The Regional Centre for Training in Aerospce Surveys (RECTAS) is an Inter-Governmental Organisation established in 1972 under the auspices of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) at lle-lfe, Nigeria, for capacity building in Geoinformatics and related fields (seewww.rectas.org).
Regional Centre for Training in Aerospce Surveys Recruits Associate Professor – RP7
Job Description
The Centre hereby invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for regular (tenure) or sabbatical appointments in the following academic specialisations and positions:
Academic Specialisation:
- Photogrammetry
- Geographical Information System
- Cartography
Duties – candidates must have ability to:
- Provide administrative and academic leadership for the department
- Conceive and execute existing and new programmes and courses in the relevant fields
- Serve as team leader in the initiation and prosecution of research projects
- Supervise students’ research work
- Give lectures in area of specialisation
- Carry out such other duties as may be assigned by the Executive
Required Skills or Experience
Academic Position:
- Associate Professor – RP7 ($17,482 – $30,369)
Note: RECTAS exchange rate is $1 = CFA 600
RECTAS teachers in English & French languages. Francophone candidates are encouraged to apply
Qualification and Experience:
- Associate Professor – RP7 ($17,482 – $30,369): PhD with 10 publications (at least 2 in international peer reviewed and indexed journals and a maximum of 3 conference proceedings);
- At least 12 years experience (not less than 8 years in a University or research institution) and ability to initiate scientific research, supervise MSc & PhD research & attract international grants
- Demonstrable expertise and analytical research skills in applying Photogrammetry or Cartography or Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software (ILWIS, ARCGIS, ERDAS IMAGINE, Database Design, etc)
How To Apply
A candidate should submit a written application with a Curriculum Vitae (CV) and attach scanned copies of relevant qualifications (degrees, diploma and certificates). The Candidate should state clearly the academic specialisation and position of interest; as well as his/her current position and salary. The CV should contain the names and addresses of three referees.
All applications with supporting documents should be forwarded to:
The Executive Director
Regional Centre for Training in Aerospace Surveys (RECTAS)
Off Road 1, Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) Campus
P. M. B. 5545
lle-lfe, Nigeria
Closing: 30 Aug, 2011
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