Job
description
DEPARTMENT
OF GEOLOGY
LECTURER
IN ECONOMIC GEOLOGY
(Contract Position – 2 yrs)
VACANCY NO:
FSc/ G 1/ 2016
The Department of
Geology at the University of Botswana offers a four (4) Geology and a three (3)
year undergraduat
e Applied Geophysics degree programs. We also currently offer
a two (2) year taught graduate degree program in Hydrogeology. We will be
offering graduate programs in other geological sub-disciplines in the very near
future. We currently seek to employ a motivated and suitably qualified
individual to teach in the area of Economic Geology within the department.
Requirements
Duties: The successful candidate will
be expected to: (i) teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Economic
Geology and Ore Microscopy at undergraduate and graduate levels as well as
Field Geology, and perform any other duties as determined by the Department of
Geology; (ii) supervise student research projects and thesis at both
undergraduate and graduate levels; (iii) conduct research in their area of
specialization; (iv) provide academic leadership through the enhancement of teaching,
research and community service; (v) facilitate partnerships internally and
externally; (v) serve on committees within the University and external
professional organizations; (vi) provide mentorship to junior academic staff;
(vii) carry out any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the
Head of Department.
Requirements: Applicants should have: (i)
at least a Masters’ Degree in Economic Geology and/or Exploration Geology; (ii)
a Bachelor’s Degree in Geology or related fields with at least a 2(i) pass/ GPA
of at least 3.6; (iii) show evidence of engagement in research and service;
(iv) a relevant PhD, teaching experience in the field of Geology at a
University or comparable institution and demonstration of effective academic
leadership will be added advantages.
Benefits
University of Botswana offers a competitive salary and benefits commensurate
with experience and qualifications. For more information on the University,
please visit our website; www.ub.bw
Closing
date and application instructions
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, names and addresses of three
referees. Complete documentation should be sent to: The Human Resources Manager,
Faculty of Science, Private Bag UB 00704, Gaborone-Botswana; Telephone: (267)
355 2454; Fax (267) 318 5097; E-mail: fosvacancies@mopipi.ub.bw.
Applicants should inform their referees to: (i) Quote the Vacancy number
and position applied for and (ii) submit their references directly to the
above address, before the stipulated closing date.
Hand
delivered applications should be submitted to Office No. 135 at Block 233
(233/135).
NB: Only
shortlisted applicants will be contacted
Closing
Date: 31st March 2016