Vacancy: Senior Lecturer / Lecturer in Accounting & Finance
Institution: The National University of Lesotho (NUL)
Post Number: 1971
Department: Business Administration
Faculty: Social Sciences
Reports To: Head of Department – Business Administration
Location: National University of Lesotho, Roma
Employment Type: Permanent and pensionable/gratuitable terms for locals; two-year contract for non-locals, with the possibility of renewal.
Minimum Qualifications and Requirements
- Applicants must have at least a Master’s degree in Cost Accounting, Financial Management, or a related qualification for local applicants, and a PhD in Accounting, Finance, or a related field for non-local applicants.
- At least one (1) year of teaching experience at tertiary level for local applicants and at least three (3) years of experience for non-local applicants.
- For Senior Lecturer, candidates must:
- Have at least six (6) years of teaching experience at university level.
- Have a proven track record of research and refereed publications in relevant disciplines.
- Be serving in a Senior Lecturer position at the time of application.
- Professional qualifications such as CA, CIMA, or CFA will be an added advantage.
- Local candidates appointed with a Master’s degree must demonstrate willingness to register for a PhD within two years of appointment.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Teach major courses in Cost Accounting, Management Accounting, Advanced Financial Accounting, and related courses at undergraduate level.
- Develop and regularly update course materials in assigned teaching areas, incorporating current developments in accounting standards, professional practice, technology, sustainability, and other relevant developments in accounting and finance.
- Participate in faculty meetings, programme development, accreditation processes, and quality assurance reviews.
- Assist in the development, diversification, and launch of new undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in the Department.
- Participate in the research programmes of the Department and Faculty.
- Supervise undergraduate research projects and postgraduate dissertations.
- Perform administrative and other duties within the Department, Faculty, or University as assigned by the Head of Department.
- Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Head of Department of Business Administration from time to time.
Remuneration
The University offers salaries and benefits commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Employment Terms
- Locals: Permanent and pensionable/gratuitable terms.
- Non-locals: Two-year contract, with the possibility of renewal.
Application Requirements
Applicants must submit the following:
- Verified Qualifications: Qualifications must be verified by the Council on Higher Education (CHE). A verification certificate is required.
- Signed Application Letter: State relevant qualifications and experience and provide any other information that will assist the University in determining the candidate’s suitability.
- Vacancy Number: Applicants must quote the vacancy number of the post applied for.
- Current CV: Include telephone and email contact details.
- Certified Educational Documents: Certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts.
- Professional Referees: Names and contact details of three (3) contactable professional referees.
- Identity Document: A certified copy of an Identity Document.
How to Apply
All applications should be emailed to [email protected] and addressed to:
Director – Human Resources
National University of Lesotho
Roma 180
Lesotho
Application Deadline
28 November 2026
Important Application Instructions
All attachments—including the application letter, CV, certificates, and ID—must be submitted in read-only PDF format.
The documents must be submitted in a compressed folder as one document. Applications that do not comply with this requirement will be disqualified.
Disclaimer
If you do not receive a response within three (3) months after the closing date, you should consider your application unsuccessful.
The University reserves the right to re-advertise the position if it does not find a suitable candidate.