Lecturer in Computer Science – University of Botswana

Job Description

FACULTY OF NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES SCHOOL OF COMPUTER, MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS SCIENCE DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE VACANCY NO: IRC 3551 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 Lecturer in Computer Science in the Department of Computer Science under the School of Computer, Mathematics and Statistics Science. The Lecturer in Computer Science is responsible for undertaking independent teaching and research in the Computer Science discipline or related areas and makes independent contributions to professional practice and/or expertise. The incumbent will also coordinate or lead related activities as appropriate to the discipline and undertake administrative activities of the University.

Job Summary

Employer: University of Botswana
Job Type: Full-time
Location: Gaborone, Botswana
Category: Education
Salary: The University offers a competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Closing Date: 2026-10-22

Key Responsibilities

– Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Computer Science such as Discrete Structures I and II, Theory of Computation and related areas
– Supervise both undergraduate and graduate student research projects
– Conduct research in Computer Science and also complement existing research activities in the area
– Contribute to the development of and implementation of university, faculty and school level strategies, policies, plans, and procedures
– Provide good disciplinary knowledge and ensure that use a range of learning practices
– Develop, update, and deliver undergraduate and possibly some graduate courses
– Design and administer assessments that accurately measure student learning outcomes
– Present scholarly articles at national and international seminars and conferences
– Develop portfolio of creative and professional work and participate in competitions to showcase contribution
– Facilitate research capability development at community level
– Contribute to the development of research proposals and implementation of projects
– Participate in external research in efforts to boost the standing of the university/ institute as required
– Participate in the identification and mitigation of operational risks
– Collaborate with relevant internal and external stakeholders as needed to effectively deliver duties as defined
– Assist with organizing faculty/ university symposium and conferences of national importance and perform any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Head of School/Departmental Chairperson

Requirements

– A PhD in Computer Science or a relevant related discipline
– A Master’s Degree in Computer Science or a relevant related field
– A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a relevant discipline with at least a 2(i) pass or equivalent show evidence of engagement in research

Salary

The University offers a competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications.

How to Apply

To apply, please visit: ub.bw
Vacancy Circular No: IRC 3551