Senior Lecturer – Department of Chemical and Forensic Sciences
Full Time
2 days ago
Gaborone, South-East
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SCHOOL OF PURE AND APPLIED SCIENCES - DEPARTMENT OF CHEMICAL AND FORENSIC SCIENCES
Main purpose of the job:
* Provide & facilitate teaching and learning assessment in Physical Chemistry with specialization in Chemical Kinetics, Chemical Thermodynamics and Surface Chemistry.
* Undertake Physical Chemistry curriculum design and development, planning of modules and innovative teaching and learning methods.
* Participate in the regular review of the undergraduate and graduate programmes in the department.
* Conduct individual research or work on collaborative research/projects aligned to BUST research focus areas.
* Supervise undergraduate and graduate students projects.
* Source external and internal research funding from national and international organizations.
* Participate in community engagements activities.
Job Summary
- Employer: BUST
- Job Type: Full-time
- Location: Gaborone, Botswana
- Category: Education
- Closing Date: 2026-11-27
Key Responsibilities
- Provide & facilitate teaching and learning assessment in Physical Chemistry with specialization in Chemical Kinetics, Chemical Thermodynamics and Surface Chemistry.
- Undertake Physical Chemistry curriculum design and development, planning of modules and innovative teaching and learning methods.
- Participate in the regular review of the undergraduate and graduate programmes in the department.
- Conduct individual research or work on collaborative research/projects aligned to BUST research focus areas.
- Supervise undergraduate and graduate students projects.
- Source external and internal research funding from national and international organizations.
- Participate in community engagements activities.
Requirements
- A PhD in Chemistry with specialization in Physical Chemistry, Chemical Kinetics, Chemical Thermodynamics and Surface Chemistry.
- Good research record or industry experience with at least Eight (8) research publications in SIS/Scopus indexed journals.
- Evidence of successful supervision of post-graduate students.
- Two years of post-doctoral experience in either teaching/research or industry in Physical Chemistry or its applications. However, two years of post-doctoral relevant industrial/professional experience shall be equivalent to one year teaching experience.
- Experience of teaching at the Undergraduate level.
- Experience in Postgraduate teaching is an added advantage.
- Evidence of registration as Assessor and Moderator with the Botswana Qualifications Authority (BQA).
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]
CLOSING DATE: November 27, 2026
