PART-TIME TUTORS – B.ED SPECIAL & INCLUSIVE EDUCATION – Botswana Open University

The Mandate of the Botswana Open University (BOU) is to make education accessible to all Botswana, especially out-of-school youth and adults, using open and distance learning (ODL) methods.

This means providing flexible learning environments that cater to diverse needs and preferences, allowing individuals to study at their own pace and convenience.

The University's Mission is to offer Quality Education, Research and Community Engagement through ODL solutions.

Botswana Open University requires suitable qualified and duty conscious individuals as Part-Time Tutors in B.

Ed Special and Inclusive Education programmes.

• Type: part-time
• Location: Gaborone
• Category: Education
• Closing Date: 2026-07-10

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver tutorials online in accordance with programme quality standards and guidelines.
• Develop and mark assessment activities.
• Respond to course related queries raised by learners through different means of communication.
• Keep records of learner attendance, learner progress, and any other relevant records.
• Provide guidance and counselling to learners.
• Supervise students research activities.

Requirements

• A Master of Education (M.
• Ed) or Master of Arts (MA) in the following: Special Education, Inclusive Education, Educational Psychology, or a related field.
• Applicants must have completed coursework in the applied course at undergraduate level.
• A minimum of two years' teaching experience at a tertiary institution.
• Demonstrable familiarity with the use of electronic resources in the delivery of teaching and learning.
• Experience in Open and Distance Learning (ODL).
• Registration with the Botswana Qualifications Authority (BQA) as an Assessor and/or Moderator.
• Experience in research supervision.
• Strong expertise in the use of data analysis software.
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills
• Organisation and Planning
• Facilitation and Engagement
• Assessment
• Collaboration and Teamwork
• Computer literacy
• Applicants are required to have internet connectivity as this will be an IT-mediated programme.
• Salary competitive remuneration package

How to Apply

Interested persons who meet the above stated requirements should email their applications together with copies of their Curriculum Vitae, Identification document, work and residence permit (for expatriates), relevant certified copies of certificates, transcripts and two recent relevant references.

Applications should be addressed to:The Director,Human Resources,Botswana Open University,Private Bag BO 187

Bontleng, Gaboroneand emailed to Apply Now

NB: Only short-listed candidates will be responded to.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.