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PROFESSOR/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/SENIOR LECTURER/LECTURER

Maths & Science Education (1 position)
vacancy no: FE/MSE 3/2012closing date: 15/06/2012

Duties: The successful candidate will be expected to: (i) Teach Biology and Curriculum courses to undergraduate and graduate students; (ii) Supervise students’ research projects, theses and dissertations at both undergraduate and graduate levels; (iii) supervise students in internship (iv) Participate in the academic professional and community service normally associated with a university lectureship including research; (v) Undertake any other duties as may be assigned by the Head of Department.

Requirements: Lecturer Candidate should (i) have a Master’s Degree in Biology Education or equivalent; (ii) have a Bachelor’s degree in Biology Education with at least a 2.1 pass or with GPA of at least 3.6 or equivalent (iii) show evidence of research and service (iv) teaching biology education courses at university level or its equivalence and demonstration of effective leadership will be added advantages. Senior Lecturer candidates should (i) have a Master’s Degree in Biology Education or equivalent; (ii) have a Bachelor’s degree in Biology Education with at least a 2.1 pass or with GPA of at least 3.6 or equivalent (iii) have a minimum of three years teaching experience at a university or comparable institution (iv) have a minimum of six (6) pieces of published research products at least 4 of which are refereed journal articles (v) be a lead and/or single author in at least 2 refereed journal articles or book chapters (vi) demonstrate evidence of service. (vii) a relevant PhD and demonstration of effective academic leadership will be added advantages. Associate Professor Candidates should (i) have a Master’s Degree in Biology Education or equivalent plus a Bachelor’s degree in Biology Education with at least a 2.1 pass or with GPA of at least 3.6 or equivalent (ii) a minimum of five years teaching experience at a university or comparable institution (iii) cumulative and sustained record of good research and publications in areas relevant to Biology Education (iv) a minimum of twelve (12) pieces of published research products at least 8 of which are refereed journal articles (v) be a lead and/or single author in at least 6 refereed journal articles or book chapters (vi) evidence of academic leadership (vii) evidence of service to university, the profession and community (ix) a relevant PhD and ability to attract funding from international sources are added advantages. Professor Candidates should (i) have a Master’s Degree in Biology Education or equivalent plus a Bachelor’s degree in Biology Education with at least a 2.1 pass or with GPA of at least 3.6 or equivalent (ii) a minimum of eight years teaching experience at a university or comparable institution (iii) cumulative and sustained record of good research and publications in areas relevant to Biology Education (iv) a minimum of twenty four (24) pieces of published research products at least 12 of which are refereed journal articles (v) be a lead and/or single author in at least 10 refereed journal articles or book chapters (vi) evidence of academic leadership (vii) evidence of service to university, the profession and community (ix) a relevant PhD and ability to attract funding from international sources are added advantages.

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 Education

University of Botswana

Private Bag UB 00702, Gaborone-Botswana

Telephone: (267) 355 2840

Fax (267) 318 5096

E-mail: Educaio@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 Room No. 111 Block 231 (231/111). NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted