EXTERNAL VACANCY (RE-ADVERT)
POST NO. 2011 LECTURER/SENIOR LECTURER IN Library and Information Studies (LIS)
DEPARTMENT COMMUNICATION AND STUDY SKILLS UNIT
LOCATION NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF LESOTHO
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 Master’s 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 OR any National 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
- Teaching 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. - Teaching and guiding on student self-learning approaches;
- Supervising and assessing students;
- Engaging in LIS curriculum development at NUL;
- Supervising in experiential learning and student report/dissertation writing;
- Performing 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
Two (2) years contract for Locals and 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) Applicants should provide comprehensive current curriculum vitae (CV), certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts (including telephone, telefax and e-mail address).
(d) They should also provide names and contact details of three (3) professional references from Lead Consultants, Project Managers and Employers (current or previous).
(e) All applications must bear Post numbers.
Applications should be emailed to [email protected] addressed 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 13th December 2024.
DISCLAIMER: Applicants who do not receive any response within three months after the closing date must consider their application unsuccessful.
