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BOTSWANA UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES
\nIGNITING SUSTAINABLE GROWTH
\nEXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT
\nDEPARTMENT: BIOMETRY AND MATHEMATICS
\nVACANCY CIRCULAR NO: 2025:06:13 (BM)
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\nASSOCIATE PROFESSOR IN PURE MATHEMATICS \u2013 ONE POST
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\nAccountable to the Head of Department, Biometry and Mathematics, Faculty of Science, the incumbent will be responsible for the following, among others:
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\nJOB PURPOSE:
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\nProvide academic leadership in the department and faculty which entails making original contributions to the discipline through
\nresearch and\/or scholarship.
\nIndividually and collaboratively engages in teaching, research, academic leadership and development as well as services activities.
\nParticipate in the supervision of student research projects at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
\nInitiate the development of educational policies and\/or curriculum areas within the discipline, and maintenance of academic standards.
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\nREQUIREMENTS:
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\nThe candidates must meet the following minimum requirements, among others:
\nA minimum of a PhD in Pure Mathematics.
\nA Master\u2019s degree in Pure Mathematics or related field from a recognized university.
\nA Bachelor\u2019s degree in Pure Mathematics or related field from a recognized university.
\nExtensive publications in a wide array of quality publication outlets and refereed journals. A minimum of 12 research products, at
\nleast eight (8) of these are refereed journal articles reflecting a spread of national, regional and international journals.
\nA minimum of five (5) years of lecturing experience in a university or equivalent. Should have served at a position of senior lecturer
\nfor at least three (3) years and has significant and original contribution to the discipline through research and\/ or scholarship.
\nShould have evidence of attraction of research grants from external sources.
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\nKNOWLEDGE
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\nExperiential knowledge of teaching, research and service.
\nSound and up to date knowledge in specialization and operation
\nAcademic planning and strategic leadership.
\nInduction, mentoring, coaching, team building, staff development and capacity building.
\nEvidence of a vision and ability to manage and lead faculty.
\nStrong analytical and conceptual skills; decisive, creative and innovative and highly developed organizational and supervisory skills.
\nMeta-Professional skills.
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\nCOMPETENCIES
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\nResearch
\nAcademic development and review
\nResearch Funding
\nNetworking and Partnering
\nPublishing
\nLecturing and Teaching
\nFringe Benefits: These include motor vehicle purchase advance scheme, an optional 50% BUAN funded medical aid plan & group life assurance scheme. In addition, permanent and pensionable staff are offered
\nsubsidized housing. For Batswana who cannot be offered BUAN Housing, a fixed housing allowance will be offered.
\nMethod of Application: Applicants must quote the vacancy number, the post being applied for and be accompanied by detailed CV, true and certified copies of educational\/professional certificates and national
\nidentity card and at least submit 3 names and contact details of referees. All applications should be addressed to:<\/p>\n
JOB APPLICATION DETAILS<\/p>\n
APPLICATION DETAILS
\nALL APPLICATIONS SHOULD
\nBE ADDRESSED TO:
\nEmail to: recruitment@buan.ac.bw
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\nHand deliver applications to
\nRecords Office, Block 200, BUAN
\nDirector, Human Resources
\nBotswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources
\nPrivate Bag 0027
\nGaborone
\nNB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
\nwww.buan.ac.bw
\nClosing Date: AUGUST 2025 15th<\/p>\n
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