Lupane State University
DUE: 26 JAN 2024
FACULTY OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
Department of Development Studies
Temporary Full-time Contract (1 Year)
Lectureship/Senior Lectureship/Associate Professorship/Professorship (4 Posts)
Sociologist
Qualifications and Experience
Applicants must hold a Master’s Degree in Sociology, passed with Merit or better and a
Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology passed with a grade 2.1 or better.
A PhD in Sociology, considerable teaching and research experience and a proven record
of publications in referred scientific journals, are distinct advantages.
Duties and Responsibilities
Supervise students’ research projects.
Teach at least five of the following modules: Introduction to Psychology, Social
Psychology, Social Problems, Introduction to Anthropology, Classical Social Theories,
Contemporary social Theories, Qualitative Research Methods, Quantitative Research
Methods, Sociology of Medicine and Healthcare, Sociology of Development, Social
Policy and Administration and sociology of the Environment.
Attract and manage research grants.
Participation in outreach activities with the communication services sector.
Participation in incomer generation projects.
Innovate and facilitate service delivery.
TO APPLY
Interested and qualified persons should send one set of their application in a single pdf file
clearly indicating the position being applied for in the subject line to [email protected]
The application should consist of the application letter, Curriculum Vitae giving full personal
details including full names, place and date of birth, qualifications, experience, present salary,
date of availability, names, e-mail addresses and telephone numbers of at least three referees,
certified copies of educational and professional certificates, birth certificate and National Identity
Card.
The Application letter should be addressed to:
The Senior Assistant Registrar
Human Resources Section
Lupane State University
P O Box 170
Lupane
The closing date for the receipt of applications is Friday 26 January 2024. Only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted.