FACULTY OF EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF PRIMARY EDUCATION
VACANCY NO: IRC 3020
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the post of Senior Lecturer in Language Education, Department of Primary Education, Faculty of Education.
Duties: The successful candidate will be expected to: (i) teach Language Education courses to graduate and undergraduate students; (ii) provide academic leadership through the enhancement of teaching, research, professional and community service; (iii) take an active part in the supervision and assessment of graduate and undergraduate students’ research projects; (iv) carry out any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Head of Department.
Requirements: Senior Lecturer: Candidates should have: (i) At least a relevant Doctorate in Applied Linguistics or Language Education or a related field (ii) Master’s degree in Language Education or Applied linguistics or related field (iii) Bachelor degree in Language Education or Applied linguistics or equivalent. (iv) At least 3 years teaching experience at a university or comparable institution; (v) An excellent cumulative and sustained record of research and publications with at least 6 pieces of research products published by recognized publishers, 4 of which should be articles in refereed/accredited journals in internationally recognized indexing databases. The remaining 2 publications could be journal articles, books 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; (vi) Sustained research output: a minimum of 1 peer reviewed publication every 2 years; (vii) Scholarly presentations at national and and/or international conferences; (viii) be lead and/or single author in at least 2 referred journal articles; (ix) Publications should be spread nationally and /or internationally and across journals; (x) Some 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 1 of the these; (xi) recognized as being of at least national research standing (e.g. Reviewer for refereed/accredited national and regional publishers); editorial board member of at least a national publisher in a relevant field; invitation keynote speaker at national/and or international conferences (required in at least 1 of the these); (xii) Evidence of governance and social engagement activities. The following will be added advantages: (xiii) Sustained research activity; on-going internally supported research; (xiv) Research awards and other forms of research recognition, where appropriate; (xv) Examiner/moderator/assessor for undergraduate and/or graduate; (xv) experience in running a programme/course, etc.
NB: The curriculum vitae 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.
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; 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, Applicants should inform their referees to: (i) Quote the Vacancy number and position applied for and (ii) submit their references directly to the address below, before the stipulated closing date.
Send complete documentation to: The HR Manager, Faculty of Education, University of Botswana, Private Bag UB 00702, Gaborone-Botswana; Telephone: (267) 3552392, E-mail: Educaio@ub.ac.bw.
Please note that applications with incomplete information shall not be acknowledged. Hand delivered applications should be submitted to Office No 111 at Block 231, (231/111).
NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted
Closing date: 5th March 2026