DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE
VACANCY NO: IRC 3349
The University of Botswana (UB), a state–owned tertiary education institution, invites suitably qualified, and experienced candidates for the position of Associate Professor/ Senior Lecturer/ Lecturer in Architecture.
Duties: The successful candidate will (i) teach courses in Architectural Design, Building Materials and Construction, Building Technology or History of Architecture (ii) conduct research in the field of Architecture and the built environment (iii) carry out any other responsibilities as and when assigned by the Head of Department and; (iv) for a Senior Lecturer and Associate Professor position, provide academic leadership.
Qualification Requirements:
Associate Professor: Applicants should (i) have at least a five years B. Arch or equivalent professional degree(s) in Architecture; (ii) have a PhD in Architecture or cognate subject (iii) have at least 6 years of teaching experience in a University or comparable institution; (iv) a minimum of 12 pieces of research products (e.g. articles, book chapters, peer reviewed conference proceedings, etc.) published by recognized publishers. 8 of these must be articles in refereed/accredited journals in internationally recognized indexing databases. The remaining 4 publications could be journal articles, book chapters, peer reviewed conference proceedings, etc. published by recognized publishers. An academic book may be equivalent to a maximum of 4 articles in refereed/accredited journals, depending on the quality and standing of the publisher; (iv) sustained research output: a minimum of 2 peer reviewed publication every 3 years (vi) sustained research activity; ongoing externally supported research (e.g. funded or commissioned); (vii) regular paper/poster presentations at national but also increasingly at international conferences; (vi) lead and/or single author in at least one-third of the required journal publications. There should also be evidence of mentorship of early career scholars/graduate students; (vii) publications should be spread nationally and/or internationally and across journals; (viii) recognizable research impact, including but not limited to citations, the h-index, patents, policy applications, peer reviews, publications that are prescribed texts in other institutions etc. (required in at least 2 of the these); (ix) recognized as being of national but increasingly international research standing (e.g. peer reviewing of new research proposals; reference in research committees; editor/guest editor/reviewer of refereed/accredited national and international publishers; editorial board member of an international publisher in a relevant field; invitations as keynote speaker at national and international conferences (required in at least 2 of the these); (x) evidence of governance and social engagement; (xi) research collaborations with other institutions or organisations; (xii) research collaboration with cognate disciplines in the University and (xiii) external examiner for Masters and/or PhD theses nationally and/or internationally. The following will be added advantages: (i) research awards and other forms of research recognition, where appropriate and (ii) multi-disciplinary experience in teaching, research, administration or consultancy work.
The curriculum vitae (CV) should contain a detailed list of publications; clearly specifying titles of publications, dates published, name(s) of publishers and name(s) of co-authors if any. Publications should be categorised into: books, monographs, refereed and non-refereed journals, chapters in books, etc.
Senior Lecturer: Applicants should have: (i) at least a five years B. Arch or equivalent professional degree(s) in Architecture; (ii) a post professional Master’s degree in Architecture or cognate subject;(iii) a PhD in Architecture or cognate subject; (iv) a good and sustained record of research and publications with at least six (6) pieces of which four (4) should be from peer reviewed journal articles; lead and/or single author in at least two (2) refereed journal articles or book chapters; (v) illustrate evidence of engagement in service; (vii) be eligible for registration with a professional body.
Lecturer: Applicants should have: (i) at least a five years B. Arch or equivalent professional degree(s) in Architecture (ii) a post professional Master’s degree in a cognate subject.
(iii) A PhD in Architecture or cognate subject. (iv) evidence of engagement in research.
NB: In special circumstances an applicant with Master’s Degree in Architecture or cognate or area with demonstrable quality design experience (Portfolio) and a five years B. Arch or equivalent professional degree(s) in Architecture with at least a 2(i) classification may be considered for appointment.
Remuneration: The University offers competitive salaries and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications. For more information on the University, please visit our website; www.ub.bw.
How to Apply: SIGNED 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. Applicants should indicate clearly the position applied for, quote the vacancy numbers; provide current CVs which must include contact information (telephone/mobile numbers, email address, postal address and fax number), certified copies of educational certificates, transcripts and THREE (3) reference letters to: Faculty Manager, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, University of Botswana Private Bag UB 0061, Gaborone Botswana. Telephone: (267) 355-4222; E-mail: recruitmentfebe@ub.ac.bw; or LEBOGANG@UB.AC.BW . Hand delivered applications should be submitted to University of Botswana, Block 248, Office No. 202.
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 considered.
NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be invited for interview.
Closing date: 7th August 2026