Lecturer in History (University of Botswana )

Faculty of Humanities – Department of History Vacancy No: IRC 2917 Contract: Four (4) Years Location: University of Botswana, Gaborone About the Role The Department of History at the University of Botswana invites applications for Lecturer and Senior Lecturer positions. The successful candidates will: Teach undergraduate and graduate-level courses, including (but not limited to): Civilisation and Modernisation in China and Japan Independence and Colonialism in South Asia Civilisations of the Ancient Near East and Mediterranean Historical Research Methods and Historiography of Botswana History and Political Economy of Land in Botswana Philosophy of History Research Proposal for Dissertation Supervise and assess undergraduate and postgraduate research projects Undertake other duties and responsibilities assigned by supervisors The Department reserves the right to allocate additional courses as needed. Requirements – Senior Lecturer Candidates must have: PhD in History or related discipline Master’s degree in History or related discipline Minimum of 3 years teaching experience at a university or comparable institution Excellent and sustained research record, including at least 6 research outputs, of which 4 must be refereed journal articles in internationally recognized databases. Remaining outputs may include book chapters, conference proceedings, or an academic book (equivalent to 4 articles depending on publisher quality) Sustained research output: minimum of 1 peer-reviewed publication every 2 years Lead or single authorship in at least 2 refereed journal articles Evidence of research impact (e.g., citations, h-index, patents, policy applications, prescribed texts, peer reviews) Recognition at national research standing (e.g., reviewer for refereed journals, editorial board membership, keynote speaker at conferences) Evidence of governance and social engagement Desirable / Advantageous: Sustained internally supported research activity Research awards or other recognition Examiner/moderator/assessor experience for undergraduate and/or postgraduate research Demonstrated academic leadership, multi-disciplinary teaching, research, administration, or consultancy experience Accreditation with the Botswana Qualifications Authority (BQA) as Moderator and Assessor Requirements – Lecturer Candidates must have: PhD in History or related field Master’s degree in History or related field Bachelor’s degree in History/Humanities (majoring in History) with at least a 2(i) pass or GPA ≥ 3.6 (or equivalent) Evidence of engagement in research Desirable / Advantageous: Evidence of governance and social engagement University teaching experience in History or a related field Application Requirements Applicants must submit: Cover letter addressing qualifications and suitability Detailed curriculum vitae, including a full list of published works with: Titles, ISBN numbers (for books, book chapters, conference proceedings) Publication dates and publishers Names of co-authors and number of pages Works categorized into: books, book chapters, refereed journals, non-refereed works, consultancies, practical media projects Certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts Contact details of three referees (name, address, email, telephone) Referees must: Quote the vacancy number and position applied for Submit references directly to the University before the closing date Remuneration The University of Botswana offers a competitive salary and benefits commensurate with qualifications and experience. For more information, visit www.ub.bw. Application Submission Send applications to: The Human Resource Manager Faculty of Humanities Private Bag UB 00703 Gaborone, Botswana Tel: +267 355-2641 / 355-2642 Email: fohvacancies@ub.ac.bw Hand-delivered applications: Humanities Block 239, Office No. 123 Closing Date: 9th January 2026 Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Socioloxy

Faculty of Humanities – Department of History
Vacancy No: IRC 2917
Contract: Four (4) Years
Location: University of Botswana, Gaborone

About the Role

The Department of History at the University of Botswana invites applications for Lecturer and Senior Lecturer positions. The successful candidates will:

Teach undergraduate and graduate-level courses, including (but not limited to):
- Civilisation and Modernisation in China and Japan
- Independence and Colonialism in South Asia
- Civilisations of the Ancient Near East and Mediterranean
- Historical Research Methods and Historiography of Botswana
- History and Political Economy of Land in Botswana
- Philosophy of History
- Research Proposal for Dissertation
Supervise and assess undergraduate and postgraduate research projects
Undertake other duties and responsibilities assigned by supervisors

The Department reserves the right to allocate additional courses as needed.

Requirements – Senior Lecturer

Candidates must have:

PhD in History or related discipline
Master’s degree in History or related discipline
Minimum of 3 years teaching experience at a university or comparable institution
Excellent and sustained research record, including at least 6 research outputs, of which 4 must be refereed journal articles in internationally recognized databases. Remaining outputs may include book chapters, conference proceedings, or an academic book (equivalent to 4 articles depending on publisher quality)
Sustained research output: minimum of 1 peer-reviewed publication every 2 years
Lead or single authorship in at least 2 refereed journal articles
Evidence of research impact (e.g., citations, h-index, patents, policy applications, prescribed texts, peer reviews)
Recognition at national research standing (e.g., reviewer for refereed journals, editorial board membership, keynote speaker at conferences)
Evidence of governance and social engagement

Desirable / Advantageous:

Sustained internally supported research activity
Research awards or other recognition
Examiner/moderator/assessor experience for undergraduate and/or postgraduate research
Demonstrated academic leadership, multi-disciplinary teaching, research, administration, or consultancy experience
Accreditation with the Botswana Qualifications Authority (BQA) as Moderator and Assessor

Requirements – Lecturer

Candidates must have:

PhD in History or related field
Master’s degree in History or related field
Bachelor’s degree in History/Humanities (majoring in History) with at least a 2(i) pass or GPA ≥ 3.6 (or equivalent)
Evidence of engagement in research

Desirable / Advantageous:

Evidence of governance and social engagement
University teaching experience in History or a related field

Application Requirements

Applicants must submit:

Cover letter addressing qualifications and suitability
Detailed curriculum vitae, including a full list of published works with:
- Titles, ISBN numbers (for books, book chapters, conference proceedings)
- Publication dates and publishers
- Names of co-authors and number of pages
- Works categorized into: books, book chapters, refereed journals, non-refereed works, consultancies, practical media projects
Certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts
Contact details of three referees (name, address, email, telephone)

Referees must:

Quote the vacancy number and position applied for
Submit references directly to the University before the closing date

Remuneration

The University of Botswana offers a competitive salary and benefits commensurate with qualifications and experience. For more information, visit www.ub.bw.

Application Submission

Send applications to:

The Human Resource Manager
Faculty of Humanities
Private Bag UB 00703
Gaborone, Botswana
Tel: +267 355-2641 / 355-2642
Email: fohvacancies@ub.ac.bw

Hand-delivered applications: Humanities Block 239, Office No. 123

Closing Date: 9th January 2026

Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Socioloxy

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