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ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, MATHEMATICS (CONTRACT POSITION)

FACULTY OF SCIENCE

DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, MATHEMATICS (CONTRACT POSITION)

VACANCY NO: FS/M1/2022

Duties: The successful candidate will be expected to: (i) teach Undergraduate and Graduate courses in the areas of Pure/Applied Mathematics (ii) supervise students’ research projects, theses and dissertations at both Undergraduate and Graduate levels; (iii) supervise students in internship; (iv) participate in all academic and professional service activities of the Department as well as community service, normally associated with a University lectureship; (v) the successful candidate will be expected to conduct research in his/ her area of expertise; (vi) provide academic leadership; (vii) undertake any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Head of Department.

Requirements:  Applicants should (i) have at least a PhD Degree in Pure Mathematics (Analysis/Algebra), or related fields; (ii) have at least 6 years of teaching experience in a University or comparable institution; (iii) a minimum of 12 pieces of research products (e.g. articles, book chapters, peer reviewed conference proceedings, etc.) published by recognized publishers. 8 of these must be articles in refereed/accredited journals in internationally recognized indexing databases. The remaining 4 publications could be journal articles, book chapters, peer reviewed conference proceedings, etc. published by recognized 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; (iv) sustained research output: a minimum of 2 peer reviewed publication every 3 years (vi) sustained research activity; ongoing externally supported research (e.g funded or commissioned); (vii) regular paper/poster presentations at national but also increasingly at international conferences; (vi) 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; (vii) publications should be spread nationally and/or internationally and across journals; (viii) 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 the these); (ix) 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 conferences (required in at least 2 of the these); (x) evidence of governance and social engagement; (xi) research collaborations with other institutions or organisations; (xii) research collaboration with cognate disciplines in the University and (xiii) external examiner for Masters and/or PhD theses nationally and/or internationally. The following will be added advantages: (i) research awards and other forms of research recognition, where appropriate and (ii) multi-disciplinary experience in teaching, research, administration or consultancy work.

The curriculum vitae (CV) should contain a detailed list of publications; clearly specifying titles of publications, dates published, name(s) of publishers and name(s) of co-authors if any. Publications should be categorized into: books, monographs, refereed and non-refereed journals, chapters in books, etc.

Remuneration: The 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  

How to Apply: Applicants are to address the stated qualification 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’s (including telephone, telefax and email), certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts, names and addresses of three referees, and send complete documentation to: The Human Resource Manager, Faculty of Sciences, Private Bag UB 00704, Gaborone, Botswana; Telephone: (267) 3552454,  Fax (267)3185099; E-mail: fosvacancies@ub.ac.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 stipulated closing date.

Hand delivered applications should be submitted to Block 233, office No.135 (233/135).

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Closing date: 23 March 2022

 

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