Lecturer in Psychology (University of Botswana)

Lecturer in Psychology Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the post of Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in Sport Science (Sport Psychology), Department of Sport Science, Faculty of Education. Duties: The successful applicant will be expected to: i) teach Graduate and Undergraduate courses in Sport Psychology; ii) participate in all academic and professional activities of the department including research and curriculum review; iii) take an active part in the supervision and assessment of Graduate and Undergraduate students’ research projects; iv) carry out any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Head of Department. Requirements: Senior Lecturer: Candidates should have: (i) a Doctoral Degree in Sport Science/Physical education; with a focus in Sport Psychology; ii) a Master degree in Sport Science/Physical education or related field; iii) at least 3 years teaching experience at a university or comparable institution; (iii) an excellent cumulative and sustained record of research and publications with at least 6 pieces of research products published by recognized publishers, 4 of which should be articles in refereed/accredited journals in internationally recognized indexing databases. The remaining 2 publications could be journal articles, books chapters, peer reviewed conference proceedings, etc. published by recognized publishers. An academic book may be equivalent to a maximum of 4 articles in referred/accredited journals, depending on the quality and standing of the publisher; (iv) Sustained research output: a minimum of 1 peer reviewed publication every 2 years; (v) Scholarly presentations at national and and/or international conferences; (vi) be lead and/or single author in at least 2 referred journal articles; (vii) Publications should be spread nationally and /or internationally and across journals; (viii) Some research impact, including but not limited to citations, the h-index, patents policy applications, peer reviews, publications that are prescribed texts in other institutions, etc. (required in at least 1 of the these; (ix) recognized as being of at least national research standing (eg reviewer of for refereed/accredited national and regional publishers); editorial board member of at least a national publisher in a relevant field; invitation keynote speaker at national/and or international conferences (required in at least 1 of these); (x) Evidence of governance and social engagement activities. The following will be added advantages: (i) Sustained research activity; on-going internally supported research; (ii) Research awards and other forms of research recognition, where appropriate; (iii) Examiner/moderator/assessor for undergraduate and/or graduate; (iv) Evidence of effective academic leadership; a multi-disciplinary experience in teaching, research, administration or consultancy work. The curriculum vitae should contain a detailed list of published works, clearly specifying titles of publications, ISBN numbers (for books, book chapters and conference proceedings),dates of publications, names of publishers, name/s of co-authors if any and number of pages. The works should be categorized into books, book chapters, refereed journals, non-refereed works, consultancies and practical media projects. Lecturer: Applicants should have: i) a Doctoral Degree in Sport Science/Physical education; with a focus in Sport Psychology; ii) a Master degree in Sport Science/Physical education or related field; iii) show evidence of engagement in research; iv) teaching experience at University level or comparable institution, Governance and Social Engagement and effective academic leadership will be an added advantages. NB: Applicants with a Master’s degree in Sport Science/Physical education or related areas with a relevant Bachelor’s degree or cognate field with at least 2(i) pass/GPA of at least 3.6 or equivalent may be considered under special circumstances. Remuneration: University offers competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications. How to apply: Applicants are to address the stated qualification 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 CV’s (including telephone, telefax and email), certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts, names and addresses of three referees, and send complete documentation to: The HR Manager, Faculty of Education, University of Botswana, Private Bag UB 00702, Gaborone-Botswana or E-mail: Educaio@ub.ac.bw. . Telephone 355 2840, Fax (267) 3183096. 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. Please note that applications with incomplete information shall not be acknowledged. Please note that applications with incomplete information shall not be processed. Hand delivered applications should be submitted to Office No 111 at Block 231 (231/111). NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted Closing date: Open until filled If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Psychoneuroxy

Lecturer in Psychology

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the post of Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in Sport Science (Sport Psychology), Department of Sport Science, Faculty of Education.

Duties: The successful applicant will be expected to: i) teach Graduate and Undergraduate courses in Sport Psychology; ii) participate in all academic and professional activities of the department including research and curriculum review; iii) take an active part in the supervision and assessment of Graduate and Undergraduate students’ research projects; iv) carry out any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Head of Department.

Requirements:

Senior Lecturer: Candidates should have: (i) a Doctoral Degree in Sport Science/Physical education; with a focus in Sport Psychology; ii) a Master degree in Sport Science/Physical education or related field; iii) at least 3 years teaching experience at a university or comparable institution; (iii) an excellent cumulative and sustained record of research and publications with at least 6 pieces of research products published by recognized publishers, 4 of which should be articles in refereed/accredited journals in internationally recognized indexing databases. The remaining 2 publications could be journal articles, books chapters, peer reviewed conference proceedings, etc. published by recognized publishers. An academic book may be equivalent to a maximum of 4 articles in referred/accredited journals, depending on the quality and standing of the publisher; (iv) Sustained research output: a minimum of 1 peer reviewed publication every 2 years; (v) Scholarly presentations at national and and/or international conferences; (vi) be lead and/or single author in at least 2 referred journal articles; (vii) Publications should be spread nationally and /or internationally and across journals; (viii) Some research impact, including but not limited to citations, the h-index, patents policy applications, peer reviews, publications that are prescribed texts in other institutions, etc. (required in at least 1 of the these; (ix) recognized as being of at least national research standing (eg reviewer of for refereed/accredited national and regional publishers); editorial board member of at least a national publisher in a relevant field; invitation keynote speaker at national/and or international conferences (required in at least 1 of these); (x) Evidence of governance and social engagement activities. The following will be added advantages: (i) Sustained research activity; on-going internally supported research; (ii) Research awards and other forms of research recognition, where appropriate; (iii) Examiner/moderator/assessor for undergraduate and/or graduate; (iv) Evidence of effective academic leadership; a multi-disciplinary experience in teaching, research, administration or consultancy work.

The curriculum vitae should contain a detailed list of published works, clearly specifying titles of publications, ISBN numbers (for books, book chapters and conference proceedings),dates of publications, names of publishers, name/s of co-authors if any and number of pages. The works should be categorized into books, book chapters, refereed journals, non-refereed works, consultancies and practical media projects.

Lecturer: Applicants should have: i) a Doctoral Degree in Sport Science/Physical education; with a focus in Sport Psychology; ii) a Master degree in Sport Science/Physical education or related field; iii) show evidence of engagement in research; iv) teaching experience at University level or comparable institution, Governance and Social Engagement and effective academic leadership will be an added advantages.

NB: Applicants with a Master’s degree in Sport Science/Physical education or related areas with a relevant Bachelor’s degree or cognate field with at least 2(i) pass/GPA of at least 3.6 or equivalent may be considered under special circumstances.

Remuneration: University offers competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications.

How to apply: Applicants are to address the stated qualification 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 CV’s (including telephone, telefax and email), certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts, names and addresses of three referees, and send complete documentation to: The HR Manager, Faculty of Education, University of Botswana, Private Bag UB 00702, Gaborone-Botswana or E-mail: Educaio@ub.ac.bw. . Telephone 355 2840, Fax (267) 3183096. 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. Please note that applications with incomplete information shall not be acknowledged. Please note that applications with incomplete information shall not be processed.

Hand delivered applications should be submitted to Office No 111 at Block 231 (231/111).

NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted

Closing date: Open until filled

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