Lecturer - Remote Sensing and GIS

About the role

The University is recruiting a qualified and experienced Lecturer in Remote Sensing and GIS for its Palapye campus. The appointment is on a pensionable or contract basis. The main purpose of the job is to deliver teaching in Geographical Information Sciences and Remote Sensing.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver teaching in Geographical Information Sciences and Remote Sensing.
• Take part in curriculum development and advance the field.
• Conduct individual research or work on collaborative projects.
• Supervise Teaching Instructors, Teaching Assistants and Technicians.
• Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate student projects.
• Sources external and internal research funding from national and international donors.

Required profile

• PhD in Remote Sensing and GIS from a recognised institution.
• Familiarity with the core curriculum in Remote Sensing and GIS.
• A higher education teaching qualification or professional recognition (e.g. PG Certificate in teaching or equivalent) is an added advantage.
• At least 2 years' experience in teaching, lecturing, research or industry in the field is an added advantage.
• Good research record of at least 3 publications in Scopus-indexed journals or equivalent industry experience.
• Experience teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level is an added advantage.
• Evidence of qualification verification by the Botswana Qualifications Authority (BQA).

Required skills

• Ability to complete multiple assignments, maintain quality, work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Adherence to human capital policies, professional standards and ethics.
• Interpersonal skills to develop and motivate staff.
• Conceptual and practical thinking, customer focus, decisiveness and assertiveness.

Remuneration is described as an attractive package commensurate with qualification and experience. Applications are made by sending a cover letter and a detailed CV with at least two recent professional referees to the Director, Human Resources.