FACULTY OF BUSINESS, ECONOMICS AND LAW
SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES AND LAW
DEPARTMENT OF LAW AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE
VACANCY NUMBER: IRC 3533
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/Professional Scholar in Law (Legal Clinic Coordinator) in the Department of Law and Criminal Justice, under the School of Management Sciences and Law.
The Lecturer/Professional Scholar in Law will be a professional scholar designated as Coordinator of the Legal Clinic. The role is responsible for undertaking independent teaching and research in Law or related areas and make independent contributions to professional practice and/or expertise. The successful candidate will also coordinate or lead the related activities as appropriate to the Law discipline and undertake administrative activities of the University.
Duties: The successful candidate will be expected to: (i) Participate in teaching undergraduate and graduate level courses in at least one Clinical Legal Education programmes, manage Legal Clinic Resources, Synergise Clinical Legal Education Programme (CLEP) course content and academic content, supervise students’s work in the Legal Clinic, represent Legal Clinic clients in the courts of law, be the first line supervisor of support staff assigned to the Clinic. and undertake any other tasks as assigned by the Head/Supervisor.
Requirements: Candidates should have: (i) A relevant Master of Laws (LLM) degree and a relevant Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree; (ii) A 2(ii) pass with a GPA of at least 65 per cent or equivalent in the relevant LLB degree; (iii) Admitted or Eligibility to practice in the courts of Botswana; (iv) The candidate shall not be permitted to hold parallel employment in any law practice; and (v) a minimum of 5 years active legal practice. Research, teaching, and governance and social engagement experience will be an added advantage.
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; iv. Registration or eligibility for registration with Botswana Qualifications Authority (BQA) or a relevant and recognized professional body is required.
The curriculum vitae (CV) should contain a detailed list of published works, clearly specifying titles of publications, ISBN numbers (for books, book chapters and conference proceedings), dates of publications, names of publishers, name/s of co-authors if any and number of pages. The works should be categorized into books, book chapters, refereed journals, non-refereed works, consultancies and practical media projects.
Remuneration: The University of Botswana offers a competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications. For more information on the University, please visit our website: www.ub.bw
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 CVs (including telephone and an active e-mail address), certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts, names and addresses of three referees and send the complete documentation to: The Faculty Manager, Faculty of Business, Economics and Law, University of Botswana Private Bag UB00701, Gaborone-Botswana; Telephone: 267) 355 2345/2231; E-mail: fbelvacancies@ub.ac.bw.
Hand-delivered applications should be submitted to the University of Botswana Gaborone campus, Block 230, Office No. 112. (230/112).
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 the stipulated closing date.
NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Closing date: 24 September 2026