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PROFESSOR/ ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/ SENIOR LECTURER/ LECTURER IN BIOLOGY EDUCATION

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vacancy no: FE/ MSE 5/ 2012closing date: Open Until Filled

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 on internship; (iv) participate in the academic professional and community service normally associated with a university lectureship, including research; (v) Undertake any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Head of Department.

Requirements: Lecturer: Candidate should have (i) at least a Masters’ Degree in Biology Education or related fields; (ii) a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology Education or related fields with at least a 2(i) pass and an overall aggregate not less than 65%; (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. Senior Lecturer: candidates should have (i) a Masters’ Degree in Biology Education or related fields; (ii) a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology Education or related fields with at least a 2(i) pass and an overall aggregate not less than 65%; (iii) at least 3 years of teaching experience at a university or comparable institution; (iv) have a good and sustained record of research and publications (in areas relevant to Biology Education) with at least 6 publications, 4 of which are peer reviewed journal articles; (v) lead and/or single author in at least 2 refereed journal articles or book chapters; (vi) applicants should demonstrate evidence of service; (vii) a relevant PhD and demonstration of effective academic leadership will be added advantages. The curriculum vitae (CV) should contain a detailed list of publications; clearly specifying titles of publications, dates published, name(s) of publishers and name(s) of co-authors if any. Publications should be categorized into: books, monographs, refereed and non-refereed journals, chapters in books, etc. Associate Professor: Candidates should have (i) at least a Masters’ Degree in Biology Education or related fields; (ii) a Bachelors’ Degree in Biology Education or related fields with at least a 2(i) pass and an overall aggregate not less than 65%; (iii) hold the position of Associate Professor in Biology Education 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 (in areas relevant to Biology Education) 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 and ability to attract funding from international sources will be added advantages. The curriculum vitae (CV) should contain a detailed list of publications; clearly specifying titles of publications, dates published, name(s) of publishers and name(s) of co-authors if any. Publications should be categorized into: books, monographs, refereed and non-refereed journals, chapters in books, etc. Professor: Candidates should have; (i) at least a Masters’ Degree in Biology Education or related fields; (ii) a Bachelors’ Degree in Biology Education or related fields with at least a 2(i) pass and an overall aggregate not less than 65%; (iii) hold the position of Professor of Biology Education or have at least 8 years of teaching experience at a University or comparable institution; (iv) have a good and sustained record of research and publications (in areas relevant to Biology Education) with at least 24 publications, 12 of which should be refereed journal articles; lead and/or single author in at least 10 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 and ability to attract funding from international sources will be added advantages. The curriculum vitae (CV) should contain a detailed list of publications; clearly specifying titles of publications, dates published, name(s) of publishers and name(s) of co-authors if any. Publications should be categorized into: books, monographs, refereed and non-refereed journals, chapters in books, 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 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

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