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Uniswa Vacancies Feb 2013


Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following vacant position(s) at the University of Swaziland
PROFESSOR/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/ SENIOR LECTURER IN THE DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE
Qualifications and Experience:
• A PhD. in Linguistics and Language Studies.
Duties:
1. To provide professional/Academic leadership as well as teach the following Language courses: Principles of Psycholinguistics, Principles of Sociolinguistics, Phonology & Phonetics, Morphology and Syntax, Stylistics, etc.
Closing Date: Friday, 15 February 2013
SENIOR LECTURER/LECTURER IN COMMUNICATIONS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING
Qualifications and Experience:
• At least an MSc in Electronics or related area • University teaching experience at Senior Lecturer Level for appointment as Senior Lecturer.
Duties:
1. Teach undergraduate courses in Electromagnetics, Communications and related areas 2. Carry out research and development work in his/her discipline.
Closing Date: Friday, 15 February 2013
SENIOR LECTURER/LECTURER IN THE DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING
Qualifications and Experience:
• At least an MSc in Electronics or related area. • University teaching experience at Senior Lecturer Level for appointment as Senior Lecturer.
Duties:
1. Teach undergraduate courses in Electronics, Microcontrollers and related areas 2. Carry out research and development work in his/her discipline
Closing Date: Friday, 15 February 2013
PROFESSOR/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR IN ELECTRICAL MACHINES AND/OR POWER ENGINEERING IN THE DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING
Qualifications and Experience:
• At least a PhD in a relevant area • Must already be Professor/Associate Professor at a recognized university • Extensive refereed research publications • Compliance with engineers’ professional registration criteria. • Proven competence to provide academic and administrative leadership
Duties:
1. Teach courses in Electrical Power Engineering 2. Carry out research. 3. Provide academic and administrative guidance to the department. 4. Develop and maintain links with industry
Closing Date: Friday, 15 February 2013
PROFESSOR/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR IN ELECTRONICS AND DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING IN THE DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING
Qualifications and Experience:
• At least a PhD in a relevant area • Must already be Professor/Associate Professor at a recognized university • Extensive refereed research publications • Compliance with engineers’ professional registration criteria. • Proven competence to provide academic and administrative leadership
Duties:
1. Teach courses in electronics and Digital Signal Processing. 2. Carry out research. 3. Provide academic and administrative guidance to the department. 4. Develop and maintain links with industry
Closing Date: Friday, 15 February 2013
PROFESSOR/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR IN THE DEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND PLANNING.
Qualifications and Experience:
• A Ph.D. in Physical Geography or Environmental Science • Specialization in Geomorphology or Geology
Duties:
1. Teach courses to both undergraduate and graduate students 2. To supervise undergraduate and postgraduate student project. 3. Carry out research in the discipline. 4. Provide research and academic guidance to the department
Closing Date: Friday, 15 February 2013
PROFESSOR/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR IN THE DEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND PLANNING.
Qualifications and Experience:
• A Ph.D. in Human Geography • Specialization in Environmental Management/Resource Economics
Duties:
1. Teach courses to both undergraduate and postgraduate students 2. To supervise undergraduate and postgraduate student projects. 3. Carry out research in the discipline. 4. Provide research and academic guidance to the department.
Closing Date: Friday, 15 February 2013
LECTURER IN THE DEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND PLANNING.
Qualifications and Experience:
• A Ph.D. in Physical Geography • Specialization in Soil Science • Knowledge of GIS will be an advantage.
Duties:
1. Teach courses to undergraduate and postgraduate students 2. To supervise undergraduate and postgraduate student projects. 3. Carry out research in the discipline. 4. Provide research and academic guidance to the department
Closing Date: Friday, 15 February 2013
LECTURER IN THE DEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND PLANNING.
Qualifications and Experience:
• An M.Sc. in Remote Sensing and GIS • A Ph.D. in Advanced Cartography will be an advantage.
Duties:
1. To teach courses to undergraduate students. 2. To conduct practical’s in GIS and Remote Sensing 3. Carry out research in the discipline. 4. Provide research and academic guidance to the department.
Closing Date: Friday, 15 February 2013
PROFESSOR/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/ SENIOR LECTURER/ LECTURER IN THE DEPARTMENT OF ACADEMIC COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Qualifications and Experience:
• A PhD. / Masters in Applied Linguistics or English language and linguistics or teaching English as a second Language (TESL). • Experience in: Teaching EAP and ESP in Commerce related discipline would be an added advantage.
Duties:
1. Teach English for Academic Purposes (EAP) and English for Specific Purposes (ESP). 2. Design and develop materials for EAP and ESP. 3. To conduct research and do community service.
Closing Date: Friday, 15 February 2013

LOCAL CANDIDATES
Permanent and Pensionable service after successful completion of two years on probation; Recruitment and Retention Allowance, Housing Allowance and a Medical Aid.
EXPATRIATE CANDIDATES
A two-year contract which will attract Gratuity, recruitment Allowance a Medical Aid contribution and relocation expenses
SUBMITTING APPLICATIONS
Applications with detailed CV, certified copies of academic and professional qualifications and names of three referees should be sent to:
The Registrar
University of Swaziland
Private Bag 4
Kwaluseni