JOB DESCRIPTION
| POST TITLE | LECTURER I – BUSINESS MANAGEMENT | ||
| DIVISION/DEPARTMENT | ACADEMIC – SCHOOL OF ENTERPRISE AND MANAGEMENT | ||
| TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT | FIXED-TERM CONTRACT | ||
| REPORTS TO | HEAD OF PROGRAMME | GRADE | VI |
JOB SUMMARY
Under the general Supervision of the Head of Programme, the Lecturer shall conduct lectures in his/her areas of specialization. He/she will conduct curriculum review, internal moderation and research work. He/she is expected to take an active part in the upgrading and strengthening of all the activities of the Department, and to participate in other professional activities of the Polytechnic to ensure effective training and development in the Polytechnic.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The key duties of the post are as follows :-
- Prepares lessons and/or training materials, delivers lectures and/or conducts practicals for 20 to 24 hours per week
- Assists the Head of Programme for the development of the Programme.
- Conducts tests and examinations for assessments and keep updated records.
- Facilitates departmental community engagement projects.
- Assists with administrative and other duties as prescribed by the Head of Programme or Representative as delegated.
- Facilitates and conducts departmental research and issues publications
- Ensures discipline and counselling of students
- Prepares lesson plans, lesson notes, marking schemes, record of work and record of assessments for the subjects taught for future reference.
- Prepares, conducts and assesses theoretical and practical lessons to ensure effective training.
- Participates in internal moderation panel and curriculum review exercise for quality assurance and effective training programmes.
- Monitors students on industrial attachment to obtain feedback on their progress.
- Attends meetings relevant to his/her section, for information dissemination.
- Participates in his/her field of study for the development and recognition of the institution.
NB: Because of the changing nature of the Polytechnic’s business, the job description will inevitably change. The candidate will, from time to time, be required to undertake other activities of a similar nature that fall within his/her capabilities as directed by management.
Generic competences
- Good Communication Skills
- Good interpersonal Skills
- Research Skills
- Proficiency in digital tools; including Microsoft office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Self-motivated.
- Ability to work with minimum supervision.
- Be able to work with students from different backgrounds.
- Be willing to supervise students for activities outside of class
JOB SPECIFICATION
QUALIFICATIONS
Master of Business Administration or related field.
Experience
Minimum of three (3) years industrial experience.
Teaching experience at a tertiary institution will be an added advantage.
Must be available to teach the following modules:
- Business Management
- E-Business
- Procurement and logistics
- Economics
- Business Ethics
TO APPLY
Interested and suitably qualified candidates should apply by email to: [email protected] – all application documents should be in one zipped folder and failure to adhere will lead to non-consideration of applications.
The application letters should be accompanied by: Curriculum Vitae, certified copies of educational certificates and academic transcripts. The deadline for submission of applications is 22nd October, 2025.
Applications should be addressed to:
The Secretary
Staff Appointments and Promotions Committee
Lerotholi Polytechnic
P.O. Box 16
Maseru 100
Lesotho
Disclaimer – only short-listed applicants will be contacted.