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LECTURER Social Work

vacancy no: FSS/SW 1/2011closing date: 11/11/2011

Duties: The successful candidate is expected to (i) teach undergraduate as well as postgraduate courses within the Department of Social Work; (ii) have demonstrable capacity to teach social work methods, particularly a combination of any two of the following areas: clinical, community practice, social policy and research; (iii) undertake research either individually or with other members of staff in the Department; (iv) perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Head of Department.

Requirements: The candidate must have: (i) a Bachelor of Social Work degree with at least a second class second division, 2(ii) pass and an overall aggregate not less than 65% (ii) a Masters degree in Social Work or related fields; (ii) capacity to teach at least 2 of the listed areas/courses under ‘duties’; (iii) show evidence of engagement in research and service; (iv) a PhD will be an added advantage, so will academic leadership, experience in either teaching, administration, employment, or consultancy work. The CV should inter alia, provide a detailed list of courses (if any) ever taught and the levels at which they were taught, as well as research and publications where applicable.

Remuneration: The University offers a competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications

How To Apply: 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. You should quote the vacancy number of the post applied for, provide current C.Vs (including telephone, telex and telefax numbers and e-mail), certified true copies of educational certificates, transcripts and names and addresses of three referees. Send your application to:

The HR Manager, Social Sciences

Private Bag UB 00705

University of Botswana

Gaborone-Botswana

Telephone (267) 355 2556, Fax, (267) 318 5099. E-mail fssvacancies@mopipi.ub.bw.

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 above address, before the stipulated closing date.

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Please note that applications with incomplete information shall not be acknowledged

Hand delivered applications should be submitted to Office No. 136 in Block 240 (240/136) NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted