DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
VACANCY NO: IRC 3108
Applications are invited for the position of Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer in Geomatics in the Department of Civil Engineering.
Duties: The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate and postgraduate level courses. The candidate should be able to: (i) teach Satellite Positioning Systems, Geomatics for Mining, Engineering and Cadastral Surveying, and Geodesy courses; (ii) conduct and produce results of scholarly work, actively involving students at undergraduate and postgraduate levels; (iii) perform administrative and other duties as may be assigned by the Head of Department.
Requirements:
Lecturer: Applicants should have: (i) a PhD in Geomatics or equivalent, (ii) a Masters’ Degrees in Geomatics or equivalent with a Bachelor’s degree in Geomatics or equivalent (iii) must be registered or eligible to be registered with Botswana Land Surveyors Council; (iv) show evidence of engagement in research; (v) Evidence of governance and social engagement, as well as teaching experience at a University or comparable institution will be added advantages.
N.B In special circumstances a Masters’ Degrees in Geomatics or equivalent with significant research output and industry experience with a Bachelor’s Degree in Geomatics or equivalent, of at least 2(i) may be considered.
Senior Lecturer: Applicants should have: (i) a PhD in Geomatics or equivalent, (ii) a Masters’ Degrees in Geomatics or equivalent with a Bachelor’s degree in Geomatics or equivalent; (iii) must be registered or eligible to be registered with Botswana Land Surveyors Council; (iv) at least 3 years relevant teaching experience at a university or comparable institution; (v) an excellent cumulative and sustained record of research and publications with at least 6 pieces of research products published by recognised publishers, 4 of which must be articles in refereed/accredited journals in internationally recognised indexing databases. The remaining 2 publications could be journal articles, book chapters, peer-reviewed conference proceedings, etc., published by recognised 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; (vi) sustained research output: a minimum of 1 peer reviewed publication every 2 years; (vii) scholarly presentations at national and/or international conferences; (viii) lead and/or single author in at least 2 refereed journal articles; (ix) publications should be spread nationally and/or internationally and across journals; (x) some 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 1 of the these); (xi) recognised as being of at least national research standing (e.g. reviewer for refereed/accredited national and regional publishers; Editorial board member of at least a national publisher in a relevant field; invitation as key note speaker at national and/or international conferences (required in at least 1 of the these) and (xii) evidence of governance and social engagement; Research awards and other forms of research recognition, where appropriate will be an added advantage.
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 categorised into books, book chapters, refereed journals, non-refereed works, consultancies and practical media projects.
Remuneration: The University offers a competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications.
How to Apply: Letters of applications are to address the stated qualifications and provide any other information to assist the University to determine your suitability for the position. You should quote the vacancy number of the post applied for, provide current C.V.s (including telephone, telex and telefax numbers and e-mail), certified true copies of educational certificates, transcripts and names and addresses of three referees.
Send your application to:The Human Resources Manager, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, University of Botswana, Private Bag UB 0061, Gaborone. Botswana, Telephone: 267-355 4214. E-mail: fetrecruitment@ub.ac.bw. Hand delivered applications should be submitted to Block 248, Office No. 255 (248/ 255).
Applicants should inform their referees to (i) Quote the Vacancy Number(s) and Position(s) applied for and (ii) submit their references directly to the above address, before the stipulated closing date.
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Closing Date: 1st April 2026