Organization: University of Botswana
Job Location: Gaborone, Botswana
Employment Type: Full Time
Application Deadline: Open until filled
DESCRIPTION
SENIOR LECTURER IN HYDROGEOLOGY
FACULTY OF SCIENCE
DEPARTMENT OF GEOLOGY
SENIOR LECTURER IN HYDROGEOLOGY
VACANCY NO: FSc/ G 01/2020
Duties: The successful candidate will be
required to: (i) teach courses in Hydrogeology at undergraduate and
numerical groundwater modeling at graduate levels; (ii) supervise
both graduate undergraduate students thesis in hydrogeology; (iii) conduct
research in their area of specialization as well as in multidisciplinary
areas; (iv) provide service to the community in the line of
their specialization, and (vi) carry out any other duties as
may be assigned by the Head of Department from time to time.
Requirements: candidates should hold: (i) a
PhD in Hydrogeology, (ii) have at least three (3) years
of relevant teaching experience at university or a comparable
institution; (iii) have an excellent cumulative and sustained
record of research and publications with at least 6 pieces of
research products published by recognised publishers, 4 of
which must be articles in refereed/accredited journals in internationally
recognised indexing databases; (iv) sustained research output:
a minimum of 1 peer reviewed publication every two years; (v) scholarly
presentations at national and/or international conferences; (vi) be
lead and/or single author in at least 2 refereed journal
articles; (vii) publications should be spread nationally
and/or internationally and across journals; (viii) some
research impact, including but not limited to citations, the h-index, patents,
policy applications, peer reviews, publications that are prescribed texts in
other institutions etc. (required in at least 1 of the these); (ix) recognised
as being of at least national research standing (e.g. reviewer for
refereed/accredited national and regional publishers; Editorial board member of
at least a national publisher in a relevant field; invitation as key note
speaker at national and/or international conferences (required in at least 1 of
the these); (x) evidence of governance and social
engagement. The following will be added advantages: (i) sustained
research activity: on-going internally and/or externally supported
research; (ii) research awards and other forms of research
recognition, where appropriate; (iii) examiner/
moderator/assessor for undergraduate and/or postgraduate projects
nationally; (iv) evidence of extensive experience in the water
and especially the groundwater sectors; (iv) and, effective and
experience in running a programme/course, etc.
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, and three (3) sealed reference letters. Complete documentation
should be sent to: The Human Resources Manager, Faculty of Science,
Private Bag UB 00704, Gaborone-Botswana; Telephone: (267) 355-4937/2969; Fax
(267) 318 5097; E-mail: fosvacancies@mopipi.ub.bw.
Please note that applications with incomplete information
shall not be acknowledged.
Hand delivered applications should be submitted to Office
No. 135 at Block 233 (233/135).
NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted
