Vacancy No. FSS/L 2/2011
Duties:
The successful candidate will be expected to:
(i) teach Public Law in at least two of the following areas: Jurisprudence; Public International; International Criminal Law and Environmental Law or Commercial Laws in at least two of the following areas: Tax Law; Financial Services Law; Labour Law and Competition Law;
(ii) supervise student research projects and theses at both undergraduate and graduate levels;
(iii) conduct research in their area of expertise; (iv) provide service to the community;
(v) provide academic leadership;
(vi) carry out duties as assigned by the Head of Department.
Requirements: Candidates should have:
(i) a PhD in Law;
(ii) significant teaching experience at a University or comparable institution;
(iii) at least 12 publications, 8 of which are peer reviewed journal papers;
(iv) lead and or single author in at least 6 refereed articles or book chapters;
(v) evidence of academic leadership and research mentorship to junior scholars;
(vi) evidence of academic leadership and evidence of service to the university, the profession and the community.
The profile should reflect evidence of attracting research grants. Preference will be given to candidates currently holding the position of Associate Professor of Law.
Remuneration: The University offers a competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Applicants are to address the stated qualifications in their applications 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 CV (including telephone, fax 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 Social Sciences,
Private Bag UB 00705,
Gaborone, Botswana;
Telephone: (+267) 355 2556
Fax (+267) 318 5099;
E-mail: fssvacancies@mopipi.ub.bw.
Applicants should ask 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.
Please note that applications with incomplete information shall not be acknowledged.
CLOSING DATE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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