LECTURER/SENIOR LECTURER IN URBAN DESIGN (Contract Position)
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
VACANCY NO: IRC 1763
Applications are invited for the position of Lecturer OR Senior Lecturer in the Department of Architecture & Planning.
Duties: The successful candidates will (i) Teach Planning & Design courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in the Urban & Regional Planning programme; (ii) supervise undergraduate and graduate student research projects; (iii) Carry out research in the fields of Urban Planning & Design; (iv) participate in all academic and professional activities of the department; (v) carry out any other duties as and when assigned by the Head of Department. For a Senior Lecturer position, to (vi) provide academic leadership and act as a mentor to junior academic staff; (vii) raise/solicit research funds from funding agencies within and outside the country; and (viii) develop collaborative relationships with other colleagues in academia and industry within and outside the country.
Requirements:
Senior Lecturer: for appointment at a senior lecturer level, one should demonstrate excellent reputation and leadership in the field, as demonstrated by publications in accredited journals, post graduate supervision and high-level professional involvement. Candidates should have; (i) A PhD in Urban & Regional Planning or related field, specializing in Urban Design; (ii) Master’s Degree in Urban Design; (iii) Bachelor’s Degree in Urban and Regional Planning or cognate field; (iv) A cumulative and sustained record of research and publications with at least 6 pieces of research products published by recognized publishers, 4 of which should be articles in refereed/accredited journals in internationally recognized indexing databases (e.g., Scopus, ISI Web of Science, and IBSS – International Bibliography of the Social Sciences). The remaining 2 publications could be journal articles, book, 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; (v) Scholarly presentations at national and/or international conferences; (vi) be lead or single author in at least 2 refereed journal articles; (vi) 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.; (vii) Evidence of experience in university teaching, professional practice, and governance and social engagement activities.
The curriculum vitae (CV) should contain a detailed list of publications clearly specifying titles of publications, ISBN numbers, (for books, book chapters and conference proceedings), dates published, name of publishers and name(s) of co-authors, if any, and number of pages. The work should be categorized into books, book chapters, refereed journal articles, refereed conference papers, non-refereed works and consultancies.
Lecturer: for appointment at a lecturer level, one have (i) A PhD in Urban & Regional Planning or related field, specializing in Urban Design; (ii) Master’s Degree in Urban Design; (iii) Bachelor’s Degree in Urban and Regional Planning or cognate field. The following will be added advantages: (i) teaching experience in Urban Design at a university or comparable institution, (ii) experience in professional planning and/or design practice, (iii) evidence of governance and social engagement, and (iv) eligibility to register with a recognizable national or international professional body.
N.B. Applicants with Master’s degree in Urban Design with a Bachelor’s Degree in Urban & Regional Planning of at least 2(i) pass/GPA of at least 3.6 on a 5-point scale or equivalent may be considered under special circumstances.
Remuneration: The University offers a salary and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications.
How to Apply: 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, names and addresses of three referees. Complete documentation should be sent to: The Human Resource Manager, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Private Bag UB 0061, Gaborone, Botswana; Telephone: (267) 355 4214/4204, Fax (267) 395 2309; E-mail: fetrecruitment@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 the stipulated closing date.
Please note that applications with incomplete information shall not be processed. Hand delivered applications should be submitted to Block 248, Office No. 255 (248/255).
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Closing Date:
Closing Date: 3 October 2024