The National University of Lesotho
VACANCY: LECTURER/SENIOR LECTURER IN ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
Position: Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Environmental Health
Post Number: New Post
Department/Section: Environmental Health
Faculty: Health Sciences
Responsible To: Head of Department – Environmental Health
Location: National University of Lesotho (Roma)
Minimum Qualifications and Requirements
- A PhD in Environmental Health or related fields, provided the prior degree is in Environmental Health and/or there is demonstrated evidence of extensive teaching in Environmental Health.
- A minimum of three (3) years’ work experience in institutions of higher learning.
- A proven record of research reflected by journal articles, book chapters, conferences and seminar presentations in the relevant fields.
- A proven record of supervision of at least one postgraduate student to completion will be an added advantage.
- A record of the applicant’s ability to mobilise funds or submit grant applications for research will be an added advantage.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop, review, and deliver courses in Environmental Health and related disciplines using appropriate and innovative teaching and learning methodologies.
- Prepare, administer, and moderate assessments, examinations, and other evaluation tools, and provide timely feedback to students.
- Participate in the design, review, accreditation, and continuous improvement of academic programmes to ensure alignment with national, regional, and international standards.
- Conduct high-quality research in Environmental Health and related fields, leading to publications in accredited and peer-reviewed journals.
- Identify funding opportunities and develop competitive research proposals to secure external and internal research grants that support departmental and institutional research priorities.
- Initiate and participate in community engagement activities, public health programmes, and outreach initiatives that address environmental and public health challenges.
- Serve on departmental, faculty, and university committees and contribute to academic governance, quality assurance, and strategic planning processes.
- Perform any other duties assigned by the Head of Department, Dean, or University Management that are consistent with the nature and level of the position.
Remuneration
The University offers competitive salaries and other benefits commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Employment Type
Permanent and pensionable/gratuitable terms for locals, and a two-year contract for non-locals, with a possibility of renewal.
Information Required from Candidates
a) Qualifications should be accompanied by a Council on Higher Education (CHE) Verification Certificate.
b) Signed application letters stating relevant qualifications and experience, and providing other information that will assist the University in determining the candidate’s suitability for the position.
c) Applicants should quote the vacancy number of the post applied for.
d) Provide a current CV (including telephone and email contact details) and certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts.
e) Provide names and contact details of three (3) contactable professional referees.
f) 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
Closing Date: 15 November 2026
Important Application Requirements
NB: All attachments (application letter, CV, certificates, and ID) should be emailed in read-only PDF format (compressed folder, in one document). If not, your application will be disqualified.
Disclaimer
If you do not receive any response within three (3) months after the closing date, you must consider your application unsuccessful. The University reserves the right to re-advertise the position should it not find a suitable candidate.