LECTURER IN PLANT ECOLOGY

FACULTY OF SCIENCE

DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES

LECTURER IN PLANT ECOLOGY

VACANCY NO: FSc/BS 9/2019

Duties: The successful candidate will be required to; (i) conduct lectures, laboratory practicals, fieldwork and research supervision in plant ecology and conservation at undergraduate and graduate levels; (ii) undertake individual and collaborative research with colleagues within or outside the department; (iii) provide service to the University, the profession, and the community and; (iv) perform any other duties that may be assigned by the Head of Department.

Requirements: Applicants should have; (i) at least a Master’s degree in ecology or related field with specialization in plant ecology; (ii) a Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences or related field with at least a 2(i) pass/GPA of at least 3.6 and; (iii) show evidence of engagement in research and service. A relevant PhD, research in plant ecology and conservation, teaching experience at a University or comparable institution, will be added advantages.

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, names and three (3) reference letters to: The Human Resources Manager, Faculty of Science, Private Bag UB 00704, Gaborone-Botswana; Telephone: (267) 355-4937/2969; Fax (267) 318 5097; E-mail:  [email protected] . Please note that applications with incomplete information shall not be acknowledged.

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

NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted