The National University of Lesotho
POSITION: Senior Lecturer / Lecturer
POST NO.: 1860
DEPARTMENT/SECTION: Department of Political & Administrative Studies
FACULTY: Social Sciences
RESPONSIBLE TO: Head of Department – Political & Administrative Studies
LOCATION: Roma
Minimum Qualifications and Requirements
The applicants must have: a PhD degree in Political Science; a minimum of five years of teaching experience at the university level; administrative experience; and evidence of an extensive record of refereed and accredited publications. Preference will be given to those who have specialised in various sub-fields of Comparative Politics, Political Theory, International Relations, and International Political Economy.
Local candidates with good Masters degrees in Political Science, and some teaching experience at institutions of higher learning, will be considered for the post of Lecturer. They will be required to enrol and proceed with PhD studies within 3 years of their employment.
Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be expected to: teach Political Science courses and supervise students at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, engage in research, curriculum development, academic citizenship, community service activities, and perform any other duties assigned to him/her by the Department from time to time.
Remuneration
The University offers competitive salaries and other benefits commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Employment Type
Permanent and pensionable/ gratuitable for locals and two – year contract position for Non-Locals.
Information Required from Candidates
a) Signed application letters stating 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 contact details) and certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts;
d) Provide names and contact details of three (3) contactable professional referees;
e) Certified copy of an Identity Document.
Application Submission
All applications should be e-mailed to [email protected] and addressed to:
Director Human Resources
National University of Lesotho
Roma 180 – LESOTHO
Closing Date
The closing date for receiving full applications for the position is 20 February 2026.
NB
ALL THE ATTACHMENTS (APPLICATION LETTER, CV, CERTIFICATES, & 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 months after the closing date, you must consider your application unsuccessful.