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Library & Information Studies   

vacancy no: FH/LIS 4/2012            closing date: Open Unitl Filled

Duties: The successful candidate will be expected to: (i) teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the area of archives & records management with particular reference to any three or more of the following courses: archives & records management, electronic records management, principles of archival arrangement, archival reference services, managing media archives, applications of computers in archives and records management, content management, research methods, preservation and conservation; (ii) supervise student research projects and thesis at both undergraduate and graduate levels; (iii) conduct research in their area of expertise; (iv) provide service to the community; (v) to provide academic leadership and act as a mentor to junior academic staff; (vi) carry out any other duties as may be assigned by the Head of Department.

Requirements: Associate Professor: Candidates should have (i) a Master’s degree in Archives and Records Management, or in Library and Information Studies, Information Systems, Information Science, or Information Management or related discipline; (ii) at least 5 years of teaching experience at a University or Comparable Institution; (iii) significant teaching and supervisory experience at the University level and an excellent research and publication record; (iv) a good and sustained record of research and publications (in archives and records management) with at least 12 publications, 8 of which should be refereed journal articles; lead and/or single authored in journal or book chapters; (v) evidence of service to University, the Profession and the Community; (vi) evidence of effective academic leadership; (vii) ability to impart practical skills and technical knowledge in archives and records management including the management and preservation of electronic records; (viii) A PhD in archives and records management will be an added advantage. Senior Lecturer: candidates should have (i) a Master’s Degree in archives and records management or related discipline; (ii) a Bachelors Degree Archives and Records Management or in the relevant discipline 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) ability impart practical skills and technical knowledge in the archives and records management including the management and preservation of electronic records; (v) have a good and sustained record of research and publications (in archives and records management) with at least 6 publications, 4 of which should be peer reviewed journal articles; (vi) lead and/or single authored in journal or book chapters; (vii) applicants should demonstrate evidence of service to the university, community and the profession; (vii) A PhD in archives and records management will be an added advantage. Lecturer: candidates should have (i) Master’s Degree in Archives & Records Management, Information Science, Information Management or related field from a reputable university or institution. (ii) a Bachelors Degree Archives and Records Management or in the relevant discipline with at least a 2(i) pass/GPA of at least 3.6; (iii) Evidence of engagement in research and service; (vi) Knowledge in the use and application of ICT within the archives and records management/ information management environment is a pre-requisite; (v) a PhD in archives and records management will be an added advantage.

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 Humanities

Private Bag UB 00703

University of Botswana

Gaborone, Botswana

 

Telephone: (267) 355 2641/355 2639; Fax (267) 318 5098

E-mail: [log in to unmask] 

 

Please note that applications with incomplete information shall not be acknowledged

Hand delivered applications should be submitted to Hand delivered applications should be submitted to Humanities Faculty Office, Room No 122 at Block 239. NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted

 

Dr Elizabeth Shepherd

 

Professor, Archives and Records Management

Director of Research

Department of Information Studies

University College London

Gower Street

London WC1E 6BT

tel + 44 020 7679 2945

fax + 44 020 7383 0557

 

https://www.ucl.ac.uk/infostudies/elizabeth-shepherd/

 

DIS is in Foster Court, Ground Floor, on the main UCL campus in Gower Street.