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NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF LESOTHO

FACULTY OF HUMANITIES

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATION AND STUDY SKILLS

POST NO: 2700:

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/PROFESSOR/ SENIOR LECTURER/ LECTURER BACHELOR LIBRAY AND INFORMATION STUDIES (BLIS)

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the position of an Associate Professor/Professor/ Senior Lecturer/ Lecturer in the BLIS Programme.

Minimum Qualifications and Requirements

Lecturer

• Master of Library and Information Studies or equivalent
• At least three (3) years of teaching history at the University level
• Teaching, initially at undergraduate level
• Should have excellent interpersonal and effective communication skills
• Should have proven ability to conduct scholarly research
• Should be computer literate

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares lectures and delivers them to undergraduate students.
• Sets tests, examinations and course work
• Administers and invigilates tests and examinations
• Marks tests, coursework and examinations scripts, compiles and grades examination results
• Guides and advises students on their academic performance
• Conducts research and disseminates research findings through conferences, seminars and publications
• Supervises undergraduate students undertaking research projects
• Carries out official administrative duties in the department as directed by the Head of Department
• Contributes to the University and wider society through community service

Minimum Qualifications and Requirements

Senior Lecturer

• Master of Library and Information Studies or equivalent
• PhD or registration for PhD in Library in Information Studies will be an added advantage
• At least three (6) years of teaching history at the University level
• Teaching, initially at undergraduate level

• Should have excellent interpersonal and effective communication skills

• Should have proven ability to conduct scholarly research
• Should be computer literate 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares lectures and delivers them to undergraduate students.
• Sets tests, examinations and course work
• Administers and invigilates tests and examinations
• Marks tests, coursework and examinations scripts, compiles and grades examination results
• Guides and advises students on their academic performance
• Conducts research and disseminates research findings through conferences, seminars and publications
• Supervises undergraduate students undertaking research projects
• Carries out official administrative duties in the department as directed by the Head of Department
• Contributes to the University and wider society through community service

Minimum Qualifications and Requirements

Associate Professor/Professor

• PhD in Library and Information Studies or equivalent

• At least three (4) years of teaching history at the University level
• Teaching, initially at undergraduate level, with specialisation in at least three of specialisations offered, and possibility of teaching at graduate level in due course
• At least 3 journal articles in accredited journals, 1 peer-reviewed book(s) chapter(s), 3 published proceedings, and mainly not older than five years
• Supervising undergraduate research projects and postgraduate dissertations
• Undertaking research in LIS area(s) of expertise
• Collaborating in research programs of the Unit/Department/Faculty
• Carrying out teaching and conduct research in his/her area of expertise;
• Participating, together with the Coordinator and Head, in the administrative plans, activities and processes aimed at developing LIS programme at NUL
• Readiness to teach in postgraduate LIS programme as soon as NUL embarks on it

Remuneration

The University offers competitive salaries and other benefits commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Employment Type

-A permanent and pensionable contract for locals.

- A Contract of initially TWO (2) years for a non-local, with a possibility of a renewal of contract upon a satisfactory performance in the initial contract. 

Information Required from Candidates

1. Signed application letters stating relevant qualifications and experience and provide other information that will assist the University to determine the candidate’s suitability for the position;
2. Applicants should quote the vacancy number of the post applied for;
3. Provide current CV’s (including telephone and e-mail contact details) and certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts;
4. Provide names and contact details of three (3) contactable professional referees;
5. Certified copy of an Identity Document.

All applications should be e-mailed to dhr@nul.ls and addressed to:

Director Human Resources

National University of Lesotho

Roma 180

Lesotho

The closing date for receiving full applications for the position is 9^TH September, 2022.

 ALL THE ATTACHMENTS (APPLICATION LETTER, CV, CERTIFIED COPIES OF CERTIFICATES, & ID) SHOULD BE COMBINED AND EMAILED AS ONE PDF DOCUMENT

DISCLAIMER:   If you do not receive any response within three months after the closing date, you must consider your application unsuccessful