Duties: the successful applicant will: (i) teach Biomedical sciences; (ii) supervise research projects; (iii) initiate, promote and participate in research; (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 the 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 Biomedical Sciences or a relevant field from a recognised university or institution; (ii) an undergraduate degree in Biomedical Sciences or relevant field from a recognised institution. N.B. applicants with a Master’s degree in Biomedical Sciences/MMed or relevant field, and a Bachelor’s degree of at least 2.1 or equivalent may be considered under special circumstances; (iii) 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. N.B. Applicants with a strong neuroscience background will have an added advantage. 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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