LECTURER IN ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY

vacancy no: FSc/ C 1 / 2012	closing date: 23/03/2012
Duties: The successful candidate will be expected to (i) teach theory and laboratory courses in general; (ii) teach Analytical Chemistry to undergraduate and graduate students; (iii) engage in active research in an area that complements existing research in the Chemistry Department or in the candidate's area of specialisation as well as render the professional service expected of a University academic; (iv) the following are some of research areas that are currently of interest to the analytical chemistry section: Bioanalysis, Water & Environmental Pollution; (v) perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Head of Department Requirements: The candidate must have (i) at least a Master of Science Degree (MSc) in Chemistry, with specialisation in Analytical Chemistry, electro-analytical techniques or related fields; (ii) a Bachelors Degree in the relevant discipline with at least a 2(i) pass/ GPA of at least 3.6; (iii) show evidence of engagement in research and service; (iv) a relevant PhD, teaching experience at a university or comparable institution and demonstration of effective academic leadership will be added advantages; (v) knowledge of the application and operation of modern analytical instruments such as electrochemical analyzer, atomic absorption spectrometry, HPLC and Ion Chromatograph, Capillary Electrophoresis, UV-Vis, FT-IR and Mass Spectrometer will also be 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 Science Private Bag UB 00704 University of Botswana Gaborone-Botswana Telephone: (267) 355 2454; Fax (267) 318 5097 E-mail: fosvacancies@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. Click here to apply online 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