The National University of Lesotho invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the position of Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Bachelor’s degree in Library and Information Studies (BLIS).
1.0 MINIMUM QUALIFITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
• A professional Librarian possessing a Masters Degree in Library and Information Studies, with experience in teaching and/or supervision of learners in relevant academic institution such as a college/polytechnic or a university.
• Knowledge of BLIS Curriculum in the Digital era
• Full membership to the Lesotho Library Association.
• Consistent activism in national/regional professional matters
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multi-task around essential roles of teaching, research, mentoring, authorship and publishing
• Evidence of publishing in refereed journals will be an added advantage.
2.0 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Teach allocated courses that mainly comprise Fundamentals of Information Resources Description (Cataloguing and Classification), Organisation of Knowledge, Library Governance and Leadership in all types of Libraries, Global Information Societies – Networks and Cooperation, Types of Libraries – Agricultural, Health Information, School libraries and all as
prescribed by the new BLIS in the Faculty of Humanities.
• Teach, guide in Student self-learning approaches,
• Supervise and Assesses Learners
• Engagement in LIS Curriculum development at NUL
• Supervise in Experiential Learning and student Report/Dissertation Writing
• Perform any other relevant duties as assigned by Head of Department
3.0 RENUMERATION
The University offers salaries and benefits commensurate with qualifications and experience.
4.0 TYPE OF CONTRACT
Permanent and pensionable/gratuitable for Locals and Contract for Non-Locals.
5.0 INFORMATION REQUIRED FROM CANDIDATES
(a) Application letters should state relevant qualifications and experience and provide other information that will assist the University to determine the candidate’s suitability for the position.
(b) Applicants should quote the vacancy number of the post applied for;
(c) Provide current CV’s (including telephone, telefax and e-mail).
(d) Provide names and contact details of three (3) professional references from Lead Consultants, Project Managers and Employers (current or previous).
(e) Comprehensive curriculum vitae, certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts.
f) All applications must bear Post numbers.
Applications should be hand delivered OR post to:
The Director – Human Resources
National University of
Lesotho P.O. Roma 180 Lesotho
Southern Africa
The closing date for receiving full applications for the position is 30th August, 2019.
DISCLAIMER: Applicants who do not receive any response within three months after the closing date must consider their application unsuccessful.