ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR – DEPARTMENT OF PHILOSOPHY – POST NO 1701

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for one position of Associate Professor in the Department of Philosophy. This position will be permanent and pensionable for Lesotho nationals but full time on contract for a period of two years with a possibility of renewal for non-locals.

REQUIREMENTS

• PhD degree in Philosophy;
• At least 5 years’ post-PhD experience in an academic or research environment;
• Successful supervision of postgraduate (Masters and PhD) students;
• Evidence of mentorship of junior staff ;
• Sustained record of research demonstrated by publications in accredited peer-reviewed journals;
• Demonstrated ability to attract research funding would be an added advantage;
• Teaching experience especially at the university level is essential;
• Preference would be given to candidates who could also teach courses in Applied Philosophy sector;.
• He/she must have attained the rank of Associated Professor before submitting his/her application.
The successful candidate will be expected to resume duty in January, 2010.

DUTIES

The successful candidate will undertake teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels in applied and core areas of Philosophy; supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students’ research projects; initiate and/or participate in research and seminar programmes in the department; and perform other duties including administrative, as would be required of him/her by the department from time to time.

REMUNERATION
The University offers competitive salaries and other benefits.

OTHER INFORMATION:
Applicants are to address the stated qualifications and provide other information to assist University to determine their suitability for the post. They should also quote the vacancy number of the post applied for, provide current CVs (including telephone, telefax and e-mail) certified true copies of educational certificates, transcripts and three typed references, one of which should be from the current or previous employer. Applicants should inform their referees to submit their references directly to the above address before the stipulated closing date to: Office of Human Resources, National University of Lesotho, P.O. Roma, 180, CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIVING FULL APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITIONS ABOVE IS 23rd OCTOBER 2009.

Informal enquiries could be directed to the HOD, Dr Paul Omoyefa through Omoyefa [__at__] yahoo [dot] com