FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES
SCHOOL NURSING
LECTURER/SENIOR LECTURER IN CRITICAL CARE/INTENSIVE CARE NURSING
(CONTRACT POSITION)
VACANCY: FHS/SON01/2022
Duties: The successful candidate will be expected to teach and supervise students in Critical Care /Intensive Care areas at both undergraduate and graduate levels.
Requirements:
Lecturer: The successful candidate should have: (i) A PhD in Nursing, (ii) Masters’ degree in critical care/intensive care. (iii) a bachelor’s degree in Nursing with at least 2(i) /GPA of 3.6 or equivalent (iii) Evidence of research, governance and social engagement, clinical experience in any of specified areas above, and teaching experience at a university or a comparable institution will be added advantages.
NB: In special circumstances a Masters’ degree in critical care/intensive care. (iii) a bachelor’s degree in Nursing with at least 2(i) /GPA of 3.6 or equivalent may be considered.
Senior Lecturer: candidate should have: (i) a PhD in Nursing or related field; (ii) at least 3 years relevant teaching experience at a university or comparable institution; (iii) 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 recognized 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; (iv) sustained research output: a minimum of 1 peer reviewed publication every 2 years; (v) scholarly presentations at national and/or international conferences; (vi) be lead and/or single author in at least 2 refereed journal articles; (vii) publications should be spread nationally and/or internationally and across journals; (viii) 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); (ix) 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); (x) evidence of governance and social engagement. The following will be added advantages: (i) sustained research activity: on-going internally and/or externally supported research; (ii) research awards and other forms of research recognition, where appropriate; (iii) examiner/ moderator/assessor for undergraduate and/or postgraduate projects nationally; and (iv) effective and experience in running a programme/course, etc.
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 offers a competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications.
How to Apply: Applicants are to address the stated qualification and provide any other relevant information that will 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, names and addresses of three referees, and send complete documentation to: The Manager, Human Resources, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Botswana Private Bag UB 00712, Gaborone-Botswana; Telephone: (267) 3555689; Fax (267) 3974538; E-mail: makgosatg@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 acknowledged.
Hand delivered applications should be submitted to Block 246 office 304 (Third Floor).
NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Closing date: Open until filled.