DIRECTOR Business

vacancy no: FB/ GSB 1/ 2012	closing date: Open until filled
The Faculty of Business, University of Botswana is inviting applications for the post of the Director in its Graduate School of Business. The University of Botswana is a Public Institution situated in Gaborone, the nation’s capital city. In 2010, the University of Botswana approved the establishment of the Graduate School of Business (GSB) embedded within the Faculty of Business. The objective of GSB is to increase access to business education through the expansion of graduate and executive development programs and to help the Faculty of Business to become a Regional Center of Excellence in Business Education, Research and Engagement with Industry. Currently, the Faculty offers a number of undergraduate programmes, a Master of Business Administration (MBA) and PhD in Business. Duties: The main purpose of the job is to provide leadership for the development of the Graduate School of Business as an academic entity within the Faculty of Business with a shared vision and common purpose among the constituent programs. The primary duties are (i) Leadership and planning; (ii) Academic Leadership; (iii) Financial Management; (iv) Human Resources; (v) Resource allocation and utilization; (vi) any other duties as may be assigned by the Dean of Faculty of Business. Requirements: Applicants for the post should have (i) a relevant Bachelors and Masters Degree in Business related areas; (ii) attained the rank of Professor; (iii) a traceable record of excellence in teaching and research supervision at graduate level as well as hands-on experience with the development and management of graduate programs and; (iv) excellent interpersonal, communication and analytical skills; (v) PhD or equivalent qualification in business related areas and a well-grounded knowledge of the latest trends in higher education and University Governance systems will be added advantages. 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 Human Resource Manager, Faculty of Business, Private Bag UB 00701, Gaborone-Botswana, Tel: (267) 355 2231; Fax. (267) 3185102. E-mail tsimako@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 Block 245, Office No. 119, (245/119).