UNIVERSITY OF BOTSWANA JOBS: SENIOR LECTURER IN MATHEMATICS OF FINANCE/ ACTUARIAL MATHEMATICS

Faculty / Department : Human Resources

Job Detail:

FACULTY OF SCIENCE

DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS

SENIOR LECTURER IN MATHEMATICS OF FINANCE/ ACTUARIAL MATHEMATICS

VACANCY NO: FSc/ M 2/ 2016

Duties: The successful applicant will among other things, be expected to: (i) teach Mathematics courses at undergraduate and graduate levels (ii) supervise undergraduate projects, but may be assigned to supervise graduate students; (iii) conduct research and render professional service; (iv) carry out any other responsibilities as and when may be assigned by the Head of the Department.

Requirements: Applicants should have: (i) at least a Masters’ Degree in ¬ Mathematics with specialization in Mathematics of Finance/ Actuarial Mathematics; (ii) a Bachelors’ Degree in Mathematics with at least a 2(i) pass / GPA of at least 3.6; (iii) at least 3 years of teaching experience at a university or comparable institution; (iv) a good and sustained record of research and publications with at least 6 publications, 4 of which are peer reviewed journal articles; (v) lead and/or single author in at least 2 refereed journal articles or book chapters; (vi) applicants should demonstrate evidence of service; (vii) a relevant PhD and  demonstration of effective academic leadership will be added advantages. 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 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