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PROFESSOR Statistics

vacancy no: FSS/ STA 3/ 2012closing date: Open until filled

Duties: The successful applicant shall be expected to (i) teach undergraduate and graduate level courses; (ii) supervise dissertations at graduate level and under-graduate research projects; (iii) provide academic leadership to the department; (iv) Participate in all academic and professional activities of the department including research and curriculum review; (v) carry out any other duties as may be assigned by the Head of Department.

Requirements: Candidates should have: (i) a Masters Degree in Statistics or a related discipline; (ii) a Bachelors Degree in the relevant discipline with at least a 2(i) pass/ GPA of at least 3.6; (iii) at least 8 years of teaching experience in a University or comparable institution ; (iv) at least 24 publications, 12 of which should be refereed journal articles; (v) lead and/or single author in at least 10 refereed journal articles or book chapters; (vi) Evidence of service to University, the Profession and the Community; (vii) evidence of effective academic leadership (viii) the research profile should provide evidence of research mentorship to junior scholars; (ix) evidence and/or specialization in Biostatistics, Probability and Data Mining will be an added advantage. (x) applicants should clearly state their areas of teaching and research experience.

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