LECTURER/SENIOR LECTURER IN STRUCTURES

Department/Faculty

Civil Engineering

FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY

VACANCY NO. FET/CE 12/2018: LECTURER/SENIOR LECTURER IN STRUCTURES, DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING 

Applications are invited for the position of Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in the Department of Civil Engineering.

Duties: The successful candidate is expected to (i) teach undergraduate and graduate courses in core structural engineering particularly construction engineering materials – concrete, steel and timber; (ii) supervise students’ research projects and dissertations/theses at both undergraduate and graduate levels in structures and civil engineering materials; (iii) conduct research in the area of expertise; (iv) provide service to the university, the profession and the community; and (v) carry out any other duties as assigned by the Head of Department.

Requirements: Lecturer: Candidates should have: (i) a relevant Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering with at least a 2(i) pass/GPA of at least 3.6 on a 5 point scale or equivalent; (ii) a Master’s Degree in Structural Engineering or Construction Engineering Materials or related field; (iii) registered or eligible for registration with an engineering professional body; (iv) evidence of engagement in research and service. Teaching experience in Construction Engineering Materials with strong background in core Structural engineering at a University or comparable institution and a relevant PhD will be added advantage.

Senior Lecturer: Candidates should have: (i) ) a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering from a recognized University with at least a 2(i) pass/GPA of at least 3.6 on a 5 point scale or equivalent; (ii) a Master’s degree in Structural Engineering; (iii) at least 3 years of teaching and research supervision experience in core structural engineering subjects at undergraduate and graduate levels at a University or comparable institution; (iv) registered professional engineer or eligible for registration with the Engineering Registration Board (ERB); (v) a good and sustained record of research and publications with at least 6publications, 4 of which should be refereed journal articles; lead and/or single author in at least 2 refereed journal articles or book chapters; (vi) evidence of engagement in service. Evidence of academic leadership and a PhD in Structural Engineering will be added advantages. Applicants should clearly state their areas of teaching and research experience. The curriculum vitae (CV) should contain a detailed list of publications: clearly specifying titles of publications, dates published, name(s) of publishers, name(s) of co-authors if any and number of pages. The publications should be categorized into: books, monographs, chapters in books, refereed and non-refereed journals, consultancies etc. The CV should also have a detailed list of courses taught and the levels for which they were taught

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

How to Apply: SIGNED Letters of applications are to address the stated qualifications and provide any other information to assist the University to determine your suitability for the position. Applicants  should indicate clearly the position applied for, quote the vacancy numbers; provide current CVs which must include  contact information (telephone/mobile numbers, email address, postal address and fax number), certified copies of educational certificates, transcripts and THREE (3)  reference letters to: The Human Resources Manager, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, University of Botswana, Private Bag UB 0061, Gaborone, Botswana or E-mail lebogang@mopipi.ub.bw. Telephone: 267-3554214. Please note that applicants with incomplete information shall not be acknowledged. 

Hand delivered applications should be submitted to office 255 at Block 248, University of Botswana

NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted

Closing date:            Open Until Filled