LECTURER IN ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY

FACULTY OF SCIENCE

DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY

LECTURER IN ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY

VACANCY NO. FSc/ C 2/ 2015

Duties: The successful candidate will be expected to teach theory and laboratory courses in general and Analytical Chemistry to Undergraduate and Graduate classes. The candidate will be expected to do active research in an area that complements existing research in the Chemistry Department or in the candidate's area of specialization as well as render the professional service normally expected of a University academic. The following are some of the research areas that are currently of interest to the Analytical Chemistry section: Bioanalysis, and Water & Environmental Pollution.

Requirements: The candidate must have (i) at least a Master’s degree (MSc) in Chemistry, specializing in Analytical Chemistry; (ii) a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or a related field with at least a 2(i) pass/ GPA of at least 3.6; (iii) show evidence of engagement in research and service; (iv) should be able to teach Analytical Chemistry, including Bioanalysis and electrochemistry, at both Undergraduate and Graduate levels; (v) a relevant PhD Degree, teaching experience at a University or comparable institution and demonstration of effective academic leadership will be added advantages. Knowledge of the application and operation of modern analytical instruments such as electrochemical analyzer, atomic absorption spectrometry, HPLC and Ion Chromatograph, Capillary Electrophoresis, UV-Vis, FT-IR and Mass Spectrometer will also be added advantages.

Remuneration: The University offers competitive salaries 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 qualifications in their application 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, 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 Science, Private Bag UB 00704, Gaborone-Botswana; Telephone: (267) 355 2454; Fax (267) 318 5097; E-mail: fosvacancies@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. 135 at Block 233 (233/135).

NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted

Last Date to Apply: 13.03.2015