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LECTURER - MATHEMATICS (2 Positions)

FACULTY OF SCIENCE - DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS

VACANCY NO: IRC 1032 - LECTURER (2 Positions)

The Faculty of Science invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the post of Lecturer in the Department of Mathematics.

Duties:  The successful applicant will among other things, be expected to: (i) teach Pure/Applied Mathematics courses at undergraduate and graduate level (ii) supervise undergraduate projects, but may be assigned to supervise graduate students (iii) conduct research and render professional service, (iv) carry out any other responsibilities as and when may be assigned by the Head of the Department.

Requirements: Applicants should have: (i) a doctorate in Mathematics; (ii) show evidence of engagement in research; (iii) University teaching or equivalent experience and evidence of governance and social engagement are added advantage.

NB: In special circumstances Master’s Degree in Mathematics may be considered provided that the applicant has Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics or related fields with at least a 2(ii) pass or equivalent and may be considered on contract basis.

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 stipulated closing date.

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

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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