Employment Opportunities

Duties: The successful candidate will be expected to: (i) teach any Microbiology course at under graduate and postgraduate levels; (ii) undertake research either individually or with other members of staff in the department; (iii) provide service to the university; (iv) perform any responsibilities as may be assigned by the Head of Department.

Requirements: Candidate must: (i) have a PhD or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution or an appropriate qualification; (ii) show evidence of engagement in research. University teaching experience will be an added advantage. Candidates with a relevant Masters degree may be considered for appointment as Temporary Full-time Assistant Lecturers.

Remuneration: The University offers a competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications

How To Apply: Letters of applications are to address the stated qualifications and provide any other information to assist the University to determine your suitability for the position. You should quote the vacancy number of the post applied for, provide current C.Vs (including telephone, telex and telefax numbers and e-mail), certified true copies of educational certificates, transcripts and names and addresses of three referees. Send your application to:

The Human Resources Manager, Faculty of Science, Private Bag UB 00704, Gaborone-Botswana; Telephone: (267) 355 2969; Fax (267) 318 5097; E-mail: morapedip@mopipi.ub.bw.

Applicants should inform their referees to (i) Quote the Vacancy Number(s) and Position(s) applied for and (ii) submit their references directly to the above address, before the stipulated closing date.

Please note that applications with incomplete information shall not be acknowledged

Hand delivered applications should be submitted to Please note that applications with incomplete information shall not be acknowledged. Hand delivered applications should be submitted to Office No. 134 at Block 233 (233/134).