DEAN-SOCIAL SCIENCES

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DEAN-SOCIAL SCIENCES maribek Fri, 15/10/2021 - 09:52

Department/Faculty

Faculty of Social Sciences

FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

DEAN

VACANCY NO: FSS/FO 1/2021

DUTIES: The Dean shall participate in the formulation, implementation and evaluation of the academic policies and strategic plans of the University and shall promote excellence in the teaching, research and engagement programmes of the University. He/she shall provide academic leadership to the Faculty by planning, directing and coordinating the formulation and implementation of policies of the Faculty and by promoting engagement with relevant stakeholders.

By virtue of the office, the Dean shall be a member of all the boards and committees in the Faculty. In addition he/ she shall be a member of such committees of the Council and Senate as may be prescribed from time to time in the University Statutes.

REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must have attained the rank of Associate Professor or above and must have been of that rank for at least twelve (12) months. In addition, the candidate should have excellent management, human relations and communication, organizational, analytical and coordinating skills. A very good understanding of the University’s system of governance will be an advantage as will be experience in student welfare and stakeholder engagement.

DURATION OF TERM OF OFFICE: The Dean shall be appointed for a minimum of three (3) years and may be re-appointed for a further term of three (3) years on the basis of satisfactory performance.

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 email), names of referees and three (3) reference letters.

Applicants should inform their referees to: (i) Quote the Vacancy number and position applied for and (ii) submit their references directly to the address below, before the stipulated closing date.

Send complete documentation to:

The Human Resources Manager, Faculty of Social Sciences, Private Bag UB 00705, Gaborone, Botswana; Telephone: (267) 355-2556; E-mail: fssvacancies@ub.ac.bw

NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Closing date: Open Until Filled

Social Sciences

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Social Sciences webadmin Mon, 25/01/2016 - 12:08

The Faculty of Social Sciences is one of the oldest faculties in the 4844��Ѹ��. It currently comprises eight departments which offer undergraduate, masters and doctoral programs in various fields. With its 2,300 students, 180 full-time academic staff, and wide array of programs and research centers, the Faculty of Social Sciences plays a key role at the heart of the 4844��Ѹ��. It is headed by a Dean who is assisted by a Deputy Dean of the faculty. Its graduate students are supervised by excellent researchers and undertake cutting-edge research in the Faculty's Masters, Mphil and Ph.D. programs. The Departments under the Faculty of Social Sciences are Economics, Law, Political Science and Public Administrative Studies, Population Studies, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology and Statistics. Students admitted into the BA (social sciences) programme are allowed, with the permission of the relevant heads of department, to pursue a combined major in two subjects from some departments across the faculty as well as selected departments in other faculties. Degree programmes offered in the faculty include Bachelor of law, Bachelor of Social Sciences, Bachelor of Social Work and Bachelor of Criminal Justice. Whether you are a prospective student, a current student in need of academic advising, or a graduate or alumnus, explore our website to find what you are looking for. More details about our programmes can be found in the particular Department’s section of this website which you are encouraged to visit.