Duties: The successful candidate will be expected to i) Teach large classes of undergraduate and graduate courses in Inorganic chemistry; ii) Supervise both undergraduate and graduate student research projects; iii) Conduct research in their area of expertise and also complement existing research areas in Inorganic Chemistry; participate in other academic and professional activities of the department; iv) Render professional service and carry out any other duties as may be assigned by the Head of Department.
Requirements: Applicants should have: (i) at least PhD degree in Chemistry, specializing in Inorganic Chemistry; (ii) A relevant Master’s degree specializing in inorganic chemistry with a Bachelor’s degree of at least 2(i) or equivalent may be considered under special circumstances; (iii) Teaching experience in General Chemistry, Main Group Chemistry, Bioinorganic chemistry & Group Theory as well as evidence of research, governance and social engagement are added advantages.
Remuneration: The University offers competitive salaries and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications. For more information on the University, please visit our website; www.ub.bw
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 Science, Private Bag UB 00704, Gaborone, Botswana; Telephone: (267) 355 2454/2969, Fax (267) 318 5099; EE-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 the stipulated closing date. Please note that applications with incomplete information shall not be processed.
Hand delivered applications should be submitted to Block 233, Office No. 135 (233/135).
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Closing Date: 13 April 2023