SENIOR LECTURER/ LECTURER IN BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS

FACULTY OF BUSINESS

DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE

VACANCY NO. FB/ A & F 2/ 2014

SENIOR LECTURER/ LECTURER IN BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Duties: The Department of Accounting and Finance is looking for a candidate who is qualified and competent to teach Business Information Systems courses at both Undergraduate and Graduate levels. The candidate must be able to teach in at least 3 of the following areas: Systems analysis & design; Strategic information systems; Accounting information systems, database systems, decisions support systems, Business software development, Business systems security, Information systems auditing, e-commerce and project management. Knowledge of at least two of the following programming languages is crucial: Python, Java, C++ and Visual Basic.net and be able to program in one of these environments: Linux, UNIX, and/or Windows platforms. In addition, the candidate will be expected to undertake research and perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Head of Department.

Requirements:

Senior Lecturer: Candidates should have: (i) at least a Masters’ Degree in Information Systems or related fields; (ii) a relevant Bachelors’ Degree with at least a 2(i) pass / GPA of at least 3.6; (iii) at least 3 years of teaching experience at a university or comparable institution; (iv) a good and sustained record of research and publications with at least 6 publications, 4 of which are peer reviewed journal articles; (v) lead and/or single author in at least 2 refereed journal articles or book chapters; (vi) applicants should demonstrate evidence of service; (vii) a relevant PhD and  demonstration of effective academic leadership will be added advantages. The curriculum vitae (CV) should contain a detailed list of publications; clearly specifying titles of publications, dates published, name(s) of publishers and name(s) of co-authors if any. Publications should be categorized into: books, monographs, refereed and non-refereed journals, chapters in books, etc.

Lecturer: Applicants should have: (i) at least a Masters’ Degree in Information Systems or related fields; (ii) a relevant Bachelors’ Degree with at least a 2(i) pass/ GPA of at least 3.6; (iii) show evidence of engagement in research and service; (iv) a relevant PhD, teaching experience at a University or comparable institution and demonstration of effective academic leadership will be added advantages.

Remuneration: The University of Botswana offers a competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications.

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 CVs (including telephone, fax and e-mail), certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts, names and addresses of three referees, and send complete documentation to: The Human Resources Manager, Faculty of Business, Private Bag UB 00701, Gaborone-Botswana; Telephone: (267) 355 2231(267) 355 2231; Fax (267) 318 5102; E-mail:tsimako @mopipi.ub.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.

Hand delivered applications should be submitted to Office No. 119 at Block 245 (245/119).