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ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR Environmental Science

vacancy no: FSc/ ES 10/ 2012closing date: Open Until Filled

Duties: The successful candidate will be expected to: (i) teach Undergraduate and Graduate courses in the human environment field of urban/ population geography and Geographic Information Systems (GIS); (ii) supervise student research projects and thesis at both Undergraduate and Graduate levels; (iii) conduct research in their area of expertise; (iv) provide service to the community; (v) provide academic leadership and act as a mentor to junior academic staff; (vi) carry out any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Head of Department.

Requirements: Candidates should: (i) have at least a Master’s Degree in Environmental Science or related fields; (ii) have a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science or a cognate discipline with at least a 2(i) pass and an overall aggregate not less than 65%; (iii) hold the position of Associate Professor of Environmental Science or at least 5 years of teaching experience at a University or comparable institution; (iv) have a good and sustained record of research and publications with at least 12 publications, 8 of which should be refereed journal articles; lead and/or single authored in at least 6 refereed journal articles or book chapters; (v) Evidence of service to University, the Profession and the Community; (vi) Evidence of effective academic leadership; (vii) a relevant PhD, Knowledge of Environmental and statistical modeling and ability to attract funding from international sources will be added advantages. The CV should contain a detailed list of publications, clearly specifying titles of publications, dates published, names of publishers and names of co-authors if any. Publications should be categorized into: books, chapters in books, monographs, refereed and non-refereed journal articles, etc.

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.

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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