UNIVERSITY OF BOTSWANA JOBS: ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR IN APPLIED OR PURE MATHEMATICS (1 position)

UNIVERSITY OF BOTSWANA JOBS: ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR IN APPLIED OR PURE MATHEMATICS (1 position)

Department/Faculty

Mathematics

FACULTY OF SCIENCE

DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS

VACANCY NO. FSc/ M 4/ 2018

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR IN APPLIED OR PURE MATHEMATICS (1 position)

Duties:  

The successful candidate is expected to (i) teach undergraduate courses in Pure or Applied Mathematics, plus any other substantive areas as determined by the Department of Mathematics; (ii) teach and supervise student research projects and thesis at both undergraduate and graduate levels; (iii) conduct research in their 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: 

Applicants must have (i) a Masters’ Degree in Mathematics; (ii) at least 5 years of teaching experience at a University or comparable institution; (iii) have a good and sustained record of research and publications with at least 12 publications, 8 of which should be refereed journal articles; lead and/or single authored in at least 6 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 in Mathematics and the ability to attract research grants 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.

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 Resource Manager, Faculty of Sciences, Private Bag UB 00704, Gaborone, Botswana; Telephone: (267) 3552454,  Fax (267)3185099; E-mail: fosvacancies@mopipi.ub.bw.  Applicants should inform their referees to: (i) Quote the Vacancy number and position applied for.

Hand delivered applications should be submitted to Block 233, Office No. 135 (233/135).

NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

CLOSING DATE:  Open until filled.