FACULTY OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC AND LAW
SCHOOL OF MARKETING, TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY
DEPARTMENT OF MARKETING AND CONSUMER STUDIES
VACANCY NO: IRC 3423
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 Senior Lecturer/Lecturer Marketing and Consumer Studies in the Department Marketing Consumer Sciences under the School of Marketing, Tourism and Hospitality.
SENIOR LECTURER
The Senior Lecturer in Marketing and Consumer Studies is responsible for advancing the Marketing and Consumer Studies discipline, make significant contribute to research and/or scholarship and teaching, as well as administrative activities of the University. This successful candidate will also provide significant leadership in scholarly research and/or professional activities relevant to the profession, discipline or community.
Duties: The successful candidate will be expected to: i. Contribute to the development of and implementation of university, faculty and school level strategies, policies, plans, and procedures; ii. Teach undergraduate, postgraduate and executive courses in Marketing and/or International Business, among others; iii. Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate research projects; iv. Undertake scholarly research either individually or in collaboration with others; v. Provide good disciplinary knowledge and ensure that use a range of learning practices; vi. Demonstrate coherence between philosophy and practice; vii. Use programme/course design principles and institutional guidelines to ensure effective curriculum development; viii. Review programmes/ courses to ensure they are relevant to and up to date with local, international, global and disciplinary contexts, as well as engagement with students, stakeholders and peers; ix. Secure external funding to support research and elevate the university's reputation; x. Drive grant proposal development to sustain research momentum; xi. Advocate for cross-disciplinary research to tackle societal challenges effectively; xii. Collaborate with other institutions, organisations or cognitive disciplines in the university to drive the research standing of the university; xiii. Examine, moderate or assess undergraduate and/or postgraduate students; xiv. Participate and serve as a Board Secretary in departmental committees; xv. Conduct and participate in community extension work to include the promotion of locally relevant cultural attributes/ values that benefit the community, serving as an advisor/ resource to a community organisation and/ or applying professional expertise to solve community problems; xvi. Engage in continuous professional development to stay current in both academic and professional realms locally; xvii. Participate in the identification and mitigation of operational risks and perform any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Head of School/Departmental Chairperson required by the University in line with the role.
Added advantage: research awards and other forms of research recognition, where appropriate will be an added advantage.
Other Requirements: i. Registered or eligible for registration with the Botswana Qualifications Authority (BQA); ii. Proficiency in the application of relevant research tools and techniques; iii. Written evidence of recognition/acknowledgement as research or professional standing by international and national peers; iv. Evidence of successful graduate programme supervision; v. Academic leadership qualities, including the ability to inspire and motivate research teams towards achieving common goals.
LECTURER
The Lecturer in Marketing and Consumer Studies is responsible for undertaking independent teaching and research in the Marketing 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. Contribute to the development of and implementation of university, faculty and school level strategies, policies, plans, and procedures; ii. Teach undergraduate, postgraduate and executive courses in Marketing and/or International Business, among others; iii. Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate research projects; iv. Undertake scholarly research either individually or in collaboration with others; v. Develop, update, and deliver undergraduate and possibly some graduate courses; vi. Design and administer assessments that accurately measure student learning outcomes; vii. Present scholarly articles at national and international seminars and conferences; viii. Develop portfolio of creative and professional work and participate in competitions to showcase contribution; ix. Facilitate research capability development at community level; x. Contribute to the development of research proposals and implementation of projects; xi. Participate in external research in efforts to boost the standing of the university/ institute as required; xii. Participate in the identification and mitigation of operational risks; xiii. Collaborate with relevant internal and external stakeholders as needed to effectively deliver duties as defined; xiv. Assist with organizing faculty/ university symposium and conferences of national importance and perform any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Head of School/Departmental Chairperson.
Requirements: Applicants should have: (i) A PhD/Doctoral degree in any of the following disciplines: Marketing, International Business, or equivalent domains; (ii) A Master’s degree in Marketing, International Business or equivalent domains with a relevant Bachelor’s degree of at least a 2.1 pass which may be considered under special circumstances; (iii) The ability to teach courses related to marketing and\or International Business, or equivalent domains; (iv) Evidence of research, governance, engagement, and teaching experience at University level will be an added advantage.
Other Requirements: i. Registered or eligible for registration with the Botswana Qualifications Authority (BQA); ii. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders; iii. Understanding of teaching and principles and practices; iv. Understanding of research methodologies, tools and principles.
Remuneration: The University offers a competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications.
How to Apply:
The curriculum vitae (CV) should contain a detailed list of publications clearly specifying titles of publications, ISBN numbers, (for books, book chapters, and conference proceedings), dates published, name of publishers, and name(s) of co-authors if any and number of pages.
Letters of applications should address the stated qualifications and provide any other information to assist the University to determine their suitability for the position. Applicants should quote the vacancy number applied for; provide full and up to date CVs including telephone, and E-mail contacts; Certified copies of all relevant educational certificates; transcripts and provide names and addresses of three (3) referees. Send your applications to: The Faculty Manager, Faculty of Business, Economics and Law, School of Marketing, Tourism and Hospitality, Private Bag UB00701, Gaborone, Botswana, Telephone (267) 355 2385/2231; Email: fbelvacancies@ub.ac.bw
References: All 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.
Hand delivered applications should be submitted to the University of Botswana Gaborone campus, Block 245 Office 023/202.
NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Closing Date: 28 September 2026