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SENIOR LECTURER IN BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS Accounting & Finance

vacancy no: FB/ A&F 12/ 2012closing date: 28/09/2012

Duties: The successful applicant must be (i) qualified and competent to teach Business Information Systems courses at both Undergraduate and Graduate levels; (ii) able to teach in at least 3 of the following areas: Programming, Database Systems, Decisions Support Systems, Business Software Development, E-commerce and Project Management; (iii) knowledge of at least two of the following programming languages is crucial: Java, C++ and Visual Basic.net and be able to program in Linux, UNIX, and/or Windows platforms. In addition, the candidate will be expected to undertake Research 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) at least 3 years of teaching experience at a university or comparable institution; (iv) a good and sustained record of research and publications 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.

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