UNIVERSITY OF BOTSWANA: ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR IN LAW

FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

DEPARTMENT OF LAW

VACANCY NO. FSS/ L 1/ 2014

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

Duties: The successful candidate will be expected to: (i) teach Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure, Civil Procedure and Practice, Evidence, Conveyancing and Notarial Practice, and Property Law; (ii) supervise students’ research projects and theses at both Undergraduate and Graduate levels; (iii) conduct research in his/ her area of expertise; (iv) provide service to the Community; (v) provide academic leadership; and (vi) carry out any other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Head of Department.

 

Requirements: Candidates should have (i) at least a Masters’ Degree in Law; (ii) at least 5 years of teaching experience at a University or comparable institution; (iii) have a good and sustained record of research and publications with at least 12publications, 8 of which should be refereed journal articles; lead and/ or single authored in at least 6 refereed journal articles or book chapters; (v) evidence of service to University, the Profession and the Community; (vi) evidence of effective academic leadership; (vii) the following will be an added advantages: a relevant PhD, research mentorship to junior scholars and evidence of attracting research grants. The curriculum vitae (CV) should contain a detailed list of publications; clearly specifying titles of publications, dates published, name(s) of publishers and name(s) of co-authors if any. Publications should be categorized into: books, monographs, refereed and non-refereed journals, chapters in books, etc.

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(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