UNIVERSITY OF BOTSWANA-LECTURER IN ENVIRONMENTAL MODELLING

FACULTY OF SCIENCE
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

VACANCY NO: FSc/ ES 5/ 2015

Requirements

Duties: The successful candidate will be expected to: (i) teach Undergraduate and Graduate courses in Environmental Modelling and related areas; (ii) supervise both Undergraduate and Graduate student research projects, (iii) conduct research in the implementation and application of a range of contemporary modeling approaches including dynamic, spatial simulation modeling of environmental and socio-environmental systems; (iv) participate in the academic and professional activities of the Department; (v) carry out any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Head of Department.

Requirements: Candidates should: (i) have at least a Master’s Degree in Environmental Science or related discipline (with a bias in Environmental Modelling), (ii) have a relevant Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Modelling/ Environmental Science or cognate discipline with at least a 2(i) pass; (iii) show evidence of engagement in research and service; (iv) a relevant PhD, teaching experience at a University or comparable institution and demonstration of effective academic leadership will be added advantages; (v) evidence of applications in GIS & Remote sensing will also be an added advantage; (vi) the CV should provide a detailed list of courses (if any) ever taught as well as research and publications where applicable.

Benefits

The University offers competitive salaries and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications. For more information on the University, please visit our website; www.ub.bw

Closing date and application instructions

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, names and addresses of three referees. Complete documentation should be sent to: The Human Resources Manager, Faculty of Science, Private Bag UB 00704, Gaborone-Botswana; Telephone: (267) 355 2454; Fax (267) 318 5097; E-mail: fosvacancies@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
Office No. 135 at Block 233 (233/135).

NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted

CLOSING DATE: 22nd May 2015

From: Sunday Standard 10-16 May 2015