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PROFESSOR IN BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS Accounting & Finance

vacancy no: FB/ A&F 9/ 2012closing date: Open Until Filled

Duties: The successful candidate will be expected to (i) teach Business Information Systems Courses at both Undergraduate and Graduate levels; (ii) teach in at least 3 of the following areas: Programming, Database Systems, Decisions Support Systems, Business Software Development, E-business and Project Management; (iii) knowledge of Web Development Programming Languages is crucial, preferably Java, Php, Javascript and HTML. In addition, the candidate will be expected to actively participate and advance the Department’s Research in the area of Business Information Systems and perform any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Head of Department.

Requirements: Candidates should have; (i) at least a Masters’ Degree in Business Information Systems or related fields; (ii) a Bachelors’ Degree in Business Information Systems 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 Business Information Systems or have at least 8 years of teaching experience at a University or comparable institution; (iv) a good and sustained record of research and publications (in areas relevant to Business Information Systems) 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 will be an added advantage. 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.

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 below address, before the stipulated closing date.

Send your applications to:

The HR Manager, Faculty Business

Private Bag UB00701,

University of Botswana

Gaborone, Botswana

Telephone (267) 355 2231; Fax (267) 3185102;

Email: tsimako@mopipi.ub.bw

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. 119 Faculty of Business Block 245 (245/119).NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted