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LECTURER IN LOGISTICS & SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT (2x 3 year Contract Positions)

FACULTY OF BUSINESS - DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT

VACANCY NO: IRC 1030 - LECTURER IN LOGISTICS & SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT (2x 3 year Contract Positions)

The Faculty of Business invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the post of lecturer in Logistics and Supply Chain Management.

Duties: The successful candidate will be expected to: (i) Teach Management courses to undergraduate and graduate students; courses include, but not limited to Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Logistics Management and other related Management courses (ii) Supervise students' research projects, thesis and dissertations at both undergraduate and graduate levels; (iii) Supervise students in internship (iv) (iv) undertake scholarly research; (v) have an impactful engagement with the industry; and (vi)perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Head of Department. Participate in all academic and professional service activities of the department as well as community service, normally associated with a University lectureship; (v) Undertake any other duties as may be assigned by the Head of Department.

Requirements:

Lecturer:  Applicants should have (i) a PhD in Logistics or Supply Chain Management or related fields; (ii) Master's degree in Logistics or Supply Chain Management or related fields, (iii) a Bachelor's Degree in Logistics or Supply Chain Management or related fields with at least 2(i) pass/GPA of at least 3.6 or equivalent; (iv) evidence of engagement in research. The following will be added advantages:(i)evidence of Governance and Social Engagement; (ii) teaching experience at a University or comparable institution preferably in Logistics or Supply Chain Management.

N.B In special circumstances a Masters' degree in Logistics or Supply Chain Management or related fields with a Bachelor's degree in Logistics or Supply Chain Management or related fields of at least 2(i) pass/GPA of at least 3.6 or equivalent may be considered.

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 categorized into books, book chapters, refereed journals, non-refereed works, consultancies and practical media projects.

Remuneration: The University of Botswana offers a competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications. For more information about the University 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 Business, University of Botswana, Private Bag UB00701, Gaborone, Botswana, Telephone (267) 355 2231 or 355 5844; Email: fobvacancies@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 245 Office 233.

Please note that applications with incomplete information shall not be processed.

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Closing date: 5 August  2022

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