Lecturer in Civil Engineering
University of Botswana
Botswana

Faculty: Faculty of Engineering and Technology
Department: Department of Civil Engineering
Vacancy Number: IRC 2725 (One Position)
Regime: Full-time

Position Overview

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

Duties:
The successful candidate will be expected to:

1. Teach undergraduate courses in Mineral Engineering in more than one of the following areas:

   • Physical Mineral Processes

   • Flotation

   • Extractive Metallurgy

   • Processing of Precious Metals

   • Diamond Processing Technology

   • Plant Process and Flowsheet Design

   • Process Control and Instrumentation

   • Tailings and Wastewater Disposal

   • Environment Management

   • Coal Preparation

2. Conduct and produce results of scholarly work, actively involving students at B. Eng. Degree level.

3. Carry out any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Head of Department.

Requirements

Lecturer

Applicants must have:

• A PhD in Mineral Engineering, Mineral Processing, Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent

• A Master’s degree in Mineral/Metallurgy/Chemical Engineering with a Bachelor’s degree in Mineral/Metallurgy/Chemical Engineering

• Registration or eligibility for registration with the Engineering Registration Board (ERB)

• Evidence of engagement in research

• Significant research output and mineral industry experience; evidence of governance and social engagement, as well as teaching experience at a university or comparable institution, will be added advantages

Note: In special circumstances, a Master’s degree with a Bachelor’s degree of at least 2(i) or equivalent may be considered. Significant research output and mineral industry experience will be an added advantage.

Senior Lecturer

Candidates should have:

• PhD in Mineral Engineering, Mineral Processing, Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline

• Master’s degree in Mineral/Metallurgy/Chemical Engineering with a Bachelor’s degree in the same field

• Registered or eligible to be registered with a relevant engineering professional body

• At least 3 years relevant teaching experience at a university or comparable institution

• An excellent cumulative and sustained record of research and publications, including at least 6 research products published by recognised publishers, 4 of which must be articles in refereed/accredited journals in internationally recognised indexing databases. Remaining 2 publications could be journal articles, book chapters, peer-reviewed conference proceedings, etc.

• An academic book may be equivalent to a maximum of 4 articles in refereed/accredited journals depending on publisher quality and standing

• Sustained research output: minimum 1 peer-reviewed publication every 2 years

• Scholarly presentations at national and/or international conferences

• Lead and/or single author in at least 2 refereed journal articles

• Publications spread nationally and/or internationally across journals

• Some research impact (citations, h-index, patents, policy applications, peer reviews, prescribed texts, etc.)

• Recognised as at least national research standing (e.g., reviewer, editorial board member, keynote speaker at national/international conferences)

• Evidence of governance and social engagement

• Registered or eligible to register with ERB as a Professional Engineer

Additional Considerations:

• Research awards and other forms of research recognition where appropriate will be an added advantage

Curriculum Vitae Requirements

The CV should contain a detailed list of published works specifying:

• Titles of publications

• ISBN numbers (for books, book chapters, and conference proceedings)

• Dates of publications

• Names of publishers

• Names of co-authors

• Number of pages

The works should be categorized into:

• Books

• Book chapters

• Refereed journals

• Non-refereed works

• Consultancies

• Practical media projects

Remuneration

The University offers competitive salaries and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Application Procedure

Applicants should:

• Address the stated qualifications and provide information to assist the University in determining suitability

• Quote the vacancy number of the post applied for

• Provide a current CV (including telephone, telefax, and email)

• Attach certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts

• Provide names and addresses of three referees

Submission:
Complete documentation should be sent to:

The Human Resource Manager
Faculty of Engineering and Technology
Private Bag UB 0061
Gaborone, Botswana

Telephone: (267) 355 4204
E-mail: fetrecruitment@ub.ac.bw

Referees Instructions:

• Quote the vacancy number and position applied for

• Submit references directly to the above address before the closing date

Hand-delivered applications:
Block 248, Office No. 205 (248/205)

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

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