Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Vacancies for immediate employment

University of Swaziland Vacancies June 2012
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following vacant position at the University of Swaziland

SENIOR RESEARCH FELLOW/ RESEARCH FELLOW IN PHYTOCHEMISTRY IN THE SWAZILAND INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH IN TRADITIONAL MEDICINE, MEDICINAL AND INDIGENOUS FOOD PLANTS
Closing Date 6th July, 2012

Qualification and Experience
. A Ph.D. or M.Sc. in Phytochemistry, Natural Product Chemistry or Medical Plant Chemistry.
. The relevant candidate should be a versatile researcher with substantial output in the field with at least three (3) years postgraduate experience.

Duties
1. Phytochemical screening of medicinal and food plants.
2. Participate in ethnobotanical surveys of medicinal and indigenous food plants.
3. Design and evaluate Research proposals.
4. To develop proposals for funding.
5. To perform any other duties assigned by the Director of the Institute and relevant Senior Authorities of the University.

RESEARCH ASSISTANT IN PHYTOCHEMISTRY IN THE SWAZILAND INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH IN TRADITIONAL MEDICINE, MEDICINAL AND INDIGENOUS FOOD PLANTS
Closing Date 6th July, 2012

Qualification and Experience
A BSc. Degree with major in Chemistry and biological Science with at least Second Class Upper Division.

Duties
1. To assist in the ethnobotanical surveys of food and medicinal plants.
2. To assist in the collection of plant material for analysis.
3. To assist in the phytochemical analysis of plant material
4. To assist in the literature survey.
5. To assist in the in organizing seminars and workshops.
6. To assist in making orders and keeping custody of equipment
7. To service meetings of the Institute
8. Design and evaluate Research proposals.
9. To perform any other duties of the Institute assigned by the Director.

PROFESSOR/ ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/ SENIOR LECTURER/ LECTURER IN THE DEPARTMENT OF ACADEMIC COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Closing Date 6th July, 2012

Qualification and Experience

Dutie
. A Ph.D./ Masters in: 1) Applied Linguistics or
2) Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) or
3) English Language and Linguistics.
. Experience in teaching EAP and ESP in the health Sciences.
. Authoring Computer assisted language learning materials.

1. Teach English for Academic purposes (EAP) and English for specific purposes (ESP).
2. Design and Develop materials for EAP and ESP
3. Research and community Service

PROFESSOR/ ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/ SENIOR LECTURER/ LECTURER IN THE DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY
Closing Date 6th July, 2012

Qualification and Experience
. A Ph.D. In Chemistry, majoring in either Organic, Natural Products or Medicinal Chemistry. Evidence of research in Synthetic Organic/Medicinal/Nano materials
. Chemistry would be an added advantage.

Duties
1. To teach Organic Chemistry B.Sc. and M.Sc. students.
2. Conduct research and supervise student's research projects and research work.
3. Help diversify research in Organic/Nano Materials Chemistry as applied in Environmental Science/Medicinal Chemistry
4. Carry out community Service Projects in-line with UNISWA objectives.

PROFESSOR/ ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/ SENIOR LECTURER/ LECTURER IN THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING SCIENCE
Closing Date 6th July, 2012

Qualification and Experience
. A Ph.D. In Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing Science/Psychotherapy or Counseling/Psychopathology (Psychiatry).
. Specialization in Psychotherapy/Counseling will be an added advantage.

Duties
1. To teach Psychiatric Nursing courses, to certificate, and undergraduate students and Master's candidates in the near future.
2. Provide Clinical supervision to Psychiatric Nursing students.
3. Conduct research, initiate community projects and participate in community service.

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/ SENIOR LECTURER/ LECTURER IN THE DEPARTMENT OF JOURNALISM AND MASS COMMUNICATION
Closing Date 6th July, 2012

Qualification and Experience
. At least a Master's Degree in Journalism, (PhD required for SL and above), Media Studies or Mass Communication.
. University teaching experience will be an added advantage.

Duties
1. To teach Print Journalism.
2. To conduct research and supervise research projects for Undergraduate students.
3. To carry out Community Service.

LECTURER IN THE DEPARTMENT OF JOURNALISM AND MASS COMMUNICATION
Closing Date 6th July, 2012

Qualification and Experience
. At least a Master's Degree in Journalism, Media Studies or Mass Communication.
. Industry experience will be an added advantage.

Duties
1. To teach Advertising and Public Relations.
2. To conduct research and carry out Community Service.

SENIOR LECTURER/ LECTURER IN THE DEPARTMENT OF CROP PRODUCTION
Closing Date 6th July, 2012

Qualification and Experience
. A PhD in Agronomy.
. University teaching experience at both undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Duties
1. To teach Agronomy courses including both to undergraduate and postgraduate students.
2. To supervise research projects for undergraduate students.
3. To supervise thesis/dissertation for postgraduate students.
4. To conduct research in Agronomy and related areas.
5. To perform community services in Agronomy related areas.

SENIOR LECTURER IN THE DEPARTMENT OFCROP PRODUCTION
Closing Date 6th July, 2012

Qualification and Experience
. A PhD in Agricultural Entomology.
. University teaching experience at both undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Duties
1. To teach Agricultural Entomology including Systematic, Toxicology, Physiology, Crop Pests and Pest Control of cultivated crops and storage pests.
2. To teach Agricultural Entomology including IPM and Insect Taxonomy at postgraduate level.
3. To supervise research projects for under graduate students.
4. To supervise thesis/dissertation for postgraduate students
5. To conduct research in Agricultural Entomology and related areas.
6. To perform community services in Agricultural Entomology and related areas.

PROFESSOR/ ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/ SENIOR LECTURER/ LECTURER IN THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS & MANAGEMENT
Closing Date 6th July, 2012

Qualification and Experience
. A PhD. In Educational Management
. A PhD. In Sociology of Education would be an added advantage.

Duties
1. To teach Sociology of Education courses at undergraduate level.
2. To conduct research and do community services.

LECTURER IN THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW
Closing Date 6th July, 2012

Qualification and Experience
. LLB, LLM
. Teaching experience an advantage.

Duties
1. To teach introduction to Law, Criminal Law and Mercantile Law.
2. To supervise students research.
3. To assist in Clinical Legal Education.
4. To preside over Moot courts.

LOCAL CANDIDATES
Permanent and Pensionable service after successful completion of two years on probation; Recruitment and Retention Allowance, Housing Allowance and a Medical Aid.

EXPATRIATE CANDIDATES
A two-year contract which will attract Gratuity, recruitment Allowance a Medical Aid contribution and relocation expenses

APPLICATIONS AND CLOSING DATE
Applications with detailed CV, certified copies of academic and professional qualifications and names of three referees should be sent to:

The Registrar
University of Swaziland
Private Bag 4
Kwaluseni
Email: sar-hr@uniswa.sz
Closing date: 6th July, 2012

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