The National University of Lesotho
POSITION: Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer in Statistics
POST NO.: 1985
DEPARTMENT/SECTION: Statistics and Demography
FACULTY: Social Sciences
RESPONSIBLE TO: Head of Department – Statistics and Demography
LOCATION: National University of Lesotho (Roma)
Minimum Qualifications and Requirements:
| Level | Minimum Qualifications | Experience | Publications |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate Professor | A Ph.D. in Statistics, Mathematical Statistics, Applied Statistics, Biostatistics, or a closely related quantitative field. | At least 10 years’ experience in Statistics. | At least 10 publications in accredited journals from reputable publishers |
| Senior Lecturer | A Ph.D. in Statistics, Mathematical Statistics, Applied Statistics, Biostatistics, or a closely related quantitative field. | At least 6 years’ experience in Statistics | At least 6 publications in accredited journals from reputable publishers |
| Lecturer | At least Masters in Statistics (locals only), Mathematical Statistics, Applied Statistics, Biostatistics, or a closely related quantitative field. | At least 2 years’ experience in Statistics. | At least 3 publications in accredited journals from reputable publishers. |
| Common | Proficiency in relevant statistical software packages (e.g., R, Python, SAS, SPSS, STATA) (for all levels). | Proven record of mentoring and supervising junior academic staff, research assistants, and postgraduate students (Master’s and Ph.D.) (for all levels). | A strong and sustained record of impactful research and scholarly publications in reputable, peer-reviewed journals (for all levels). |
Duties and Responsibilities (Common to all levels)
- Deliver high-quality, engaging teaching across a range of courses in Statistics and Data Science at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. This includes areas like statistical inference, machine learning, big data analytics, data visualisation, and statistical modelling.
- Conduct research in the area of Statistics and/or Data Science, actively publishing in top-tier journals, presenting at conferences, and pursuing external research grants and funding opportunities. (Note: The Associate Professor level is expected to be leading and conducting “cutting-edge” research).
- Provide comprehensive mentorship and supervision to undergraduate research projects, Master’s (M.Sc./M.A.) dissertations, and Ph.D. theses in Statistics and Data Science.
- Actively contribute to programme and curriculum development within the Department, ensuring the relevance, modernity, and quality of academic offerings in Statistics and Data Science, including the design of new courses and specialised programmes.
- Engage meaningfully with the community and industry through data-driven consulting, outreach programmes, workshops, and applying statistical and data science expertise to solve real-world problems.
- Play a key role in the strategic development and growth of the Department, the Faculty, and the National University of Lesotho as a whole, participating in relevant committees and institutional initiatives.
- Undertake additional academic and administrative duties as assigned by the Head of Department or Dean of the Faculty.
Remuneration
The University offers salaries and benefits commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Employment type
Permanent and pensionable/gratuitable terms for Locals, and Two Years Contract for Non-Locals with a possibility of renewal.
Information required from candidates
• 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;
• Applicants should quote the vacancy number of the post applied for;
• Provide current CV’s (including telephone and e-mail contact details) and certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts;
• Provide names and contact details of three (3) contactable professional referees;
• 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 – Maseru, LESOTHO
Closing Date
The closing date for receiving full applications for the position is 21 November 2025.
Important Submission Note
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
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not hear from the University within three months after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.