Tourism and Hospitality Management

LECTURER IN HOSPITALITY (Contract Position)

mfetane — Wed, 24 Apr 2024 14:01:45 +0000

LECTURER IN HOSPITALITY (Contract Position) mfetane Wed, 24/04/2024 - 16:01

Department/Faculty

FACULTY OF BUSINESS

DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT

VACANCY NO: FOB/THM 01/2024

Duties: The successful candidate will be expected to (i) teach undergraduate, postgraduate and executive courses; (ii) take an active part in the supervision and assessment of undergraduate and graduate students’ research projects; (iii) have the ability to teach in any of the areas of Front office, rooms division, food and beverages or hospitality sales and marketing; (iv) participate in all academic and professional activities of the department including research; (v) carry out any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Head of Department.

Requirements: Applicants should have: (i) a Doctoral degree in Hospitality or related field; (ii) a Master’s degree in Hospitality or related field; (iii) a Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality or related field; (iv) show evidence of engagement in research. (iii) Evidence of governance and social engagement as well as teaching experience at the University or comparable institution, and a relevant professional qualification in computerised hospitality or tourism systems will be added advantages.

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

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

How to Apply: Letters of applications should address the stated qualifications and provide any other information to assist the University to determine their suitability for the position. Applicants should quote the vacancy number of the post applied for; provide full and up to date CVs including telephone, and E-mail contacts; Certified copies of all relevant educational certificates; transcripts and names and contacts of three (3) referees. Send complete documentation to: The Human Resources Manager, Faculty of Business, 4844��Ѹ��, Private Bag UB00701 Gaborone, Botswana. Telephone (267) 355 2231 or 355 5844; Fax (267) 3185102; Email: fobvacancies@ub.ac.bw.

Applicants should inform their referees to: (i) Quote the Vacancy Number and position applied for and (ii) submit their references directly to the above address before the stipulated closing date. Please, note that incomplete applications will not be processed.

Hand delivered applications should be submitted to Block 245 Office 233.

NB: only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Closing Date: Open until filled

LECTURER/SENIOR LECTURER IN HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT

mfetane — Fri, 16 Jun 2023 07:08:02 +0000

LECTURER/SENIOR LECTURER IN HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT mfetane Fri, 16/06/2023 - 09:08

Department/Faculty

Tourism and Hospitality Management

Closing Date

Fri, 7 Jul. 2023

FACULTY OF BUSINESS - DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT

VACANCY NO: FOB/T & H 1/2023 LECTURER/SENIOR LECTURER IN HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT

The Faculty of Business invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the position of Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer in Hospitality Management.

Duties: The successful candidate will be expected to (i) teach undergraduate, postgraduate and executive courses; (ii) supervise undergraduate and postgraduate research projects; (iii) have the ability to teach in any of the areas of front office, rooms division, food and beverages or hospitality sales and marketing: (iv) undertake scholarly research; (v) have an impactful engagement with the industry; and (vi) perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Head of Department.

Requirements:

Lecturer: Applicants should have: (i) a Doctorate in Hospitality or related field from a recognised institution. The following will be added advantage: (i) evidence of engagement in research; (ii) evidence of governance and social engagement; (iii) teaching experience at a University or comparable institution; (iv) a relevant professional qualification in computerised hospitality or tourism systems.

NB: In special circumstances, a relevant Master’s Degree in Hospitality or related field with a Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality or related field of at least 2.1 pass or equivalent may be considered on contract basis.

Senior Lecturer: Applicants should have: (i) a Doctorate in Hospitality or related field; (ii) at least 3 years relevant teaching experience at a university or comparable institution; (iii) at least six (6) pieces of research products (e.g. articles, book chapters, peer reviewed conference proceedings etc), published by recognised publishers. Four (4) of the six (6) publications must be articles in refereed/accredited journals in internationally recognised indexing databases. The remaining two (2) publications could be journal articles, book chapters, peer reviewed conference proceedings etc published by recognized publishers. An academic book may be equivalent to a maximum of 4 articles in refereed/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/or international conferences; (vi) be lead and/or single author in at least 2 refereed 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) recognised as being of at least national research standing (e.g. reviewer for refereed/accredited national and regional publishers; Editorial board member of at least a national publisher in a relevant field; invitation as key note speaker at national and/or international conferences (required in at least 1 of the these); (x) evidence of governance and social engagement. The following will be added advantages: (i) sustained research activity: on-going internally and/or externally supported research; (ii) research awards and other forms of research recognition, where appropriate; (iii) examiner/ moderator/assessor for undergraduate and/or postgraduate projects nationally; (iv) effective and experience in running a programme/course, etc; and (v) certified qualification on culinary skills and hospitality information systems will be added advantages.

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.

Remuneration: The 4844��Ѹ�� offers a competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications. For more information on the University, please visit our website; www.ub.bw

How to Apply: applicants are to address the stated qualification 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, telefax and e-mail), certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts, names and addresses of three referees. Complete documentation should be sent to: The Human Resources Manager, Faculty of Business, Private Bag UB 00701, Gaborone, Botswana; Telephone: (267) 355 4989; Email: fobvacancies@ub.ac.bw.

Applicants should inform their referees to (i) quote the vacancy number and position applied for and (ii) submit their references directly to the above address before the stipulated date. Please note that applications with incomplete information shall not be acknowledged.

Hand delivered applications should be submitted to Block 245, office 236 (245/236).

NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Closing date: 7 July 2023

SENIOR LECTURER IN HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT

maribek — Thu, 20 Aug 2020 13:00:41 +0000

SENIOR LECTURER IN HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT maribek Thu, 20/08/2020 - 15:00

Department/Faculty

Tourism and Hospitality Management

Closing Date

Thu, 3 Sep. 2020

FACULTY OF BUSINESS

DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT

SENIOR LECTURER IN HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT

VACANCY NO: FB/T & H 2/2020

Duties: The candidate will be expected to: (i) teach and research in any area of Hospitality; (ii) participate in the academic and professional activities of the Department; (iii) carry out any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Head of Department.

Requirements: Candidates must have: (i) a Doctorate Degree in Hospitality Management or related fields; (ii) should have at least 3 years relevant teaching experience at a university or comparable institution; (iii) have an excellent cumulative and sustained record of research and publications with at least 6 pieces of research products published by recognised publishers, 4 of which must be articles in refereed/accredited journals in internationally recognised indexing databases; (iv) sustained research output: a minimum of 1 peer reviewed publication every two years; (v) scholarly presentations at national and/or international conferences; (vi) be lead and/or single author in at least 2 refereed 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) recognised as being of at least national research standing (e.g. reviewer for refereed/accredited national and regional publishers; Editorial board member of at least a national publisher in a relevant field; invitation as key note speaker at national and/or international conferences (required in at least 1 of the these); (x) evidence of governance and social engagement. The following will be added advantages: (i) sustained research activity: on-going internally and/or externally supported research; (ii) research awards and other forms of research recognition, where appropriate; (iii) examiner/ moderator/assessor for undergraduate and/or postgraduate projects nationally; (iv) and, effective and experience in running a programme/course, etc.; (v) and certified qualifications on culinary skills and hospitality information systems.

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.

Letters of applications should address the stated qualifications and provide any other information to assist the University to determine their suitability for the position. Applicants should quote the vacancy number of the post applied for, provide full and up to date CVs (including telephone, telefax and e-mail), certified copies of all relevant educational certificates, transcripts and provide names and addresses of three (3) referees, and send complete documentation to: The Human Resource Manager, Faculty of Business, 4844��Ѹ��, Private Bag UB 00701, Gaborone, Botswana; Telephone: (267) 355 2231; Fax (267) 318 5102; Email: fobvacancies@ub.ac.bw.

All applicants should inform their referees to: (i) Quote the Vacancy number and position applied for and (ii) submit their references directly to the above address, before the stipulated closing date. Please note that incomplete applications will not be processed.

Hand delivered applications should be submitted to Block 245, Office No. 119.

NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

LECTURER IN TOURISM MANAGEMENT

maribek — Thu, 20 Aug 2020 12:56:49 +0000

LECTURER IN TOURISM MANAGEMENT maribek Thu, 20/08/2020 - 14:56

Department/Faculty

Tourism and Hospitality Management

Closing Date

Thu, 3 Sep. 2020

FACULTY OF BUSINESS

DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT

LECTURER IN TOURISM MANAGEMENT

VACANCY NO: FB/T & H 1/2020

Duties: The candidate will be expected to: (i) teach and research in any area of Tourism; (ii) participate in the academic and professional activities of the Department; (iii) carry out any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Head of Department.

Requirements: Applicants must have: (i) a Doctorate degree in Tourism Management or related fields; (ii) show evidence of engagement in research. The following will be added advantages: (i) teaching experience at a university or comparable institution; (ii) evidence of governance and social engagement; (iii) and certified qualifications on tourism skills and computerised tourism systems.

N.B. Applicants with a Master’s degree in Tourism Management or equivalent domains with a relevant Bachelor’s degree of at least 2.1 pass or equivalent may be considered.

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

Hand delivered applications should be submitted to Block 245, Office No. 119.

NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Revised Bachelor of Business Administration In Tourism And Hospitality Management

webadmin — Wed, 19 Oct 2016 10:20:58 +0000

Revised Bachelor of Business Administration In Tourism And Hospitality Management webadmin Wed, 19/10/2016 - 12:20

1. Regulations

1.1.1 Entrance Qualifications

1.1.2 Normal Entry Scheme
Admission shall be as stipulated in the General Academic Regulation 20.2 for Bachelor’s Degree Programmes, with
the specific requirement of a grade C (60%) in English and Mathematics.

1.1.3 Mature Age Entry Scheme
Admission shall be as stipulated in the General Academic Regulation 00.52.

Programme Structure

Level 100

Semester 1

Core Courses

COM121 Communication and Academic Literacy Skills (3)
THM101 Principles of Tourism (3)
ECO111 Basic Microeconomics (3)
MGT100 Principles of Management (3)
STA116 Introduction to Statistics I (4)
BIS100 Introduction to Information Systems (3)

Semester 2

Core Courses

COM122 COM122 Professional Communication (Business) (3)
ACC100 Introduction to Accounting (3)
ECO112 Basic Macroeconomics (3)
THM104 Fundamentals of the Hospitality Industry (3) (3, pre-req. THM101)
MKT100 Principles of Marketing (3)
Elective (3)

Level 200

Semester 3

Core Courses

THM210 Housekeeping Operations (3 pre-req. THM 104)
THM202 Tour Operations Management (3 pre-req. THM 101)
LAW251 Foundations of Business Law (3)
THM206 Food and Beverage Operations 1 (3 pre-req. THM 104)
THM215 Tourism in Botswana (3 pre-req. THM 101)
Option/Elective (3)

Optional Courses

FRE217 French Language (i) (3)
CHN101 Basic Mandarin (6)
PHR420 Leisure and Youth
MGT200 Organisational Design and Development (3)
ENH322 Food Technology and hygiene (3)
FCS306 Food service management (3)
ENS301 Contemporary Environmental Issues (3)
MKT313 Services Marketing Theory and Practice (3)

Semester 4

THM400 Tour Guiding (3)
THM411 Management of National Parks, Reserves and Sanctuaries (3)
ENS402 Natural Resources Management and Economics (3)
THM421 Safari & Camp Management (3)
THM422 Pro-poor Tourism (3, pre-req. THM 101)

Semester 8

Core Courses

THM415 Corporate Social Responsibility in Hospitality and Tourism (3)
THM429 Sustainable Nature-Based Tourism (3 pre-req. THM 101)
ENS401 Environmental Policy Analysis (3)
THM444 Research Project (4, pre-req. THM 303)
Elective (3)

Bachelor of Business Administration (Tourism & Hospitality Management

webadmin — Wed, 19 Oct 2016 10:20:01 +0000

Bachelor of Business Administration (Tourism & Hospitality Management webadmin Wed, 19/10/2016 - 12:20

Tourism and Hospitality Management

webadmin — Mon, 25 Jan 2016 12:39:12 +0000

Tourism and Hospitality Management webadmin Mon, 25/01/2016 - 14:39

The Department of Tourism and Hospitality Management was established as the fourth department under the Faculty of Business, 4844��Ѹ�� in April 2009.

The Department was established from the Department of Management, where the Bachelor of Business Administration (Tourism and Hospitality Management) was conceptualised. The Department aims to grow into a fully fledged centre for training of tourism and hospitality in Botswana.