Lecturer Vacancies at Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources

VACANCIES
A) DEPARTMENT OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
VACANCY CIRCULAR NO 2018:11:13 (FST)
SENIOR LECTURER/LECTURER IN FOOD BIOTECHNOLOGY – ONE POST

Requirements: Candidate must possess a BSc in Food Biotechnology/
Molecular Biology or related field from a recognised institution and an
MSc in Food Biotechnology /Molecular Biology or related field from a
recognised institution. Possession of a PhD in the same field from a
recognised institution is required for Senior Lecturer but is an added
advantage for Lecturer.
a) Senior Lecturer: At least three (3) years teaching experience as a
lecturer or equivalent post at a university or comparable institution and
a minimum of six (6) pieces of published research products in the areas
of Biotechnology, at least four (4) of which are refereed journal articles
and/or single author in at least two (2) refereed journal articles or book
chapters. The candidate must demonstrate service to the university,
the profession and the community. Ability to attract external research
grants/funds will be an added advantage.
b) Lecturer: University teaching experience and a good research &
publications record will be an added advantage.
b) Lecturer: University teaching experience and a good research &
publications record will be an added advantage.
Duties: The successful candidate will be required to teach; Food
Biotechnology, Food Microbiology, Nutritional Biochemistry,
Fermentation Technology and related courses. They will be required
to supervise undergraduate student’s projects and the senior lecturer
will additionally teach graduate students (MSc and PhD), initiate
and/or participate on individual or collaborative research work in the
department and faculty, establish Food Biotechnology Laboratory, and
undertake any other duties to promote the mandate of the university
and/or assigned by the Head of Department.

B) DEPARTMENT OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
VACANCY CIRCULAR NO 2018:11:15 (FST)
TECHNICIAN – ONE POST

Requirements: Candidates must possess at least a BTech/Bachelor
of Science degree in Microbiology/Biology, Food Science or related
sciences from a recognised institution plus a minimum of three
years’ work experience in a food microbiology/biotechnology/biology
laboratories or related fields; have a considerable experience in food
safety, sanitation, quality analysis of different food products and water.
Other food science related work experience will be an added advantage.
Duties: The successful candidate will be expected to assist in setting
up a food microbiology laboratory and test protocols; prepare for
undergraduate Food Science and Technology practical classes;
participate in the departmental research projects; assist in the care
and maintenance of a food microbiology laboratory equipment and
undertake any other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

C) DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS, EDUCATION AND EXTENSION
VACANCY CIRCULAR NO 2018:12:16 (AEE)
SENIOR LECTURER IN AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION EDUCATION – ONE POST
Requirements: Candidates must possess a BSc in Agricultural Extension
or related field and an MSc in Agricultural Extension or related field.
Possession of a PhD in Agricultural Extension or related field and at
least three (3) years’ experience at the rank of Lecturer or equivalent
post in a University or comparable Institution. In addition, candidates
must have a minimum of six (6) pieces of published research products,
at least four (4) of which are refereed journal articles. The candidate
must demonstrate academic leadership and service to the university, the
profession and the community. Ability to attract external research grants/
funds as well as experience in academic programmes development will
be an added advantage

Duties: The successful candidate will be required to teach undergraduate
students and post graduate degree courses in Agricultural Extension;
supervise student research projects; initiate and/or participate in
individual and/or collaborative research; provide academic leadership;
and undertake any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Remuneration:
Senior Lecturer: BUAN Salary Scale AC3: P618 383.00 per annum
Lecturer: BUAN Salary Scale AC4: P401, 664.00 per annum
Technician: BUAN Salary Scale B8: P115, 092.00 per annum

Fringe Benefits: These include motor vehicle purchase advance scheme,
an optional 50% funded medical aid plan and group life assurance
scheme. In addition, pensionable staff are offered a contributory pension
scheme while contract staff are offered a gratuity of 25% of basic salary
after successful completion of a two-year contract.

Method of Application: Applications quoting the vacancy number,
the post being applied for, and accompanied by detailed CVs, three
references, one of whom should be an employer/most recent employer
and/or immediate supervisor (including their telephone and fax numbers
and e-mail addresses where applicable), true and certified copies of
educational/professional certificates, grade transcripts and national
identity card/passport must be sent to the address below. The CV
should contain detailed list of courses taught, published works clearly
specifying titles of publications, dates published, name(s) of publishers,
names of co-authors, if any, and number of pages. The works should
be categorized into books, refereed works, non-refereed works and
others.

Director, Human Resources
Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources
Private Bag 0027
GABORONE

CLOSING DATE: 25 January 2019
Only shortlisted candidates will be responded to.