LECTURER/SENIOR LECTURER IN MINING ENGINEERING

FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY

VACANCY NO. FET/CE 13/2018: LECTURER/SENIOR LECTURER IN MINING ENGINEERING, DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING (2 positions)

Applications are invited for the position of Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in the Department of Civil Engineering

Duties: The successful candidate will be expected to (i) teach undergraduate courses in Mining Engineering in more than one of the following courses: Mine Planning, Mine Supervision and Management, Surface Mine Design, Mine Drainage, Mine Power, Mine Environmental Management  (ii) conduct and produce results of scholarly work, actively involving students at B. Eng. Degree level (iii) carry out any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Head of Department.

Requirements: Lecturer: Applicants should have (i) a Master’s degree in Mining Engineering or related field plus (ii) a Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering obtained from recognized institution with at least a 2(i) pass/GPA of at least 3.6 out of 5 or equivalent; (iii) evidence of engagement in research and service; (iv) be registered or eligible for registration with a professional engineering body. A PhD in Mining Engineering or related field is an added advantage. Preference will also be given to applicants with teaching experience at a university level or comparable institution in more than one area of the following: Mine Planning, Mine Supervision and Management, Surface Mine Design, Mine Drainage, Mine Power, Mine Environmental Management, as well as a good research and publication record in areas relevant to Mining Engineering.

Senior Lecturer: Applicants should have (i) a Master’s degree in Mining Engineering or related field plus (ii) a Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering obtained from recognized institution with at least a 2(i) pass/GPA of at least 3.6 out of 5 or equivalent; (iii) at least 3 years of teaching and research supervision experience in core mining engineering subjects at undergraduate and graduate levels at a University or comparable institution; (iv) a good and sustained record of research and publications with at least 6 publications, 4 of which should be refereed journal articles; lead and/or single author in at least 2 refereed journal articles or book chapters; (v) evidence of engagement in service; (vi) registered professional engineer or eligible for registration with the Engineering Registration Board (ERB). Evidence of academic leadership and a PhD in Mining Engineering or related field is added advantage. Preference will also be given to applicants with teaching experience in more than one area of the following: Mine Planning, Mine Supervision and Management, Surface Mine Design, Mine Drainage, Mine Power, Mine Environmental Management, as well as a good research and publication record in areas relevant to Mining Engineering. Applicants should clearly state their areas of teaching and research experience. The curriculum vitae (CV) should contain a detailed list of publications: clearly specifying titles of publications, dates published, name(s) of publishers, name(s) of co-authors if any and number of pages. The publications should be categorized into: books, monographs, chapters in books, refereed and non-refereed journals, consultancies etc. The CV should also have a detailed list of courses taught and the levels for which they were taught.

Remuneration: 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

How to Apply: SIGNED Letters of applications are to address the stated qualifications and provide any other information to assist the University to determine your suitability for the position. Applicants  should indicate clearly the position applied for, quote the vacancy numbers; provide current CVs which must include  contact information (telephone/mobile numbers, email address, postal address and fax number), certified copies of educational certificates, transcripts and THREE (3)  reference letters to: The Human Resources Manager, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, University of Botswana, Private Bag UB 0061, Gaborone, Botswana or E-mail [email protected]. Telephone: 267-3554214. Please note that applicants with incomplete information shall not be acknowledged. 

Hand delivered applications should be submitted to office 255 at Block 248, University of Botswana

NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted

Closing date:    Open Until Filled