The National University of Lesotho
Department of Political and Administrative Studies
Faculty of Social Sciences
Post No. 1860
Professor/Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer in Political Science
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for position of a Political Science Professor/Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer in the Department of Political and Administrative Studies.
Minimum Qualifications and Requirements
The applicants must be Professors of Political Science with minimum of ten years teaching experience with a PhD at University level; evidence of extensive record of research output in referred and accredited publications. Preference will be given to those who specialize in teaching the courses in various fields of Political Science, including Political Theory, Comparative Politics, International Relations, International Political Economy and Political Sociology. Candidates with PhD in Political Science and minimum of five years teaching and administrative and experience at University level will be considered for the post of Senior Lecturer
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 services activities, and perform any other duties assigned to him/her by the Head of Department from time to time.
Remuneration
The University offers competitive salaries and other benefits.
Employment Type
This is a two-year contract position for expatriates and a permanent and pensionable for locals on condition of passing two-year probation.
Information required from candidates:
- Signed application letters stating relevant qualification and experience and provide other information that will assist the university to determine the candidate’s suitability for the position;
- Applicants should quote the vacancy number of the post applied for;
- Provide current CV’s (including telephone and email contact details) and certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts;
- Provide names and contact details of three contactable professional referees;
- Certified copy of Identity document.
All applications should be emailed to [email protected] and addressed to:
Director Human Resources
National University of Lesotho
Roma 180
Lesotho
The closing date for receiving full applications for the position is 13th April 2023.
NB: All the attachments (Application letter, CV, Certificates and ID) should be combined and emailed as one pdf document.
Disclaimer: If you do not receive any response within three months after the closing date, you must consider your application unsuccessful.