THE NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF LESOTHO
Position: Lecturer / Senior Lecturer
Post No.: 0830
Department/Section: Educational Foundations
Faculty: Education
Responsible To: Head of Department – Educational Foundations
Location: Roma
Minimum Qualifications and Requirements
The applicant must:
- Hold a minimum of a Master’s Degree in Educational Research, Measurement and Assessment, or an equivalent qualification from a recognised institution
Added Advantages
Preference will be given to candidates who:
- Possess a PhD in Educational Research, Measurement and Assessment, or an equivalent qualification
- Have relevant teaching experience at a tertiary institution
- Have published scholarly work in the fields of educational measurement, assessment, or psychometrics
- Have completed relevant courses in the discipline
Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be expected to:
- Teach relevant courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
- Conduct research and publish in educational measurement, assessment, and psychometrics
- Supervise student research projects, where applicable
- Participate in curriculum development and programme review activities within the Department
- Contribute to academic administration and departmental service activities
- Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Department and Faculty from time to time
Skills and Abilities
Applicants should demonstrate:
- Strong background in psychometric theory and application, including knowledge of:
- Item Response Theory (IRT)
- Classical Test Theory (CTT)
- Statistics
- Test development procedures
- Research design
- Advanced knowledge of measurement topics such as:
- Differential Item Functioning
- Equating
- Scaling
- Generalizability Theory
- Bayesian methodology
- Standard setting (desirable)
- Excellent computer skills and working knowledge of statistical software such as SPSS, JMETRIK, DIMTEST, or BILOG
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to identify errors and solve problems
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse professional and educational backgrounds
Remuneration
The University offers competitive salaries and benefits commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Employment Type
- Permanent and pensionable / gratuitable employment for locals
- Two‑year contract position for non‑locals
Information Required from Candidates
Applicants must submit the following:
a) Signed application letter stating relevant qualifications and experience, including any additional information to assist the University in determining suitability
b) Clear quotation of the vacancy number (Post No. 0830)
c) Current CV (including telephone and email contact details) and certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts
d) Names and contact details of three (3) contactable professional referees
e) Certified copy of an Identity Document
How to Apply
All applications should be e‑mailed to:
Applications must be addressed to:
Director Human Resources
National University of Lesotho
Roma 180
LESOTHO
Closing Date
The closing date for receiving full applications is:
08 May 2026
Important Notice
All attachments (application letter, CV, certificates, and ID) must be submitted in read‑only PDF format, combined into one compressed folder or single document.
Failure to comply with this requirement will result in disqualification.
Disclaimer
If you do not receive any response within three (3) months after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.