The University is looking for qualified and experienced individual for the below stated position. The position is based at the BIUST Campus, Palapye

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SCHOOL OF ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING)

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

Work with colleagues on curriculum development and the advancement of the relevant discipline
Denter teaching over a range of modules within an established programme
Undertake student tutoring and support
Conduct individual research or work The position is based at the BIUST Campus, Palapaye. on collaborative projects
Supervise students projects (both undergraduate and postgraduate levels)
Source external and internal research funding from national and international donors
Community engagement

COMPETENCIES/SKILLS:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills including presentation skills.
Mentoring and coaching.
Negotiation, networking and relationship building.
Organizational (planning, budgeting, time management, work prioritization).
Research, critical thinking, analytical and problem- solving.
Organisational awareness with an understanding of how to engage the organisation to get things done.
Professionalism and adherence to good work ethics.
Results and performance driven.
Team player with strong dedication to BIUST’s purpose and mission.
Prepare and submit proposals, supervise projects and graduate students, synthesise information to design learning experiences, and go seek out research grants/ funding

Academic Qualification:

A Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering (with focus in Manufacturing Engineering) or any related field from a recognized institution.
The candidate must be registered with Engineers
Registration Board (ERB) Botswana.
The candidate must be registered with Botswana Qualifications Authority (BQA) as an Assessor and Moderator or eligible to register within one (1) year of assumption of duty.

Experience:

At least six (6) years post-doctoral experience in either teaching/lecturing/research or industry experience in the relevant field or discipline, at least 4 of which must be in Graduate supervision including successful doctoral students.
Experience in teaching at tertiary level for at least 3 years.
A sustained and recent record of peer-reviewed publications and other research output over at least a six-year period (min. of 16 peer-reviewed publications of ISI journals/scopus or web of science indexed journals)
Experience of obtaining external research funding

REMUNERATION

The University offers an attractive package, commensurate with qualification and experience

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  APPLICATION DETAILS
  If you meet the requirements of the above stated position, please send your application letter and a detailed Curriculum Vitae including at least three (3) recent professional referees, at least two of which should be from your direct manager, to; Director, Human Resources at the email address below. recruitment.mechanical.eng@biust.ac.bw For any further enquiries, you may call: Ms Ulaula @ 4931315 or Ms Ramolatlhwa @493 1304. Closing Date: October 24, 2025