Duties: The successful candidate will be expected to: (i) teach undergraduate level courses especially elementary statistics, probability and multivariate statistics; (ii) supervise undergraduate student’s projects as need may arise; (iii) participate in all academic and professional activities of the department including research; (iv) carry out any other duties as may be assigned by the Head of Department.
Requirements: Candidates should have: (i) a Doctorate in Statistics; (ii) Show evidence of engagement in research; (iii) Evidence of governance and social engagement as well as teaching at university or comparable institution will be added advantages; (iv) preferred area of specialization is in one of the following: Actuarial Science and Probability
N.B. In special circumstances a relevant Masters’ Degree in Statistics with a Bachelors’ degree in Statistics of at least a 2(i) pass /GPA of at least 3.6 or equivalent may be considered under special circumstances on contract basis.
The University is an equal opportunity employer and women candidates are encouraged to apply.
Remuneration: University offers a competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications.
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 CVs (including telephone, telefax and e-mail), certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts, samples of their publications, names and addresses of three referees, and send complete documentation to: The Human Resource Manager, Faculty of Social Sciences, Private Bag UB 00705, Gaborone-Botswana; Telephone: (267) 355 4894; Fax (267) 318 5099; E-mail: fssvacancies@mopipi.ub.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.
Hand delivered applications should be submitted to Block 240, Office No. 137
NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.