FACULTY OF SCIENCE
DEPARTMENT OF GEOLOGY
SENIOR LECTURER IN STRUCTURAL GEOLOGY, MINERALOGY, AND METAMORPHIC PETROLOGY (CONTRACT POSITION)
VACANCY NO: FS/GEO01/2022
Duties:ÌýThe successful candidate will be required to:Ìý(i)Ìýteach courses in Structural Geology, Mineralogy, and Metamorphic Petrology at undergraduate and graduate levels;Ìý(ii)Ìýattract both undergraduate and graduate students for thesis supervision;Ìý(iii)Ìýconduct research in their area of specialisation as well as in multidisciplinary areas;Ìý(iv)Ìýprovide service to the community in the line of their specialisation;Ìý(v)Ìýprovide academic leadership and mentoring of junior staff in the department, andÌý(vi)Ìýcarry out any other duties as may be assigned by the Head of Department from time to time.
Requirements:ÌýCandidates for this position should have:Ìý(i)Ìýa Doctoral Degree in Structural Geology and/or MetamorphicÌýPetrology;Ìý(ii)Ìýat leastÌý3Ìýyears relevant teaching experience at a university or comparable institution;Ìý(iii)Ìýan excellent cumulative and sustained record of research and publications with at leastÌý6Ìýpieces of research products published by recognised publishers,Ìý4Ìýof which must be articles in refereed/accredited journals in internationally recognised indexing databases. The remainingÌý2Ìýpublications could be journal articles, book chapters, peer reviewed conference proceedings etc published by recognised publishers. An academic book may be equivalent to a maximum of 4 articles in refereed/accredited journals, depending on the quality and standing of the publisher;Ìý(iv)Ìýsustained research output: a minimum of 1 peer reviewed publication every 2 years;Ìý(v)Ìýscholarly presentations at national and/or international conferences;Ìý(vi)Ìýbe lead and/or single author in at leastÌý2Ìýrefereed journal articles;Ìý(vii)Ìýpublications should be spread nationally and/or internationally and across journals;Ìý(viii)Ìýsome 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 1 of the these);Ìý(ix)Ìýrecognised as being of at least national research standing (e.g. reviewer for refereed/accredited national and regional publishers; Editorial board member of at least a national publisher in a relevant field; invitation as key note speaker at national and/or international conferences (required in at least 1 of the these);Ìý(x)Ìýevidence of governance and social engagement.ÌýThe following will be added advantages:Ìý(i)Ìýsustained research activity: ongoing internally and/or externally supported research;Ìý(ii)Ìýresearch awards and other forms of research recognition, where appropriate;Ìý(iii)Ìýexaminer/ moderator/assessor for undergraduate and/or postgraduate projects nationally;Ìý(iv)Ìýeffective and experience in running a programme/course, etc., and;Ìý(v)Ìýextensive experience in mineral exploration and especially the mining industry.
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 categorised into books, book chapters, refereed journals, non-refereed works and consultancies.
Remuneration:ÌýThe University offers a competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications.
How To Apply:ÌýLetters of application should address the stated qualifications and provide any other information to assist the University to determine their suitability for the position, should quote the vacancy number of the post applied for, full and up to date C.V.s, (including telephone, telex and telefax numbers and e-mail), certified true copies of educational certificates, transcripts and names and addresses of three referees should be addressed to:ÌýThe Human Resources Manager, Faculty of Science, Private Bag UB 00704, Gaborone-Botswana; Telephone: (267) 355-4937/2969; Fax (267) 318 5097; E-mail:ÌýÌýfosvacancies@ub.ac.bw
Applicants should inform their referees to (i)ÌýQuote the Vacancy Number(s) and Position(s) applied forÌýand (ii)Ìýsubmit their references directly to the above address, before the stipulated closing date.
Please note that applicants with incomplete information shall not be acknowledged.
Hand delivered applications should be submitted to Block 233, Office 135.
Closing date: 14 July 2022
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