SENIOR LECTURER, ECONOMICS (X 2) – Botswana International University of Science and Technology (Biust) 816 views

Key Responsibilities

• To teach a range of undergraduate and postgraduate Economics courses relevant to Science and Engineering programmes.
• To work on curriculum development and the advancement of Economics for Science and Engineering majors.
• Conduct individual research or work on interdisciplinary collaborative projects.
• Contribute to the University’s performance in research and innovations through publications and other mechanisms.
• To supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students’ projects.
• To source external research funding from national and international donors.
• To participate in community engagement

Requirements

• A PhD in Economics or relevant discipline from a recognized institution.
• At least two (2) years post-doctoral experience in either teaching/lecturing/research or industry in economics. Two years of post-doctoral relevant industry/professional experience shall be equivalent to two years teaching experience.
• Evidence of teaching Engineering Economics, Environmental and Bioeconomics, Financial Economics, Risk Management and Project Management.
• Evidence of successful supervision of postgraduate students.
• Record of at least eight (8) publications in ISI/Scopus Indexed journals.
• Registration and accreditation as Assessor and Moderator by the Botswana Qualifications Authority is an added advantage.
• Complete multiple assignments, maintain quality, work under pressure and adhere to deadlines
• Adhere to HR policies, practices and procedures, and conform to professional standards and ethics
• Apply interpersonal styles/methods to develop and motivate staff
• Conceptual and practical thinking
• Customer focused
• Decisive and assertive
• Demonstrate the ability to work independently and largely unsupervised
• Maintain confidentiality and respectful of sensitive situations
• Methodical and organised, with a high level of attention to details
• Organisational awareness with an understanding of how to engage the organisation to get things done
• Personal value system (personal integrity, conscientiousness, and strong moral
  character)
• Professionalism and adherence to good work ethics
• Question status quo / conventional approaches and encourage new ideas and innovations for progress
• Resilience and personal drive, self-motivation
• Results and performance driven Team player

How to Apply

REF Code: BME 01/26