PROFESSOR IN THE DEPARTMENT OF POPULATION STUDIES

FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

DEPARTMENT OF POPULATION STUDIES

PROFESSOR

VACANCY NO. FSS/ PS 1/ 2015

Duties: The successful candidate is expected to (i) teach technical as well as substantive aspects of Demography/ Population Studies at both Graduate and Undergraduate levels; (ii) supervise Masters and MPhil/ PhD dissertations; (iii) initiate, develop and conduct research independently and jointly, and (iv) provide academic leadership.

Requirements: Candidates must have; (i) at least a Masters’ Degree in Population Studies/ Demography or related discipline; (ii) at least 8 years of teaching experience at a University or comparable institution; (iii) a good and sustained record of research and publications with at least 24 publications, 12 of which should be refereed journal articles; lead and/or single author in at least 10 refereed journal articles or book chapters; (iv) evidence of service to University, the Profession and the Community; (v) evidence of effective academic leadership; (vi) a relevant PhD will be an added advantage. Preference shall be given to candidates who have demonstrated knowledge of teaching and research in Demographic Modeling and Mathematical Demography.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:  University 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. Applicants should inform their referees to:  (i) Quote the Vacancy number and position applied for and (ii)submit their references directly to the address below before the stipulated closing date. Send complete documentation to: The Human Resources Manager, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Botswana, Private Bag UB 00705, Gaborone; Telephone: (267) 355 4894; Fax (267) 3185099; E-mail: fssvacancies@mopipi.ub.bw.

Hand delivered applications should be submitted to Block 240, Office 137 (240/137).

NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. 

CLOSING DATE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED