Associate Professor/senior Lecturer/lecturer in Sports Science (sports Psychology) – University of Botswana
Job Description
The University of Botswana (UB), a premier state-owned tertiary institution dedicated to shaping the future through excellence, research, innovation and meaningful societal impact, invites applications from accomplished and suitably qualified professionals for the position of Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in Sports Science (Sports Psychology) in the Department of Sports Science, Physical Education and Coaching under the School of Allied Health Sciences.
Job Summary
Employer: University of Botswana
Job Type: Full-time
Location: Gaborone, Botswana
Category: Education
Salary: competitive salaries and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications
Closing Date: 2026-11-06
Key Responsibilities
– Teach undergraduate, postgraduate, and practical courses in Sports Science (Sports Psychology) or related areas
– Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate research projects
– Examine postgraduate theses
– Undertake scholarly research and have an impactful engagement with the industry
– Contribute to the development of and implementation of university, faculty and school level strategies, policies, plans, and procedures
– Guide and support students as they acquire learning practices appropriate to the discipline
– Guide and support a range of students to produce rigorous research or sound professional practice
– Review programmes/ courses to ensure they are relevant to and up to date with local, international, global and disciplinary contexts
– Ensure alignment between programmes/ courses and respective outcomes, teaching and learning activities, and assessment methods and criteria
– Publish findings in reputable journals and present at conferences for wider dissemination
– Secure external funding to support research and elevate the university’s reputation
– Cultivate interdisciplinary collaborations, fostering innovation and problem-solving
– Drive grant proposal development to sustain research momentum
– Proactively engage in consultancy services in line area of expertise
– Manage a Faculty/unit or department in the university as assigned/ appointed
– Contribute to programme development and quality assurance internally and externally, including short executive development courses
– Engage in activities to enhance the university’s profile and foster community development
– Make high level impact in institutional and national policy review
– Keep abreast of developments within own field of study and its implications for teaching and learning, community engagement, research, etc.
– Participate in the identification and mitigation of operational risks
– Comply with relevant regulations and legislation
– Perform any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Head of School/Departmental Chairperson required by the University in line with the role
Requirements
– PhD/Doctorate in Sports Science, Physical Education or related field
– Master’s Degree in Sports Science, Physical Education or a related field
– Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Science, Physical Education or a related field with at least a 2(i) pass (CGPA of at least 3.6) or equivalent
– At least 6 years’ relevant teaching experience at a university or comparable institution
– A minimum of Twelve (12) pieces of research products published by recognized publishers (Eight (8) of these must be articles in referred/accredited journals)
– Sustained research output and activity
– Recognized as being of national but increasingly international research standing
– Successful supervision of Master’s or PhD students
– Registered or eligible for registration with the Botswana Qualifications Authority (BQA)
Salary
Competitive salaries and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications
How to Apply
To apply, please visit: ub.bw
Vacancy Circular No: IRC 3561
