LECTURER IN FINANCE (Contract position)

FACULTY OF BUSINESS

DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE

VACANCY NO. FB/ A & F 9/ 2014

LECTURER IN FINANCE (Contract position)

Duties:  The successful candidate must be qualified and competent to teach Finance courses at undergraduate level.  Courses include, but are not limited to, Finance Theory, Financial Institutions and Markets, Risk Management and Insurance, Financial Planning and Forecasting, Financial Statement Analysis, International Business Finance, Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management.  In addition, the candidate will have to undertake research and other duties as assigned by the Head of Department.

Requirements:  Applicants should have: (i) at least a Masters’ Degree in Finance or related fields; (ii) a Bachelors’ Degree in Finance or related fields with at least a 2(i) pass/GPA of at least 3.6 iii) show evidence of engagement in research and service; a relevant PhD, professional qualification and teaching experience at a University or equivalent Institution and demonstration of effective academic leadership will be added advantages.

Remuneration:  The University of Botswana offers a competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications. 

Applicants are to address the stated qualifications in their applications letters 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, fax and e-mail), certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts, names and addresses of three referees. Complete documentation should be sent to:  The Human Resources Manager, Faculty of Business, Private Bag UB 00701, Gaborone-Botswana; Telephone: (267) 355 2231(267) 355 2231; Fax (267) 318 5102; E-mail: tsimako @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 Office No. 119 at Block 245 (245/119).

NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.