UNIVERSITY OF BOTSWANA VACANCIES - LECTURER IN MATHEMATICS OF FINANCE

FACULTY OF SCIENCE

DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS

LECTURER IN MATHEMATICS OF FINANCE

VACANCY NO: FSc/ M 2/ 2015

The Faculty of Science at the University of Botswana (Department of Mathematics) seeks to appoint a Lecturer in Mathematics of Finance from January 2016. The Department is a teaching and research-oriented unit with an emphasis on publication in top quality journals and the supervision of graduate students.

Duties: The successful candidate will be expected to: (i) teach courses in Pure and Applied Mathematics at both Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels; (ii) participate in all academic and professional activities of the Department including research and supervision of research projects/ dissertations; (iii) carry out any other duties and responsibilities that will be assigned by the Head of Department.

Requirements: Applicants should have: (i) a relevant Masters’ Degree; (ii) a relevant Bachelor’s Degree 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.

Remuneration: The University offers competitive salaries and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications. 

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

Closing Date:Open Until Filled