Duties: The successful candidate will be expected to: (i) Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Mechanical Engineering in particular (Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, Fluid Mechanics and related areas); (ii) Supervise undergraduate student research projects; (iii) Conduct research in relevant area and also complement existing research activities in the area; (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 have preferably PhD in Mechanical Engineering or at least a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and a first degree in Mechanical Engineering with a minimum of second-class upper division (2(i)).
Remuneration: The University offers a competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications.
How to Apply: Letters of applicants are to address the stated qualifications and provide other information to assist the University determine your suitability for the position. You should quote the vacancy number of the post applied for, provide current CVs (including telephone, telex and telefax numbers and e-mail), certified true copies of educational certificates, transcripts, and names, addresses and contact details of three referees to: The Human Resource Manager, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, University of Botswana, P/Bag UB0061, Gaborone, Botswana. Telephone (267) 355 4204; Fax (267) 3952309; E-mail: recruitmentfet@ub.ac.bw. Hand delivered applications should be submitted to Office No. 255, Block 248. Applications 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 closing date.
Please note that applications with incomplete information shall not be acknowledged.
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Closing Date: 16 September 2022