ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR Environmental Science

vacancy no: FSc/ES 12/2012	closing date: Open until filled
Duties: The successful applicant will be expected to: (i) teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the human environment field of land use 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) to provide academic leadership and act as a mentor to junior academic staff; (vi) carry out any other duties 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 discipline (ii) a strong Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science or a cognate discipline; (iii) hold the position of Associate Professor of Environmental Science or at least 5 years University teaching experience at Senior Lecturer level or equivalent; (iv) have an excellent cumulative and sustained record of research and publications with at least 12 publications, 8 of which are peer reviewed journal articles; (v) lead and/or single author in at least 6 refereed journal articles or book chapters; (vi) have evidence of academic leadership; (vii) evidence of service to the university, the profession and the community; (viii) the ability to attract funding from international sources, a relevant PhD and knowledge of Environmental and Statistical Modeling will be added advantage; (x) 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, 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. 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, Science Faculty, Private Bag UB 00704, University of Botswana, Gaborone-Botswana, Telephone (267) 355 2454, Fax, (267) 318 5097. E-mail:Fosvacancies@mopipi.ub.bw.