VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

The University is looking for qualified and experienced individuals for the below stated position.

Successful candidate will be appointed on pensionable terms/fixed term contract of up to five(5) years.

SCHOOLOFBUSINESSANDPROFESSIONALDEVELOPMENTREF:ALSS01/25 DEPARTMENT OF ACADEMIC LITERACY & SOCIAL SCIENCES (ALSS)

MAINPURPOSEOFTHE JOB

• To teach the Chinese Language & Culture course to undergraduate students, and to build a knowledge base in this area.
• To administer teaching activities within the Chinese Language and Culture and assist in curriculum development assignments in the Department.
• Toparticipateinresearchanddisseminateoutputthrough
• Tobeanactiveparticipantinuniversity,professionaland community service

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

AcademicQualifications:

• A relevant Master’s Degree in Chinese Language and Culture, or a Master of Education Degree (majoring inthe Teaching of Chinese Language & Culture /Master of Education Degree and a Certificate in Teaching Chinese Language and Culture to speakers of other languages, MPhil Language and Culture with specific reference to the teaching of Chinese Language, or Masters’ degreein Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages/ Master in International Education of Mandarin or Equivalent qualification
• In addition, HSK Level 6 or Advanced Chinese Mandarin or Certificate for Teachers of Chinese to Speakers of other Languages is required.

Professional Membership:

• Membership with any relevant professional body is an added advantage.
• BQAaccreditationisanaddedadvantage

Experience:

ExperienceintheteachingofChineselanguageandculture will be an added advantage, especially teaching experience in a higher education environment. Ability to develop and package modules according to BQA standards is an added advantage.

SKILLSANDCOMPETENCIES

• StrongcommunicationskillsintheChineseLanguage -bothwrittenandverbal
  • GoodcommunicationskillsintheEnglishlanguage
  • Competency inthe ChineseCulture
  • AbilitytoeffectivelypresentinformationabouttheChinese Language and Culture in all situations to staff, students, and other employees of the organization and to external
  • Abilitytouseappropriatemediainaclassroomsituation;
  • Computer Literacy – using MS Office – Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and other relevant software
  • Good knowledge and understanding of higher education environment;
  • Involvementin professionalactivities;
  • Knowledgeofbasicresearch;
  • Abilitytomanage&analyseinformation;
  • Abilitytoadheretoagreedworkplansandtimelines;
  • Setsandmonitorsstandards;
  • Plans, implements and evaluates the offering of modules or courses;
  • AbilitytopackageChinesecoursesaccordingtoBQA standards

   

  Remuneration

   

  The University offers an attractive package, commensurate with qualification and experience.

   

  If you meet the requirements of the above stated position, please send your application letter quoting the reference numberaboveandadetailedCurriculumVitaeincludingat least three (3) recent professional referees to:

   

  Director,HumanCapitalattheemailaddressbelow.

   

  recruitment.alss@biust.ac.bw

   

  For further enquiries, you may call Ms. Owen-Nsala /Mr. Abram @ +267 4931316/4931310.

   

  CLOSINGDATE:November16,2025

   

  Only shortlisted candidates will be responded to.