ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR IN PURE MATHEMATICS – BUAN

VACANCY 

BOTSWANA UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES
IGNITING SUSTAINABLE GROWTH
EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT
DEPARTMENT: BIOMETRY AND MATHEMATICS
VACANCY CIRCULAR NO: 2025:06:13 (BM)

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR IN PURE MATHEMATICS – ONE POST

Accountable to the Head of Department, Biometry and Mathematics, Faculty of Science, the incumbent will be responsible for the following, among others:

JOB PURPOSE:

Provide academic leadership in the department and faculty which entails making original contributions to the discipline through
research and/or scholarship.
Individually and collaboratively engages in teaching, research, academic leadership and development as well as services activities.
Participate in the supervision of student research projects at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
Initiate the development of educational policies and/or curriculum areas within the discipline, and maintenance of academic standards.

REQUIREMENTS:

The candidates must meet the following minimum requirements, among others:
A minimum of a PhD in Pure Mathematics.
A Master’s degree in Pure Mathematics or related field from a recognized university.
A Bachelor’s degree in Pure Mathematics or related field from a recognized university.
Extensive publications in a wide array of quality publication outlets and refereed journals. A minimum of 12 research products, at
least eight (8) of these are refereed journal articles reflecting a spread of national, regional and international journals.
A minimum of five (5) years of lecturing experience in a university or equivalent. Should have served at a position of senior lecturer
for at least three (3) years and has significant and original contribution to the discipline through research and/ or scholarship.
Should have evidence of attraction of research grants from external sources.

KNOWLEDGE

Experiential knowledge of teaching, research and service.
Sound and up to date knowledge in specialization and operation
Academic planning and strategic leadership.
Induction, mentoring, coaching, team building, staff development and capacity building.
Evidence of a vision and ability to manage and lead faculty.
Strong analytical and conceptual skills; decisive, creative and innovative and highly developed organizational and supervisory skills.
Meta-Professional skills.

COMPETENCIES

Research
Academic development and review
Research Funding
Networking and Partnering
Publishing
Lecturing and Teaching
Fringe Benefits: These include motor vehicle purchase advance scheme, an optional 50% BUAN funded medical aid plan & group life assurance scheme. In addition, permanent and pensionable staff are offered
subsidized housing. For Batswana who cannot be offered BUAN Housing, a fixed housing allowance will be offered.
Method of Application: Applicants must quote the vacancy number, the post being applied for and be accompanied by detailed CV, true and certified copies of educational/professional certificates and national
identity card and at least submit 3 names and contact details of referees. All applications should be addressed to: