Professor of Mechanical Engineering

FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY

DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

VACANCY NO. IRC: 2643

Duties: The successful candidate will be expected to: (i) Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Manufacturing/Industrial/Production Engineering and related areas; (ii) Supervise both undergraduate and graduate student research projects; (iii) Conduct research in the area of Manufacturing/Industrial/Production Engineering and also complement existing research activities; (iv) Participate in other academic and professional activities of the department; (v) Render professional service and carry out any other duties as may be assigned by the Head of Department.

Requirements: Applicants should: (i) a PhD in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Production Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related areas; (ii) a Master’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Production Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related areas; (iii) a Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Production Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related areas;   (iv) at least nine (9) years relevant teaching experience at a university or comparable institution; (v) a minimum of twenty-four (24) pieces of research products (e.g. articles, book chapters, peer reviewed conference proceedings, etc.) published by recognized publishers. Twelve (12) of these must be articles in refereed/accredited journals in internationally recognized indexing databases. The remaining twelve (12) publications could be journal articles, book chapters, peer reviewed conference proceedings, etc. published by recognized publishers; (vi) 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; (vii) sustained research output: a minimum of 3 peer reviewed publications every four years; (viii) Sustained research activity: on-going externally supported research (e.g. funded/commissioned); (ix) paper/poster presentations at international conferences at least once every two years; (x) lead and/or single author in at least one-quarter of the required journal publications. There should also be evidence of mentorship of early career scholars/graduate students; (xi) publications should be spread internationally and across journals; (xii) significant 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. (required in at least 3 of the these); (xiii) acknowledged by peers as being of national and international research standing (e.g. peer review of new research proposals; reference in research committees; editor/guest editor/reviewer of refereed/accredited national and international publishers; editorial board member of an international publisher in a relevant field; invitations as keynote speaker at national and international/symposia (required in at least 3 of the these); (xiv) evidence of governance and social engagement; (xv) research collaborations with other institutions or organisations; (xvi) research collaboration with cognate disciplines in the University and (xvii) external examiner for Masters and/or PhD theses internationally; (xvii) Registered/or be eligible to register with ERB as a Professional Engineer. The following will be added advantage: (i) demonstration of staff leadership through induction, mentoring, team building, performance as head of department, dean of faculty, director of academic center, deputy vice chancellor, vice chancellor;  (ii) Registered/or be eligible to register with BQA as an Assessor/Moderator.

Remuneration: The University offers a competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications.  For more information on the University, please visit our website: www.ub.bw

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. 205 (248/205).

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Closing Date:  Open until filled