Lecturer in Economics

Duties: The successful candidate will be expected to (i) develop and teach undergraduate, postgraduate in Economics courses, (ii) supervise undergraduate and postgraduate research projects. In addition, the applicant must have demonstrable capacity to teach at least one of the following courses: Health Economics, Managerial Economics, Public Sector Economics, and Labour Economics. Ability to teach quantitative methods will be an added advantage; (iii) undertake scholarly research either individually or in collaboration with others, (iv) Participate in professional and community engagement, and (v) perform duties or responsibilities at the Department, Faculty and University levels assigned by the Head of Department.

Requirements: Applicants should have: (i) a doctoral degree in Economics or related field; (ii) a Master’s degree in Economics or related field; (iii) a Bachelor’s Degree Economics or related field; (iv) evidence of engagement in research. Evidence of governance and social engagement in any of the above or related field, as well as teaching (courses related to marketing and\or international business) at the University or comparable institution will be added advantages.

NB: In special circumstances, a Master’s degree in Economics or related field with a relevant Bachelor’s degree of at least a 2.1 pass//GPA of at least 3.6 or equivalent may be considered in special circumstances.

Remuneration: The University offers a competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications. For more information on the University, please visit our website; www.ub.bw

Applicants are to address the stated qualifications in their application letters and provide other information to assist the University determine their suitability for the position. They should also quote the vacancy number of the post applied for, provide current CVs (including telephone, and e-mail), certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts, names, addresses and contact details of three referees. Complete documentation should be sent to: The Human Resources Manager, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Botswana, Private Bag UB 00705, Gaborone-Botswana; Telephone: (267) 355 4894; Fax (267) 318 5099. Email: fssvacancies@ub.ac.bw. Applicants should inform their referees to: (i) Quote the Vacancy number and position applied for before the stipulated closing date. Hand delivered applications should be submitted to Block 240 Office 137 (240/137.

Please note that applications with incomplete information shall not be acknowledged.

NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted

Closing Date:         Open Until Filled