FACULTY OF NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS
VACANCY NO: IRC 3351
The University of Botswana (UB), a state–owned tertiary education institution, invites suitably qualified, and experienced candidates for the position of Lecturer in the Department of Mathematics.
Duties: The successful applicant will among other things, be expected to: (i) teach Pure/Applied Mathematics courses at undergraduate and graduate level (ii) supervise undergraduate projects, but may be assigned to supervise graduate students (iii) conduct research and render professional service, (iv) carry out any other responsibilities as and when may be assigned by the Departmental Chair/Head of School.
Requirements: Applicants should have: (i) a PhD/Doctorate in Mathematics; (ii) show evidence of engagement in research; (iii) University teaching or equivalent experience and evidence of governance and social engagement are added advantage; (iv) Master Degree in Mathematics may be considered provided that the applicant has a Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics with at least a 2(i) pass or equivalent.
Remuneration: The University offers competitive salaries and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications.
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 and email), certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts, three work experience references and send complete documentation to: The Senior Professional: HR Business Partnering, Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences, Private Bag UB 00704, Gaborone, Botswana; Telephone: (267) 355 2446/2969, Fax (267)3185099; E-mail: fnasvacancies@ub.ac.bw.
Hand delivered applications should be submitted to; Corner of Mobuto and Notwane road, Block 208, Office No. 203 (208/203).
Applicants should inform their referees to: (i) Quote the Vacancy number and position applied for and (ii) submit their references directly to the above address, before stipulated closing date.
NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Closing Date: 07 August 2026.