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ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR Psychology (Re-advertisement)

vacancy no: FSS/PSY 10/2010closing date: (to remain open until filled)

Duties: The Department of Psychology was only established in 2004 and is, therefore, looking for an innovative psychologist who can assist in developing psychology as an academic and professional discipline in Botswana. The successful candidate will be expected to: (i) teach psychology courses; (ii) supervise intern students; (iii) supervise research projects; (iv) initiate, promote and participate in research; (v) act as a mentor to junior academic staff; (vi) raise / solicit research funds from funding agencies within and outside the country; (vii) provide academic leadership through programme development and research; (viii) participate in all academic and professional activities of the department; (ix) carry out any other responsibilities as and when assigned by the Head of Department.

Requirements: Candidates should have: (i) a Psy.D. or Ph.D. in Psychology; (ii) at least five (5) years teaching experience at a university level or comparable institution, (iii) an excellent cumulative and sustained record of research and publication, and experience in supervising students’ research projects and internship; (iv) at least 12 publications, 8 of which are peer reviewed journal papers on the discipline; (v) lead and/or single author in at least 6 refereed journal articles or book chapters; (vi) evidence of academic leadership and evidence of service to the university, the profession and the community; (vii) the ability to attract funding from international sources.

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, Social Sciences

Private Bag UB 00705

University of Botswana

Gaborone-Botswana

Telephone (267) 355 2556, Fax, (267) 318 5099. E-mail fssvacancies@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. 136 in Block 240 (240/136) NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted Previous applicants need not apply to Re-Advertised positions