UNIVERSITY OF BOTSWANA JOBS: SENIOR LECTURER IN THE DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS (3 positions)

UNIVERSITY OF BOTSWANA JOBS: SENIOR LECTURER IN THE DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS (3 positions)

Department/Faculty

Mathematics

FACULTY OF SCIENCE

DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS

VACANCY NO. FSc/ M5/ 2018

SENIOR LECTURER (3 positions)

Duties:  

The successful candidate will be expected to: (i) teach Undergraduate and Graduate level courses in Pure / Applied Mathematics.  (ii) Supervise student’s projects as need may arise, (iii) participate in all academic and professional activities of the Department including research; (iv) carry out any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Head of Department.

Requirements:  

Applicants must have: (i) a Masters’ Degree in ­ Mathematics; (ii) a Bachelors’ Degree in Mathematics with at least a 2(i) pass/ GPA of at least 3.6 or equivalent; (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 engagement in service; (vii) a relevant PhD and  demonstration of effective academic leadership 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 and name(s) of co-authors if any. Publications should be categorized into: books, monographs, refereed and non-refereed journals, chapters in books, 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.

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.