Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering (University of Botswana )

Vacancy No.: IRC 3379 Institution: University of Botswana Faculty: Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment Department: Department of Mechanical and Energy Engineering Position Type: Senior Lecturer (Fixed-Term Contract) Location: Gaborone, Botswana Application Deadline: Open until filled About the Position The University of Botswana (UB), a state-owned tertiary education institution, invites suitably qualified candidates for the position of Senior Lecturer in Thermal Engineering / Fluid Systems Engineering / Energy Engineering. The position holder is responsible for advancing their respective discipline, making significant contributions to research, scholarship, teaching, as well as other administrative activities of the Institution. The incumbent will provide significant leadership in scholarly research and/or professional activities relevant to their profession, discipline or community. Duties The successful candidate will be expected to: Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Thermo-fluids/Energy and related areas. Supervise both undergraduate and graduate student research projects. Conduct research in the area of Thermo-fluids/Energy and complement existing research activities. Participate in governance and social engagement activities within the university, nationally and internationally. Perform any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Chairperson of the Department/Head of School. Requirements PhD in Mechanical Engineering or a related area. Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering or a related area. Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field. Experience At least 3 years of relevant teaching experience at a university or comparable institution. Other Requirements A minimum of 6 research products (e.g. articles, book chapters, peer-reviewed conference proceedings, etc.) published by recognized publishers. Four (4) of these must be articles in refereed/accredited journals in internationally recognized indexing databases such as SCOPUS, Web of Science or IBSS. The remaining two (2) publications may include journal articles, book chapters, peer-reviewed conference proceedings, etc., published by recognized publishers. An academic book may be equivalent to a maximum of four (4) articles in refereed/accredited journals, depending on the quality and standing of the publisher. Sustained research activity, including a minimum of one (1) peer-reviewed publication every two (2) years. Scholarly presentations at national and/or international conferences. Lead and/or single authorship in at least one-third of the required journal publications. Publications distributed nationally and/or internationally across different journals. Recognizable research impact, including but not limited to citations, h-index, patents, peer reviews, or publications prescribed as texts in other institutions (required in at least two of these). Recognition of at least national research standing, for example:Research collaborations with other institutions or organizations. Reviewer for refereed/accredited national or regional publishers. Editorial board member of at least a national publisher in a relevant field. Invited keynote speaker at national and/or international conferences. (Required in at least one of these.) Experience as an external examiner for Master's and/or PhD theses nationally and/or internationally. Registered or eligible to register with ERB as a Professional Engineer. Registered or eligible to register with BQA as an Assessor & Moderator. Evidence of governance and social engagement. The following will be added advantages: Demonstrated staff leadership through induction, mentoring and team building. Experience as Programme Coordinator, Head of Department, Dean of Faculty, or Director of an Academic Centre. Remuneration The University offers a competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications. Application Applicants are to address the stated qualifications and provide other information to assist the University in determining their suitability for the position. Applicants should: Quote the Vacancy Number (IRC 3379). Provide a current CV (including telephone number and email address). Submit certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts. Provide three work-related references. Send complete application documents to: The Faculty Manager Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment University of Botswana Private Bag UB 0061 Gaborone Botswana Telephone: (267) 355-4222 Email: recruitmentfebe@ub.ac.bw lebogang@ub.ac.bw Applicants should inform their referees to: Quote the vacancy number and position applied for. Submit their references directly to the above address. Hand-delivered Applications Hand-delivered applications should be submitted to: Block 248, Office No. 205 Important Note Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Closing Date Open until filled. If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Engineeroxy

Vacancy No.: IRC 3379
Institution: University of Botswana
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment
Department: Department of Mechanical and Energy Engineering
Position Type: Senior Lecturer (Fixed-Term Contract)
Location: Gaborone, Botswana
Application Deadline: Open until filled

About the Position

The University of Botswana (UB), a state-owned tertiary education institution, invites suitably qualified candidates for the position of Senior Lecturer in Thermal Engineering / Fluid Systems Engineering / Energy Engineering.

The position holder is responsible for advancing their respective discipline, making significant contributions to research, scholarship, teaching, as well as other administrative activities of the Institution. The incumbent will provide significant leadership in scholarly research and/or professional activities relevant to their profession, discipline or community.

Duties

The successful candidate will be expected to:

Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Thermo-fluids/Energy and related areas.
Supervise both undergraduate and graduate student research projects.
Conduct research in the area of Thermo-fluids/Energy and complement existing research activities.
Participate in governance and social engagement activities within the university, nationally and internationally.
Perform any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Chairperson of the Department/Head of School.

Requirements

PhD in Mechanical Engineering or a related area.
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering or a related area.
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.

Experience

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

Other Requirements

A minimum of 6 research products (e.g. articles, book chapters, peer-reviewed conference proceedings, etc.) published by recognized publishers.
Four (4) of these must be articles in refereed/accredited journals in internationally recognized indexing databases such as SCOPUS, Web of Science or IBSS.
The remaining two (2) publications may include journal articles, book chapters, peer-reviewed conference proceedings, etc., published by recognized publishers.
An academic book may be equivalent to a maximum of four (4) articles in refereed/accredited journals, depending on the quality and standing of the publisher.
Sustained research activity, including a minimum of one (1) peer-reviewed publication every two (2) years.
Scholarly presentations at national and/or international conferences.
Lead and/or single authorship in at least one-third of the required journal publications.
Publications distributed nationally and/or internationally across different journals.
Recognizable research impact, including but not limited to citations, h-index, patents, peer reviews, or publications prescribed as texts in other institutions (required in at least two of these).
Recognition of at least national research standing, for example:Research collaborations with other institutions or organizations.
- Reviewer for refereed/accredited national or regional publishers.
- Editorial board member of at least a national publisher in a relevant field.
- Invited keynote speaker at national and/or international conferences.
- (Required in at least one of these.)
Experience as an external examiner for Master's and/or PhD theses nationally and/or internationally.
Registered or eligible to register with ERB as a Professional Engineer.
Registered or eligible to register with BQA as an Assessor & Moderator.
Evidence of governance and social engagement.

The following will be added advantages:

Demonstrated staff leadership through induction, mentoring and team building.
Experience as Programme Coordinator, Head of Department, Dean of Faculty, or Director of an Academic Centre.

Remuneration

The University offers a competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Application

Applicants are to address the stated qualifications and provide other information to assist the University in determining their suitability for the position.

Applicants should: