Senior Lecturer Physics – Biust

Job Description

SCHOOL OF PURE AND APPLIED SCIENCES – DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS AND ASTRONOMY

Main purpose of the job: To teach a range of undergraduate and postgraduate modules in Physics and Astronomy; To work on curriculum development and the advancement of Physics and Astronomy; To conduct individual research or work on collaborative projects; Contribute to the university’s performance in research and innovation through publications and other mechanisms; To supervise Teaching Instructors and Teaching Assistants; To supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students’ projects; To source external and internal research funding from national and international donors; To participate in community projects

Job Summary

Employer: BIUST
Job Type: Full-time
Location: Gaborone, Botswana
Category: Education
Salary: The University offers an attractive package, commensurate with qualification and experience.
Closing Date: 2026-11-27

Key Responsibilities

• To teach a range of undergraduate and postgraduate modules in Physics and Astronomy
• To work on curriculum development and the advancement of Physics and Astronomy
• To conduct individual research or work on collaborative projects
• Contribute to the university’s performance in research and innovation through publications and other mechanisms
• To supervise Teaching Instructors and Teaching Assistants
• To supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students’ projects
• To source external and internal research funding from national and international donors
• To participate in community projects

Requirements

A PhD in Physics from a recognized Institution. At least 2 years’ experience in teaching/lecturing physics (at undergraduate/postgraduate levels) after graduating with a PhD. Ability to teach core physics curriculum at Bachelor’s Honours and master’s level. Experience in Accelerator Based Experimental Physics. Record of at least 8 articles in SIS/Scopus indexed journals. Must be registered and accredited as Assessor and Moderator by the Botswana Qualifications Authority

A PhD in Physics from a recognized Institution specializing in Materials Science and focusing on Renewable Energy. At least 2 years’ experience in teaching/lecturing physics (at undergraduate/postgraduate levels) after graduating with a PhD. Ability to teach core physics curriculum at Bachelor’s, Honours and Master’s level. Evidence of successful supervision of master’s graduate students or equivalent junior staff. Record of at least 8 articles in SIS/Scopus indexed journals. Must be registered and accredited as Assessor and Moderator by the Botswana Qualifications Authority

Salary

The University offers an attractive package, commensurate with qualification and experience.

How to Apply

If you meet the requirements of the above stated position, please send your application letter, educational certificates and transcripts and a detailed Curriculum Vitae including at least two (2) recent professional referees to: Director, Human Capital at the email address below: [email protected]

For any further enquiries, you may call Ms Joho @ 0931317 OR Ms Tsole @ 0931305

*Only Citizens will be considered for these positions.

CLOSING DATE: November 27, 2026