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.