The National University of Lesotho
VACANCY: LECTURER/SENIOR LECTURER IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORTS
Position: Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Physical Education and Sports
Post Number: New Post
Department/Section: Science Education
Faculty: Education
Responsible To: Head of Department – Science Education
Location: National University of Lesotho (Roma)
Minimum Qualifications and Requirements
- A PhD degree in Physical Education and Sport OR a PhD degree in Sport, Recreation and Exercise Sciences OR equivalent.
- A Master’s degree in Prophylactic and Therapeutic Physical Culture or equivalent.
- A proven record of research reflected by journal articles, book chapters, conferences and seminar presentations in the relevant areas will be an added advantage.
- Experience in developing programmes at tertiary level.
- A minimum experience of three (3) years of teaching courses in the required area in an institution of higher education on a full-time basis.
- Proven experience of providing services in prophylactic and therapeutic physical activities.
- Must have taught courses which include Human Anatomy, Massage, Physical and Functional Rehabilitation, and Sport Medicine.
- Experience of supervising research projects at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
- A discernible capacity to initiate projects and/or activities relevant to the teaching and learning of Physical Education and Sport at tertiary level.
- Played an advisory role on sports matters to government ministries, academic institutions and/or sports bodies.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Induction of physical education and sport programme staff.
- Advise on the design and development of the programme and courses.
- Teach at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
- Supervise projects and teaching practice and/or industrial attachment.
- Conduct research and present relevant papers at national, regional and international conferences and forums.
- Undertake research and publish in the area of specialisation.
- Engage in community service.
- Diligently perform any other duties as shall be required by the Department and Faculty.
Remuneration
The University offers salaries and benefits commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Employment Type
Two-year fixed-term appointment.
Information Required from Candidates
a) Qualifications should be verified by the 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: 08 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.