FACULTY OF HUMANITIES, EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE AND PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
Vacancy No: 3505
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 in Political Science in the Department of Political Science and Public Administration.
The position holder is responsible for making original contributions to teaching the Political Science discipline. The incumbent plays a critical role in providing leadership in the scholarship of teaching and makes significant contribution in the governance of the University enhanced by their professional skills, creativity and experience gained from practice, lead the related activities as appropriate to the discipline and undertake administrative activities of the institution.
Duties: The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate level courses. The candidate should be able to teach at least three of the following: International Relations, Security Studies; Human Rights in World Politics; Conflict and War, Media and Politics, Analysis of National Security Policies; Foreign Policy Analysis; Theories and Practice in Civil Military Relations; Research Methods and Computer Applications; and Critical Thinking. The successful candidate must also be able to take an active part in the supervision and assessment of undergraduate and post graduate research work. The Department reserves the right to allocate other courses in addition to those outlined above.
Requirements: Candidates should possess: (i) Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Political Science or related discipline; (ii) Master’s degree in Political Science or related discipline; (iii) Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science or related discipline with at least a second class, first division (2.1) pass or equivalent; (iv) Three (3) years University teaching experience; (v) Minimum of six (6) pieces of research products (e.g. articles, book chapters, peer reviewed conference proceedings etc.) published by recognized publishers. Four (4) of the Six (6) publications above must be articles in refereed/accredited journals in internationally recognized databases (vi) Demonstration of effective academic leadership, relevant teaching/research experience on Africa, and capacity to handle short-term executive training courses will be added advantages. (vii) Evidence of governance and social engagement will be also be an added advantage.
Remuneration: The University of Botswana offers a competitive salary 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 CVs (including telephone and e-mail), certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts, names and addresses of three referees and send complete documentation to: The Faculty Manager, Faculty of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences, Private Bag UB 00705, Gaborone-Botswana; Telephone: (267) 3552556; Fax (267) 3185099; E-mail: hessvacancies@ub.ac.bw.
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 Block 240, Office No. 137: (240/137).
NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Closing date: 17 September 2026