JOB OPPORTUNITIES AT THE UNIVERSITY OF BOTSWANA

The University of Botswana (UB), a premier state-owned tertiary institution dedicated to shaping the future through excellence, innovation, and meaningful societal impact, invites applications from accomplished and suitably qualified professionals for the following positions:

FACULTY OF HUMANITIES, EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY
SENIOR LECTURER IN CLINICAL/COUNSELLING PSYCHOLOGY, VACANCY No.: IRC 2918
The Senior Lecturer in Clinical/Counselling Psychology is responsible for advancing the Psychology discipline, make significant contribution to research and/ or scholarship and teaching, as well as administrative activities of the University. The successful candidate will also provide significant leadership in scholarly research and/or professional activities relevant to the profession, discipline or community.

Requirements for Senior Lecturer: Applicants should have: (i) a PhD/Doctorate in Psychology with specialisation in Clinical/Counselling or any closely related field; (i) at least three (3) years relevant teaching experience at a university or comparable institution; (iii) 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 must be articles in refereed/accredited journals in internationally recognized indexing databases. The remaining 2 publications could be journal articles, book 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; (v) sustained research output: a minimum of 1 peer reviewed publication every 2 years; (vi) scholarly presentations at national and/or international conferences; (vii) lead and/or single author in at least 2 refereed journal articles; (vili) 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; (xii) Editorial board member of at least a national publisher in a relevant field; (xili) invitation as key note speaker at national and/or international conferences (required in at least 1 of the these) and evidence of governance and social engagement.

Other Requirements: Be registered or be registrable with the Botswana Qualifications Authority (BOA).
Applicants should inform their referees (x3) to: i) Quote the Vacancy number and position applied for and it submit their references directly to the above address before the stipulated closing date.
Remuneration: The University offers a competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications. For more information on the University, please visit our website; www.ub.bw
The University of Botswana is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified persons, including persons with disabilities.

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Closing date: 19*h September 2026
To view the full advertisements, application requirements and response details, please visit https://www.ub.bw/connect/job-opportunities or scan the below QR code.