SENIOR LECTURER/LECTURER African Languages & Literature

vacancy no: FH/ALL 3/2011	closing date: 11/11/2011
Duties: The successful candidate will be expected to teach Linguistics courses at various levels of the Department’s academic programmes (which include BA and MA degrees) and perform other duties that may be assigned by the head of the department. The candidate is also expected to contribute to the academic standing and good reputation of the department of African Languages and Literature by engaging in research, publications and/or external professional activities. Requirements: Senior Lecturer; the candidate should possess (i) a Masters degree in African or general linguistics, the possession of a PhD would be an added advantage; (ii) at least 3 years of teaching experience at university or equivalent institution (iii) expertise in teaching and research in some of the following areas: Translation/interpretation, Lexicography and Term development (iv) a minimum of 6 pieces of published research (e.g books, book chapters or journal articles), at least 4 of these should be refereed journal articles, lead or single author in at least 2; (v) the candidate should demonstrate evidence of sustained research output; (vi) evidence of service to the university, the profession and the community (vii). The curriculum vitae should contain a detailed list of published works, clearly specifying titles of publications, dates published, names of publishers, name/s of co-authors and number of pages. (viii) Knowledge of Setswana or any African language will be an added advantage. Lecturer; the candidate should possess (i) MA in African or general linguistics, the possession of a PhD would be an added advantage; (ii) teaching experience at university or equivalent institution would be an added advantage (iii) expertise in teaching and research in some of the following areas: Translation/interpretation, Lexicography and Term development (iv) evidence of engagement in research and service (iv) Knowledge of Setswana or any African language will be an added advantage. 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 Faculty of Engineering and Technology University of Botswana P/Bag UB 0061 Gaborone Botswana Telephone: (267) 355 4214 Fax (267) 3952309 E-mail: lebogang@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. Click here to apply online Please note that applications with incomplete information shall not be acknowledged Hand delivered applications should be submitted to Office No.: 009 Block 1000 (1000/009). NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.