FACULTY OF HUMANITIES, EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP
Vacancy No: IRC 3570
The University of Botswana (UB), a premier state-owned tertiary institution dedicated to shaping the future through excellence, research, innovation and meaningful societal impact, invites applications from accomplished and suitably qualified professionals for the position of Lecturer in Educational Management and Leadership in the Department of Educational Management and Leadership, under the School of Education.
The Lecturer in Educational Management and Leadership is responsible for undertaking independent teaching and research in the Educational Management and Leadership discipline or related areas and make independent contributions to professional practice and/or expertise. The incumbent will also coordinate or lead the related activities as appropriate to the discipline and undertake administrative activities of the University.
Duties: The successful candidate will be expected to: i) Teach Educational Management, Leadership, Planning and Policy and related courses, ii) (ii) Conduct research in relevant areas and take an active part in the supervision and assessment of undergraduate and graduate students’ research projects; (iii) Develop, update, and deliver undergraduate and possibly some graduate courses; (iv) Serve on committees within the University and external professional organisations; (v) Design and administer assessments that accurately measure student learning outcomes; (vi) Present scholarly articles at national and international seminars and conferences; (vii) Develop portfolio of creative and professional work and participate in competitions to showcase contribution; (viii) Participate in external research in efforts to boost the standing of the university/ institute as required; (ix) Assist with organizing faculty/ university symposium and conferences of national importance; (x) Participate in the identification and mitigation of operational risks; (xi) Collaborate with relevant internal and external stakeholders as needed to effectively deliver duties as defined; (xii) Facilitate research capability development at community level; (xiii) Contribute to the development and implementation of university, faculty and school level strategies, policies, plans, and procedures; (xiv) Contribute to the development of research proposals and implementation of projects; (xv) Carry out any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Head of School or the Chairperson of the Department.
Requirements: Candidates should have: (i) a PhD/Doctorate in any of the following areas: Educational Leadership, Educational Management, Educational Policy and Planning; (ii) A Master's degree in any of the disciplines listed above (iii) Evidence of engagement in research; (iv) Governance and social engagement and relevant teaching experience at a university or comparable institution as well as Research, social engagement experience will be added advantages.
N.B. Applicants with a Master’s degree and evidence of pursuing a PhD qualification in any of the following: Educational Leadership, Educational Management, Educational Policy and Planning or related fields (ii) a Bachelor’s degree in the same disciplines or related fields, with at least 2(i) pass/GPA of at least 3.6 or equivalent may be considered under special circumstances.
Other Requirements: (i) Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders; (ii) Understanding of teaching and principles and practices; (iii) Understanding of research methodologies, tools and principles and (iv) Membership or registration (or registrable) with Botswana Qualifications Authority is required.
Remuneration: University offers a competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications.
How to apply: Applicants are to address the stated qualification and provide other information to assist the University determine their suitability for the position. They should also quote the vacancy number of the post applied for, provide current CV’s (including telephone, telefax and email), certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts, names and addresses of three referees. 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 below address before the stipulated closing date.
Applications should be sent to: The Faculty Manager, Faculty of Humanities Education and Social Sciences, University of Botswana, Private Bag UB 00703, Gaborone-Botswana or E-mail: hessvacancies@ub.ac.bw Telephone: (267) 355 2196/2231/2643.
Hand delivered applications should be submitted to Office No 118 at Block 239 (239/118).
NB: Only shortlisted applications will be contacted.
Closing date: 16 November 2026