Job Opportunities

PROFESSOR IN MICROBIOLOGY

FACULTY OF SCIENCE

DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES

VACANCY NO: FSc/ BS 2/ 2019

PROFESSOR IN MICROBIOLOGY

Duties: The successful candidate will be required to (i) conduct lectures and laboratory practicals in microbiology at undergraduate and graduate levels; (ii) undertake individual research or in collaboration with colleagues within or outside the department; (iii) develop and implement mentorship activities for junior staff (iv) provide service to the University, profession and to the community and; (v) perform any other duties that may be assigned by the Head of Department.

Requirements: Candidates should have; (i) a Masters’ Degree in ­­ Microbiology or related fields with specialisation in industrial microbiology; (ii) at least 8 years of teaching experience at a University or comparable institution; (iii) a good and sustained record of research and publications with at least 24 publications, 12 of which should be refereed journal articles; lead and/or single author in at least 10 refereed journal articles or book chapters; (iv) evidence of service to University, the Profession and the Community; (v) evidence of effective academic leadership; (vi) the following will be added advantages: a PhD Degree in Microbiology or related fields, research mentorship to junior scholars and evidence of attracting external research grants. The curriculum vitae (CV) should contain a detailed list of publications; clearly specifying titles of publications, dates published, name(s) of publishers and name(s) of co-authors if any. Publications should be categorized into: books, monographs, refereed and non-refereed journals, chapters in books, etc.

Remuneration: The University offers competitive salaries and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Applicants are to address the stated qualifications in their application letters 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, and e-mail), certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts. The curriculum vitae (CV) should contain a detailed list of publications; clearly specifying titles of publications, dates published, name of publishers and name of co-authors if any.  Publications should be categorized into: books, monographs, refereed and non-refereed journals, chapters in books, etc. Complete documentation should be sent to: The Human Resources Manager, University of Botswana, Faculty of Science, Private Bag UB 00704, Gaborone-Botswana; Telephone: (+267) 355 2969; Fax (267) 318 5097; E-mail: fosvacancies@mopipi.ub.bw or segaetshom@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.

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

NB: Only shortlisted applications will be contacted.

Closing Date: Open until filled

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