Senior Lecturer in Biochemistry & Cell Biology Job Vacancy at University of Botswana | Closes 2nd March, 2023
SENIOR LECTURER IN BIOCHEMISTRY & CELL BIOLOGY (CONTRACT POSITION)
FACULTY OF SCIENCE
DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
SENIOR LECTURER IN BIOCHEMISTRY & CELL BIOLOGY
VACANCY NO:FOS/BS01/2023
Duties: The successful candidate will be expected to:(i) Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology and Toxicology;(ii) Supervise both undergraduate and graduate student research projects; (iii) Conduct research in their area of expertise and also complement existing research areas in Molecular and Cell Biology; participate in other academic and professional activities of the department; (iv) Render professional service and carry out any other duties as may be assigned by the Head of Department.
Requirements: candidate should have/be :
(i) a PhD in Cell Biology/Biochemistry or related field;
(ii) at least 3 years relevant teaching experience at a university or comparable institution;
(iii) an excellent cumulative and sustained record of research and publications with at least 6 pieces of research products published by recognized publishers, 4 of which must be articles in refereed/accredited journals in internationally recognized indexing databases. The remaining 2 publications could be journal articles, book chapters, peer reviewed conference proceedings etc published by recognized publishers. An academic book may be equivalent to a maximum of 4 articles in refereed/accredited journals, depending on the quality and standing of the publisher;
(iv) sustained research output: a minimum of 1 peer reviewed publication every 2 years;
(v) scholarly presentations at national and/or international conferences;
(vi) be lead and/or single author in at least 2 refereed journal articles;
(vii) publications should be spread nationally and/or internationally and across journals;
(viii) some research impact, including but not limited to citations, the h-index, patents, policy applications, peer reviews, publications that are prescribed texts in other institutions etc. (required in at least 1 of the these);
(ix) recognized as being of at least national research standing (e.g. reviewer for refereed/accredited national and regional publishers; Editorial board member of at least a national publisher in a relevant field; invitation as key note speaker at national and/or international conferences (required in at least 1 of the these);
(x) evidence of Governance and Social Engagement.
The following will be added advantages:
(i) sustained research activity: on-going internally and/or externally supported research;
(ii) research awards and other forms of research recognition, where appropriate;
(iii) examiner/ moderator/assessor for undergraduate and/or postgraduate projects nationally and (iv)effective and experience in running a programme/course, etc.
The curriculum vitae should contain a detailed list of published works, clearly specifying titles of publications, ISBN numbers (for books, book chapters and conference proceedings), dates of publications, names of publishers, name/s of co-authors if any and number of pages. The works should be categorized into books, book chapters, refereed journals, non-refereed works, consultancies and practical media projects.
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
Applicants are to address the stated qualification 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 CV’s (including telephone, telefax and email), certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts, three reference letters, and send complete documentation to: The Human Resource Manager, Faculty of Sciences, Private Bag UB 00704, Gaborone, Botswana; Telephone: (267) 355 2454/2969, Fax (267)3185099; E-mail: fosvacancies@ub.ac.bw
Applicants should inform their referees to: (i) Quote the Vacancy number and position applied for and (ii) submit their references directly to the above address, before stipulated closing date.
Hand delivered applications should be submitted to Block 233, Office No. 135 (233/135).
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Closing date: 2 March 2023