UNIVERSITY OF BOTSWANA
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
VACANCY NO: FET/CE02/2023
SENIOR LECTURER / LECTURER IN MINERAL ENGINEERING (CONTRACT POSITION)
Applicants are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the post of Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Mineral Engineering in the Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering.
Duties: The successful candidate will be expected to (i) teach undergraduate courses in Mineral Engineering in more than one of the following areas: Physical Mineral Processes, Flotation, Extractive Metallurgy, Processing of Precious Metals, Diamond Processing Technology, Plant Process and Flowsheet Design, Process Control and Instrumentation, Tailings and Wastewater Disposal, Environment Management and Coal Preparation (ii) conduct and produce results of scholarly work, actively involving students at B. Eng. Degree level (iii) carry out any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Head of Department.
Requirements:
Lecturer: Applicants must have: (i) a PhD in Mineral Engineering, Mineral Processing, Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering or equivalent (ii) be registered or eligible for registration with the Engineering Registration Board (ERB) (iii) evidence of governance show evidence of engagement in research 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 Mineral/Metallurgy/Chemical Engineering with significant research output and mineral industry experience with a bachelor’s degree in Mineral/Metallurgy/Chemical of at least 2(i) or equivalent may be considered.
Senior Lecturer: Candidates should have: (i) a Ph.D in Mineral Engineering, Mineral Processing, Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering or a related discipline. (ii) must be registered or eligible to be registered with a relevant engineering professional body; (iii) at least 3 years relevant teaching experience at a university or comparable institution; (iv) an excellent cumulative and sustained record of research and publications with at least 6 pieces of research products published by recognized publishers, 4 of which must be articles in refereed/accredited journals in internationally recognized 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; (v) sustained research output: a minimum of 1 peer reviewed publication every 2 years; (vi) scholarly presentations at national and/or international conferences; (vii) be lead and/or single author in at least 2 refereed journal articles; (viii) publications should be spread nationally and/or internationally and across journals; (ix) 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); (x) recognized 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); (xi) 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 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: How to Apply: SIGNED 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. Applicants should indicate clearly the position applied for, quote the vacancy numbers; provide current CVs which must include contact information (telephone/mobile numbers, email address, postal address and fax number), certified copies of educational certificates, transcripts and three (3) reference letters to: The Human Resources Manager, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, University of Botswana Private Bag UB 0061, Gaborone Botswana. Telephone: (267) 355-4204/4214, Fax (267)395-2309, E-mail: recruitmentfet@ub.ac.bw . Please note that applicants with incomplete information shall not be acknowledged.
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.
Hand delivered applications should be submitted to Block 248, Office No. 255 (248/ 255).
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Closing date: 28 July 2023