Lecturer in Biomedical Sciences (University of Botswana)

Duties: the successful applicant will: (i) teach Anatomical sciences courses (gross anatomy, embryology, histology neuroanatomy); (ii) initiate, promote and participate in research; (iii) supervise research projects; (iv) provide academic leadership through programme development and research; (v) act as a mentor to junior academic staff; (vi) participate in all academic and professional activities of the University of Botswana, the Faculty and Department; (vii) engage with the university, profession and community; (iv) carry out any other duties and responsibilities as and when assigned by the head of the department. Requirements: Senior Lecturer: the successful applicant should have: (i) a PhD in Anatomy from a recognised university; (ii) at least 3 years relevant teaching experience at a university or comparable institution; (iii) an excellent cumulative and sustained record of research and publication with a minimum of 6 pieces of research products published by recognised publishers, 4 of which must be articles in refereed/accredited peer reviewed journals indexed in internationally recognised indexing databases; (vi) experience in supervising students’ research projects; (v) sustained research output: a minimum of 1 peer reviewed publication every 2 years; (vi) scholarly presentations at national and/or international conferences; (vii) must be first author in 3 of the publications; (viii) publications should be spread nationally and/or internationally and across journals; (ix) 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.; (x) recognised 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 keynote speaker at national and/or international conferences (required in at least 1 of these); (xi) evidence of governance, professional and community engagement. 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; (iv)effective and experience in running programme/course, etc. Lecturer: Duties: the successful applicant will: (i) teach Anatomical sciences courses (gross anatomy, embryology, histology neuroanatomy); (ii) initiate, promote and participate in research; (iii) supervise research projects; (iv) provide academic leadership through programme development and research; (v) act as a mentor to junior academic staff; (vi) participate in all academic and professional activities of the University of Botswana, the Faculty and Department; (vii) engage with the university, profession and community; (iv) carry out any other duties and responsibilities as and when assigned by the head of the department. Requirements: the successful applicant should have: (i) a PhD in Anatomy from a recognised university; (ii) show evidence of engagement in research. Added advantages: (i) experience of teaching at a university or comparable institution; (ii) evidence of governance and social engagement. The curriculum vitae (CV) should contain a detailed list of the publications; clearly specifying titles of publications, ISBN numbers (for books, book chapters and conference proceedings), dates of publications, name(s) of publishers and name(s) of co-authors if any and number of pages. Publications should be categorised into: books, book chapters, monographs, refereed and non-refereed journals, etc. Remuneration: the University offers competitive salaries and benefits commensurate with qualifications and experience. For more information on the University, please visit our website; www.ub.bw How to apply: applicants should address the stated qualifications and provide any other information to assist the University determine their suitability for the position. They should quote the vacancy number of the post applied for, provide current CVs (including telephone, skype and email address), certified true copies of educational certificates, transcripts, samples of the relevant publications, names, addresses and contact details of three referees. The application material should be addressed to: The Human Resources Manager, Faculty of Medicine, Corner of Notwane and Mabuto Road, University of Botswana, Private Bag 00713 Gaborone, Botswana; or Email: tshoganetsom@ub.ac.bw Applicants should inform their referees to: (i) quote the vacancy number; (ii) position applied for, and; (iii) submit the references directly to the address stated above before the stipulated closing date. Hand delivered applications should be sent to: Faculty of Medicine, Sir Ketumile Masire Teaching Hospital (Next to UB Stadium), Third Floor, Office No. F4003/F4002. Please note that applications with incomplete information shall not be acknowledged. NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Closing Date: Open until filled If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Academicoxy

Duties: the successful applicant will: (i) teach Anatomical sciences courses (gross anatomy, embryology, histology neuroanatomy); (ii) initiate, promote and participate in research; (iii) supervise research projects; (iv) provide academic leadership through programme development and research; (v) act as a mentor to junior academic staff; (vi) participate in all academic and professional activities of the University of Botswana, the Faculty and Department; (vii) engage with the university, profession and community; (iv) carry out any other duties and responsibilities as and when assigned by the head of the department.

Requirements:

Senior Lecturer: the successful applicant should have: (i) a PhD in Anatomy from a recognised university; (ii) at least 3 years relevant teaching experience at a university or comparable institution; (iii) an excellent cumulative and sustained record of research and publication with a minimum of 6 pieces of research products published by recognised publishers, 4 of which must be articles in refereed/accredited peer reviewed journals indexed in internationally recognised indexing databases; (vi) experience in supervising students’ research projects; (v) sustained research output: a minimum of 1 peer reviewed publication every 2 years; (vi) scholarly presentations at national and/or international conferences; (vii) must be first author in 3 of the publications; (viii) publications should be spread nationally and/or internationally and across journals; (ix) 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.; (x) recognised 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 keynote speaker at national and/or international conferences (required in at least 1 of these); (xi) evidence of governance, professional and community engagement.

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; (iv)effective and experience in running programme/course, etc.

Lecturer:

Requirements: the successful applicant should have: (i) a PhD in Anatomy from a recognised university; (ii) show evidence of engagement in research.

Added advantages: (i) experience of teaching at a university or comparable institution; (ii) evidence of governance and social engagement.

The curriculum vitae (CV) should contain a detailed list of the publications; clearly specifying titles of publications, ISBN numbers (for books, book chapters and conference proceedings), dates of publications, name(s) of publishers and name(s) of co-authors if any and number of pages. Publications should be categorised into: books, book chapters, monographs, refereed and non-refereed journals, etc.

Remuneration: the University offers competitive salaries and benefits commensurate with qualifications and experience. For more information on the University, please visit our website; www.ub.bw

How to apply: applicants should address the stated qualifications and provide any other information to assist the University determine their suitability for the position. They should quote the vacancy number of the post applied for, provide current CVs (including telephone, skype and email address), certified true copies of educational certificates, transcripts, samples of the relevant publications, names, addresses and contact details of three referees. The application material should be addressed to: The Human Resources Manager, Faculty of Medicine, Corner of Notwane and Mabuto Road, University of Botswana, Private Bag 00713 Gaborone, Botswana; or Email: tshoganetsom@ub.ac.bw

Applicants should inform their referees to: (i) quote the vacancy number; (ii) position applied for, and; (iii) submit the references directly to the address stated above before the stipulated closing date.

Hand delivered applications should be sent to: Faculty of Medicine, Sir Ketumile Masire Teaching Hospital (Next to UB Stadium), Third Floor, Office No. F4003/F4002.

Please note that applications with incomplete information shall not be acknowledged.

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Closing Date: Open until filled

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