LECTURER IN STATISTICS (2 positions): 1 on a 2 year contract, 1 pensionable

FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

DEPARTMENT OF STATISTICS

VACANCY NO. FSS/ St 1/ 2014

LECTURER (2 positions): 1 on a 2 year contract, 1 pensionable

Duties: The successful candidate will be expected to: (i) teach Undergraduate and Graduate level courses especially Elementary Statistics, Probability Distributions and National Accounts; (ii) supervise student’s projects as need may arise; (iii) participate in all academic and professional activities of the Department including research; (iv) carry out any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Head of Department.

Requirements: Applicants should (i) hold at least a Masters’ Degree in Statistics; (ii) a Bachelors’ Degree in Statistics with at least a 2(i) pass/ GPA of at least 3.6; (iii) show evidence of engagement in research and service; (iv) a relevant PhD, teaching experience at a University or comparable institution and demonstration of effective academic leadership will be added advantages; (v) interest in specializing in one of the following areas: Official Statistics, Actuarial Science and Stochastic Processes.

Remuneration: The University of Botswana offers a competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications. For more information on the University, please visit our website; www.ub.bw Applicants are to address the stated qualification and provide other information to assist the University determine their suitability for the position. They should also quote the vacancy number of the post applied for, provide current CVs (including telephone, telefax and e-mail), certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts, names and addresses of three referees, and send complete documentation to: The Human Resource Manager, Faculty of Social Sciences, Private Bag UB 00705, Gaborone-Botswana; Telephone: (267) 355 2556; Fax (267) 318 5099; E-mail: fssvacancies@mopipi.ub.bw.Applicants should inform their referees to: (i) Quote the Vacancy number and position applied for and (ii) submit their references directly to the above address, before the stipulated closing date. Hand delivered applications should be submitted to Block 240, Office No. 135: (240/135). NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. CLOSING DATE: Open until filled