the Vacancy Number(s) and Position(s) applied for and (ii) submit their references directly to the address below, before the stipulated closing date.
The Human Resources Manager, Faculty of Education, University of Botswana, Private Bag UB00702, Gaborone Botswana or Email: Educaio@ub.ac.bw. Telephone: (267) 355 2392/4069.
Please note that applications with incomplete information shall not be acknowledged. Hand-delivered applications should be submitted to Office No 111 at Block 231 (231/111).
NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Closing Date: 21 February 2025