Vacancy at Kathmandu University

Post: Endowed Chair Professor
Number: One

Responsibilities
- Streamlining the courses of undergraduate, graduate and post graduate level including the lab and field requirements for these courses
- Strengthening the practical, laboratory facilities and equipments for quality research and catalyzing research focusing on graduate program
- Updating faculty skills and improving their practical application knowledge base through experts and/or by organizing in-house training, workshops and coordinating participation of faculties to national and international, specialized trainings, workshops, short courses etc.
- Generation of research funds in the department
- Initiating additional undergraduate and graduate courses and/or short courses
- Providing guideline and protocol for staff and students to involve in higher degree research, lead/participate research initiatives of the department
- Teaching and guiding research at graduate and post graduate levels
- Any other, as suggested by the university

Qualification and experience
- Advance university degree in environmental science or technology preferably related to environmental pollution and/or environmental engineering
- Competence with broad and multidimensional and multidisciplinary aspects of environmental science
- At least ten years of university teaching in graduate and post graduate level and other related work experiences
- Experience of independent/team research, research leadership and research supervision in graduate and post graduate level
- Experience in curriculum development in Environmental Science
- Willingness to work in new environment, a team player, possessing flexibility and adaptability
- Experience of lab and other infrastructure development
- Has been working/had worked at Associate Professor or higher level
- Preferably below 65 years of age

Duration of the Assignment
The chair position will be assigned for an initial period of 2 years. Tenure could be extended for 3 more years in annual basis.

Salaries and benefits
- Consolidated salary of Nepalese Rs. 80,000 (negotiable)/ month – subject to tax according to the rules of Government of Nepal
- Moderate accommodation of reasonably hard furnished apartment with fixed kitchen utensils
- One time two way transportation from the country of origin to Nepal – economy class and direct route during the term of service
- One month paid leave per year (11+1 month) with prior consent from the Dean.

Selection Criteria
Initial screening of the applications will be based on academic qualification, professional background and related work experience.
Short listed candidates will be invited for interview in Kathmandu and Delhi (for candidates in India) or through teleconferencing if necessary, along with presentation of his/her work plan.
A joint panel of experts and officials will conduct the interview/presentation and KU executive committee will make the final decision on selection.

Special consideration will be given to candidate who is interested and motivated to work and contribute to enhance the environmental education in Nepal as well as on Nepalese environmental issues.

Application procedure
Please send your application indicating reference to the post and attached with recent passport size photo, along with your full contact address (postal, email, fax, phone), and the names of two referees.

Applications should be accompanied by the following documents:
- Curriculum vitae
- Copies of the academic certificates and letters of work experience
- Publication list

Application should be forwarded to:
Dean
School of Science
Kathmandu University, Dhulikhel
P.O. Box: 6250, Kathmandu, Nepal
Phone: 00-977-11-661511, 661399 Ext. 174, 177
Fax: 00-977-11-661443
Email: chairprof@ku.edu.np