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ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/SENIOR LECTURER/LECTURER Civil Engineering

vacancy no: FET/CE 15/2011closing date: 30/09/2011

Duties: The successful applicant will be required to teach undergraduate and graduate level courses. The candidate should be able to i) teach courses in measurement construction works and specifications, (ii) supervise student research projects and (iii) conduct and produce results of scholarly work in the discipline of Construction Management and (iv) perform administrative and other duties as assigned by the Head of department. The department reserves the right to allocate other courses in addition to those outlined above

Requirements: Lecturer: The candidate should possess (i) an undergraduate degree in Quantity Surveying, Building Economics or related discipline (ii) a Masters Degree in Construction Management obtained from a recognized University and (iii) show evidence of engagement in research and service. Teaching experience at a recognized University or comparable institution will be an added advantage. Senior Lecturer: The candidate should have (i) an undergraduate degree in Quantity Surveying, Building Economics or related discipline and a Masters Degree in Construction or Project Management obtained from a recognized University, (ii) at least three (3) years teaching experience at the rank of Lecturer or higher at a recognized University or comparable institution, (iii) at least six (6) publications, four (4) of which are peer reviewed journal articles, lead and/or single author in at least 2 refereed journal articles or book chapters and (iv) demonstrate evidence of service to the university , the profession and the community Associate professor: The candidate should have (i) an undergraduate in Quantity Surveying, Building Economics or related discipline and a Masters Degree in Construction or Project Management obtained from a recognized University; (ii) at least five(5) years teaching experience at a recognized university, (iii) at least twelve (12) publications, eight (8) of which are peer reviewed journal articles, lead and/or single author in at least 6 refereed journal articles or book chapters, (iv) demonstrate evidence of academic leadership, (v) evidence of service to the university , the profession and the community, and (vi) the ability to attract funding from international sources is an added advantage.

Remuneration: The University offers a competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications

How To Apply: 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. You should quote the vacancy number of the post applied for, provide current C.Vs (including telephone, telex and telefax numbers and e-mail), certified true copies of educational certificates, transcripts and names and addresses of three referees. Send your application to:

The HR Manager

Faculty of Engineering and Technology

University of Botswana

P/Bag UB 0061

Gaborone Botswana

Telephone: (267) 355 4214

Fax (267) 3952309

E-mail: lebogang@mopipi.ub.bw.

Applicants should inform their referees to (i) Quote the Vacancy Number(s) and Position(s) applied for and (ii) submit their references directly to the above address, before the stipulated closing date.

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Please note that applications with incomplete information shall not be acknowledged

Hand delivered applications should be submitted to Office No.: 009 Block 1000 (1000/009). NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.