FACULTY OF SCIENCE
DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE
VACANCY NO: IRC 2107
¶Ù³Ü³Ù¾±±ð²õ:ÌýThe successful candidate will be expected to:Ìý(i)Ìýconduct lectures and laboratory practicals in Computer Science at both post-graduate and undergraduate levels;Ìý(ii)Ìýundertake individual research or in collaboration with colleagues within or outside the departmentÌý(iii)Ìýdevelop and implement mentorship activities for junior staff; (iv) supervise post graduate and undergraduate student’s projects as need may arise;Ìý(v)Ìýparticipate in the academic, governance and social engagement in the department;Ìý(v)Ìýand perform any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Head of Department.
¸é±ð±ç³Ü¾±°ù±ð³¾±ð²Ô³Ù²õ:ÌýApplicants should possess: (i) a PhD Computer Science or related field with specialization in Software Engineering; (ii) a Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field; (iii) at leastÌý6Ìýyears relevant teaching experience at a university or comparable institution; (iv) a minimum ofÌý12Ìýpieces of research products (e.g. articles, book chapters, peer reviewed conference proceedings, etc.) published by recognized publishers.Ìý8Ìýof these must be articles in refereed/accredited journals in internationally recognized indexing databases. The remainingÌý4Ìýpublications could be journal articles,Ìýbook chapters, peer reviewed conference proceedings, etc. published by recognized publishers.ÌýAn academic book may be equivalent to a maximum of 4 articles in refereed/accredited journals, depending on the quality and standing of the publisher; (v) sustained research output: a minimum of 2 peer reviewed publications every 3 years;Ìý(vi)Ìýsustained research activity; ongoing externally supported research (e.g funded or commissioned); (vii) regular paper/poster presentations at national but also increasingly at international conferences; (viii) be lead and/or single author in at least one-third of the required journal publications. There should also be evidence of mentorship of early career scholars/graduate students; (ix) publications should be spread nationally and/or internationally and across journals; (x) recognizable research impact, including but not limited to citations, the h-index, patents, policy applications, peer reviews, publications that are prescribed texts in other institutions etc. (required in at least 2 of these); (xi) recognized as being of national but increasingly international research standing (e.g. peer reviewing of new research proposals; reference in research committees; editor/guest editor/reviewer of refereed/accredited national and international publishers; editorial board member of an international publisher in a relevant field; invitations as keynote speaker at national and international conferencesÌý(required in at least 2 of the these); (xii) evidence of governance and social engagement; (xiii) research collaborations with other institutions or organisations; (xiv) research collaboration with cognate disciplines in the University and (xv) external examiner for Masters and/or PhD theses nationally and/or internationally.ÌýThe following will be added advantages:Ìýextensive experience in geophysical modelling, demonstration of high level of numerical and statistical skills and ability to work with a variety of geophysical data types; research awards and other forms of research recognition, where appropriate.
The curriculum vitae should contain a detailed list of published works, clearly specifying titles of publications, ISBN numbers (for books, book chapters and conference proceedings), dates of publications, names of publishers, name/s of co-authors if any and number of pages. The works should be categorized into books, book chapters, refereed journals, non-refereed works, consultancies and practical media projects.
¸é±ð³¾³Ü²Ô±ð°ù²¹³Ù¾±´Ç²Ô:ÌýThe University offers competitive salaries and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications.ÌýFor more information on the University, please visit our website;
Applicants are to address the stated qualifications in their application letters and provide other information to assist the University determine their suitability for the position. They should also quote the vacancy number of the post applied for, provide current CVs (including telephone, and e-mail), certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts, and names and addresses of three referees. Complete documentation should be sent to:ÌýThe Human Resources Manager, Faculty of Science, Private Bag UB 00704, Gaborone-Botswana; Telephone: (267) 355 2454; Fax (267) 318 5097; E-mail:ÌýÌýfosvacancies@ub.ac.bw
Applicants should inform their referees to: (i)ÌýQuote the Vacancy number and position appliedÌýforÌýand (ii)Ìýsubmit their references directly to the above address, before the stipulated closing date.Ìý Please note that applications with incomplete information shall not be considered.
Hand delivered applications should be submitted to Office No. 135 at Block 233 (233/135).Ìý
NB:ÌýOnly shortlisted applicants will be contacted
Closing Date:ÌýOpen until filled
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