SENIOR RESEARCH SCHOLAR/RESEARCH SCHOLAR IN TOURISM ECONOMICS

Department/Faculty

Okavango Research Institute

OKAVANGO RESEARCH INSTITUTE (MAUN)

VACANCY NO. ORI 2/2018: SENIOR RESEARCH SCHOLAR/RESEARCH SCHOLAR IN TOURISM ECONOMICS, OKAVANGO RESEARCH INSTITUTE (Re-advertisement)

Applications are invited for the following academic position at the Okavango Research Institute (ORI). The Institute is based in Maun in the North Western part of Botswana and specializes in natural resources management, sustainable natural resource use and conservation in the world famous Okavango Delta and the Kgalagadi (Kalahari) region. The Institute has a good library (a branch of the University library in Gaborone) and excellent research laboratories. The Institute attracts significant international funding and is becoming generally acknowledged as a global research leader in natural resources management. Additional information on ORI including its Strategic Plan can be found on www.ori.ub.bw.

Duties: The successful candidate will be expected to conduct research that provides up to date information on the micro and macro-economic contribution of tourism to Botswana’s economy. The candidate is also expected to undertake research in the economic evaluation of tourism destinations and products, hotel management structures, quality control, and consider overall sustainability and environment issues.  The research should provide for a better understanding of the rapidly growing tourism market in Botswana and outcomes need to be made available to academic researchers, policy makers, private investors and the broader community.  These stakeholders recognize qualified information and data as an important competitive advantage in the market place. Research areas therefore need to include, but are not limited to the following: i) micro and macro contributions of tourism development to the economy, ii) Tourism and Environment: an evaluation; iii) Tourism demand and forecasting (e.g. micro-foundations of tourist choice, tourism demand forecasting etc, iv) Tourism supply (e.g. pricing issues within tourism enterprises and markets, pricing principles for natural and cultural attractions) vi)Tourism transport (e.g. airline alliances and tourism, aviation and tourism) vii) Tourism taxation and infrastructure (e.g. taxation of travel and tourism, public sector investment in tourism infrastructure).The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute effectively to cross cutting programmes as defined in the ORI Strategic Plan.

Requirements: Senior Research Scholar: Applicants should hold: (i) a Master’s degree in Tourism Economics, Business or Tourism management;  (ii) Bachelor’s Degree in Social Science or Business with a strong background in Economics and in one or a combination of the following fields of study: Hospitality and Tourism Economics, Tourism Management, Accounting and Finance for Business, Hospitality and Tourism Services Marketing, Sustainable Tourism Management and/or other related studies with an aggregate of at least 65% pass/GPA of  at least 3.6 on a scale of 5.0; (iii) at least one (1) year research/teaching experience at a university or a comparable institute or one (1) year professional experience;  (iv) a cumulative and sustained record of research and have at least ten (10) publications, Seven (7) of which should be refereed journal articles or book chapter and should be a lead and/or sole author in at least three (3) of these; (v) evidence of engagement in service. Evidence of effective academic leadership ability to lead collaborative research including multi-disciplinary and cross-cultural teamwork and a relevant PhD will be added advantage.

Research Scholar: Applicants should hold: (i) a Master’s degree in Tourism Economics, Business or Tourism management; (ii) Bachelor’s Degree in Social Science or Business with a strong background in Economics and in one or a combination of the following fields of study: Hospitality and Tourism Economics, Tourism Management, Accounting and Finance for Business, Hospitality and Tourism Services Marketing, Sustainable Tourism Management and/or other related studies with at least a 2(i) pass/GPA of at least 3.6 on a scale of 5.0 or equivalent; (iii) show evidence of engagement in research and service. A relevant PhD, research/teachingexperience at a University or comparable institution, demonstration of effective academic leadership will 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

Note: For Senior Research Scholar, the curriculum vitae (CV) should contain a detailed list of publications: clearly specifying titles of publications, dates published, names of publishers, names 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

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 Institute Administrator, Okavango Research Institute, Private Bag 285 Maun, Botswana or e-mail, recruitment@ori.ub.bw / kitso.moetedi@ori.ub.bw . Tel. 267 6817223; Fax. 267 6861835. Please note that applications with incomplete information shall not be acknowledged.

Hand delivered applications should be submitted to Office number N0. 2, Porta cabin E1. 

                      

NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted

Closing Date:                Open Until Filled