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SENIOR LECTURER/ LECTURER Family and Consumer Sciences

vacancy no: : FE/FCS 6/2012closing date: 23/11/2012
Duties: The successful applicant will be expected to (i) provide academic leadership through enhancement of teaching, research and community service activities of the Department; (ii) teach undergraduate as well as post-graduate courses; (iii) initiate, develop and establish research programs in Nutrition; (iv) carry out any responsibilities as may be assigned by the Head of Department.
Requirements: Senior Lecturer: Applicants must have (i) a Master’s Degree in Nutrition or a related discipline; (ii) a Bachelor’s Degree in Food and Nutrition or Nutrition with at least a 2(i) pass/ GPA of at least 3.6; (iii) at least 3 years of teaching experience at a University or comparable institution; (iv) have a good and sustained record of research and publications with at least 6 published publications, 4 of which must be in peer reviewed journals, (v) lead and/or single author in a least 2 journal articles or book chapters; (vi) evidence of sustained research activity and output; (vii) a relevant PhD, evidence of engagement in service and demonstration of effective academic leadership will be added advantages. Lecturer: Applicants must have (i) a Masters’ Degree in Nutrition or a related discipline; (ii) a Bachelor’s Degree in Food and Nutrition or Nutrition with at least a 2(i) pass/ GPA of at least 3.6; (ii) show evidence of engagement in research and service; (iv) a relevant PhD, teaching experience at a University or comparable institution and demonstration of effective academic leadership 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.
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