The National University of Lesotho invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the following post:
FACULTY OF EDUCATION:
POST NO. 0874: LECTURER IN SPECIAL EDUCATION IN THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS
Minimum qualifications and requirements:
The incumbent must have a minimum qualification of Masters Degree in Special Education plus teaching experience of at least 3 years. An undergraduate major in Visual Impairment (VI) is required. Knowledge of International statutes and National policies on inclusive education is desirable. A PhD and/ or research publication in the same area would be an added advantage.
Duties:
Teaching courses in Special Education. Besides teaching responsibilities a successful candidate will also be required to support learners with visual impairment admitted by NUL in various Faculties and their lecturers with Braille transcription. The candidate will also advise the University on how to support learners with disability it has admitted. He or she will also advise the unit responsible for Visually Impaired learners on equipment appropriate for their learning.
Contract duration:
The appointment for this post shall be a two year contract.
Assumption of duties:
Successful candidate for the above post will be expected to start working as soon as possible.
Successful candidate for the above post will be expected to start working as soon as possible.
Remuneration:
The University offers salaries and benefits commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Information required from candidates:
Applicants are to address the stated qualifications and provide other information to assist the University to determine their suitability for the position. They should also quote the vacancy number of the post applied for, provide current CV’s (including telephone, telefax and e-mail) plus certified copies of educational certificates,transcripts and three typed references. Two of which must be academic references. Applicants should inform their referees to submit their references directly to the address below, before the stipulated closing date. References addressed “ TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN ” will not be considered as references. Application letters and references should bear signatures of the applicants and the referees respectively and must be addressed to:
Director - Human Resources,
National University of Lesotho,
P.O. Roma 180, Lesotho
or emailed to dhr@nul.ls
Closing date for receiving full applications for the positions above is 20 th May, 2014.
DISCLAIMER: If you do not receive any response within three months after the closing date, you must consider your application unsuccessful.
