Lecturer/Senior Lecturer – Educational Foundations
The National University of Lesotho (NUL)
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Post No.: 0830
Department/Section: Educational Foundations
Faculty: Education
Responsible to: Head of Department – Educational Foundations
Location: Roma
Minimum Qualifications and Requirements
Academic Qualifications
- A minimum of a Master’s degree in Educational Research, Measurement, and Assessment, or an equivalent qualification, from a recognised institution.
Professional Educator Training
- Formal qualification and training as a secondary education teacher.
Core Coursework
- Demonstrated coursework background in educational measurement, psychometrics, assessment, statistics, and educational research methodology.
Technical and Software Proficiency
- Advanced computer literacy with practical, hands-on experience using psychometric and statistical software such as JMETRIK, DIMTEST, BILOG, or equivalent packages.
Added Advantages
Preference will be given to candidates who:
- Have relevant teaching experience at a tertiary institution.
- Have published scholarly work in the area of educational measurement, assessment, or psychometrics.
Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be expected to:
- Teach educational measurement, psychometrics, assessment, statistics, or research courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
- Conduct research and publish in educational measurement, assessment, and psychometrics.
- Supervise student research projects where applicable.
- Participate in curriculum development and programme review activities within the Department.
- Contribute to academic administration and departmental service activities.
- Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Department and Faculty from time to time.
Skills and Abilities
- Strong background in psychometric theory and application, including knowledge of IRT, CTT, statistics, test development procedures, and research design.
- Advanced knowledge of measurement topics such as differential item functioning, equating, scaling, generalizability theory, Bayesian methodology, or standard setting is desirable.
- Excellent computer skills and a working knowledge of statistical software such as JMETRIK, DIMTEST, and BILOG.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to identify errors and solve problems.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to work closely and successfully with individuals from various professional and educational backgrounds.
Remuneration
The University offers competitive salaries and other benefits commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Employment Type
- Locals: Permanent and pensionable/gratuity.
- Non-Locals: Two-year contract position.
Application Requirements
Applicants should submit:
- A signed application letter stating relevant qualifications and experience, together with any other information that will assist the University in determining the candidate’s suitability for the position.
- A current CV, including telephone and email contact details.
- Certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts.
- CHE Verification Certificate accompanying qualifications.
- Names and contact details of three (3) contactable professional referees.
- Certified copy of an Identity Document.
- Applicants should quote vacancy number 0830 in their application.
How to Apply
Applications should be emailed to [email protected] and addressed to:
Director Human Resources
National University of Lesotho
Roma 180
Lesotho
Closing Date: 30 October 2026
Important: All attachments, including the application letter, CV, certificates, and ID, must be emailed in read-only PDF format, compressed into one document/folder. Failure to comply with this requirement will result in disqualification.
Disclaimer: If you do not receive any 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 should it not find a suitable candidate.