PROFESSOR Mathematics

vacancy no: FSc/M 3/2010	closing date: (Open until filled)
The Department is seeking to appoint a Professor of Mathematics specializing in Stochastic Analysis and /or Mathematics of Finance. Duties: The successful candidate will be expected to: (i) teach graduate and undergraduate courses within the Department; (ii) provide academic leadership through the enhancement of teaching and research; (iii) play an active role in undergraduate research projects, together with supervision of M.Sc. and Ph.D. students; (iv) mentor of and collaborate with junior colleagues in the areas of research and publications; (v) raise / solicit research funds from funding agencies within and outside the country; (vi) serve on committees within the University and (vii) carry out any other duties as may be assigned by the Head of Department. Requirements: Candidates should have: (i) a Ph.D. in Mathematics with specialization in Stochastic Analysis and/ or Financial Mathematics or a closely related field; (ii) at least 8 years university teaching experience or equivalent; (iii) at least 24 publications, 12 of which are peer reviewed journal papers; (iv) lead and/or single authored in at least 10 journal articles or book chapters; (v) evidence of academic leadership; (vi) evidence of service to the university, the profession and the community; (vii) the ability to attract funding from international sources and this should be reflected in the profile. Remuneration: The University offers a competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications How To Apply: Letters of applications are to address the stated qualifications and provide any other information to assist the University to determine your suitability for the position. You should quote the vacancy number of the post applied for, provide current C.Vs (including telephone, telex and telefax numbers and e-mail), certified true copies of educational certificates, transcripts and names and addresses of three referees. Send your application to: The HR Manager, Faculty of Science Private Bag UB 00704 University of Botswana Gaborone-Botswana Telephone: (267) 355 2459; Fax (267) 318 5097 E-mail: fosvacancies@mopipi.ub.bw Applicants should inform their referees to (i) Quote the Vacancy Number(s) and Position(s) applied for and (ii) submit their references directly to the above address, before the stipulated closing date. Click here to apply online Please note that applications with incomplete information shall not be acknowledged Hand delivered applications should be submitted to Office No. 135 at Block 233 (233/135). NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted