The National University of Lesotho invites applications from suitably
qualified candidates for the following post(s):
FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES:
Post No. 2023: Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Demography/Population Studies in the Department of Statistics and Demography
Qualifications and Requirements:
Ph.D. in Demography/Population Studies. Masters Degree in
Demography/Population Studies with a potential to pursue Ph.D.
and teaching experience will be considered.
Some working experience in Demography/Population Studies,
which includes experience in teaching at the university level,
training of demographers elsewhere and/or application of
Demography/Population Studies in research, for a Lecturer.
At least six (6) years of teaching experience at the university level
and proven record of research and at least three (3) peer reviewed
publications, and already be in the position at the equivalent
institution of higher learning at the time of application, in the case
of a Senior Lecturer.
Skills in teaching theoretical and applied Demography/Population
Studies courses, conducting research and supervision of students’
research projects.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Successful candidate for the respective post of a Lecturer/Senior
Lecturer will be expected to teach demography courses, supervise
students’ research projects and participate in research activities of the
Department. Whenever it may be found necessary, successful
candidate will be assigned any other duty, including administrative
duties, in the Department.
Remuneration:
The University offers salaries and other benefits commensurate with
qualifications and experience.
Employment type:
Two-year contract.
INFORMATION REQUIRED FROM CANDIDATES
a) Application letters should state relevant qualifications and experience and provide other information that will assist the University to determine the candidate’s suitability for the position.
b) Applicants should quote the vacancy number of the post applied for;
c) Provide current CV’s (including telephone and e-mail).
d) Provide names and contact details of three (3) professional referees
e) Certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts.
f) Certified copy of an Identity Document
The closing date for receiving full applications for the position is 20th
August, 2020.
The applications should be emailed to [email protected]
DISCLAIMER: If you do not receive any response within three
months after the closing date, you must consider your application unsuccessful.