Applications are invited for the position of Senior Lecturer tenable in the Department of Architecture and Planning, Faculty of Engineering & Technology.
Duties: The successful candidate is expected to: (i) teach real estate and other courses offered in the Real Estate Programme in any of the following fields: valuation, facilities management, rating, estate agency, housing economies, property management, land economics and/or property development appraisal. The Department reserves the right to allocate other courses besides those outlined above; (ii) undertake research in his/her field of expertise; (iii) provide academic leadership; (iv) participate in governance and social engagement; (v) undertake any other duties assigned to him/her by the supervisor or Head of Department.
Senior Lecturer: candidate should have: (i) a PhD in in Real Estate or in any of the following specialized fields of Real Estate: Property Investment Appraisal, Land Economy, Estate Management, Land Management and Valuation; (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 such as ISI Web of Science, International Bibliography of Social Sciences (IBSS) and SCOPUS. 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 and; (xi) show evidence of membership of the Real Estate Institute of Botswana or membership of any internationally recognized professional body. 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: Letters of applications are to address the stated qualifications and provide any other relevant information to assist the University to determine your suitability for the position applied for. You should quote the vacancy number of the post applied for; provide current C.V. (including telephone, telex and telefax numbers and e-mail); include certified true copies of educational certificates, transcripts; and provide names and addresses of three referees. Send your application to: The Human Resource Manager, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, University of Botswana, Private Bag UB 0061, Gaborone, Botswana, Telephone: (+267) 3554204; Fax No: (+267) 3952309, Email: dumedisang@ub.ac.bw / lebogang@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 Office No. 255 Block 248 (New FET Building).
NB: Only short listed applicants will be contacted.
Closing Date: 10th May 2021