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SENIOR LECTURER IN RECREATION & LEISURE STUDIES Physical Education

vacancy no: FE/ PE 10/ 2012closing date: 21/09/2012

Duties: The successful candidate will be expected to: (i) teach Undergraduate and Graduate level Courses in Recreation & Leisure Studies; (ii) supervise Undergraduate and Graduate students; (iii) participate in the supervision of Teaching Practice and Recreation & Leisure Studies practicum; (iv) participate in all academic and professional activities of the Department including research and outreach; (v) carry out any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Head of Department.

Requirements: Candidates should have: (i) a relevant Masters’ Degree; (ii) a Bachelors’ Degree in Recreation & Leisure Studies or related fields with at least a 2(i) pass/ GPA of at least 3.6 or equivalent; (iii) at least 3 years of teaching experience (in Recreation & Leisure Studies) at a university or comparable institution; (iv) a good and sustained record of research and publications with at least 6 publications, 4 of which are peer reviewed journal articles; (v) lead and/or single author in at least 2 refereed journal articles or book chapters; (vi) applicants should demonstrate evidence of service; (vii) applicants should state clearly their areas of teaching and research experience; (viii) a relevant PhD and demonstration of effective academic leadership will be added advantages. The curriculum vitae (CV) should contain a detailed list of publications; clearly specifying titles of publications, dates published, name(s) of publishers and name(s) of co-authors if any. Publications should be categorized into: books, monographs, refereed and non-refereed journals, chapters in books, etc.

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.

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 below address, before the stipulated closing date.

Send your applications to:

The HR Manager, Faculty of Education

University of Botswana

Private Bag UB 00702, Gaborone-Botswana

Telephone: (267) 355 2840

Fax (267) 318 5096

E-mail: Educaio@mopipi.ub.bw.

Click here to apply online

Please note that applications with incomplete information shall not be acknowledged

Hand delivered applications should be submitted to Room No. 111 Block 231 (231/111). NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted