Lecturer in Psychology (University of Botswana )

Faculty of Social Sciences – Department of Psychology Vacancy No: IRC 2918 Location: University of Botswana, Gaborone About the Role The Department of Psychology at the University of Botswana invites applications from an innovative and research-active psychologist to join our team. The successful candidate will: Teach undergraduate and postgraduate psychology courses Initiate, promote, and participate in research activities Supervise student research projects, practicum, and internship students Undertake other duties as assigned by the Head of Department Requirements Applicants must have: Academic Qualifications Doctorate in Psychology (PhD or PsyD) with a specialization in Clinical or Counselling Psychology Registration or eligibility for registration with the Botswana Health Professions Council Teaching Experience Minimum of 3 years relevant teaching experience at a university or comparable institution Research & Publications Sustained and excellent research record Minimum of 6 research outputs, including at least 4 articles in refereed/accredited journals indexed internationally Remaining outputs may include journal articles, book chapters, peer-reviewed conference proceedings, or an academic book (equivalent to a maximum of 4 refereed articles, depending on publisher quality) Minimum of 1 peer-reviewed publication every 2 years Lead or single author in at least 2 refereed journal articles Evidence of research impact (citations, h-index, patents, policy application, prescribed texts, peer reviews) Professional Recognition & Engagement Recognized as having national research standing (e.g., reviewer for refereed publishers, editorial board membership, keynote speaker at national/international conferences) Evidence of governance and social engagement Desirable / Advantageous: Sustained internally and/or externally funded research activity Research awards or recognition Experience as examiner/moderator/assessor for undergraduate and/or postgraduate projects nationally Experience in managing academic programs or courses Application Requirements Applicants must submit: Cover letter addressing the qualifications and experience Detailed curriculum vitae including: Full list of published works, categorized into books, book chapters, refereed journals, non-refereed works, consultancies, and practical media projects Titles, ISBN numbers, publication dates, publishers, co-authors, and number of pages Certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts Contact details of three referees (name, address, email, telephone) Referees must: Quote the vacancy number Specify the position applied for Submit references directly to the University before the closing date Remuneration The University of Botswana offers a competitive salary and benefits commensurate with qualifications and experience. For more information, visit www.ub.bw. Application Submission Send applications to: The Human Resources Manager Faculty of Social Sciences Private Bag UB 00705 Gaborone, Botswana Tel: +267 355 4894 Email: fssvacancies@ub.ac.bw Hand-delivered applications: Office No. 137, Block 240 Closing Date: 9th January 2026 Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Academicoxy

Faculty of Social Sciences – Department of Psychology
Vacancy No: IRC 2918
Location: University of Botswana, Gaborone

About the Role

The Department of Psychology at the University of Botswana invites applications from an innovative and research-active psychologist to join our team. The successful candidate will:

Teach undergraduate and postgraduate psychology courses
Initiate, promote, and participate in research activities
Supervise student research projects, practicum, and internship students
Undertake other duties as assigned by the Head of Department

Requirements

Applicants must have:

Academic Qualifications
- Doctorate in Psychology (PhD or PsyD) with a specialization in Clinical or Counselling Psychology
- Registration or eligibility for registration with the Botswana Health Professions Council
Teaching Experience
- Minimum of 3 years relevant teaching experience at a university or comparable institution
Research & Publications
- Sustained and excellent research record
- Minimum of 6 research outputs, including at least 4 articles in refereed/accredited journals indexed internationally
- Remaining outputs may include journal articles, book chapters, peer-reviewed conference proceedings, or an academic book (equivalent to a maximum of 4 refereed articles, depending on publisher quality)
- Minimum of 1 peer-reviewed publication every 2 years
- Lead or single author in at least 2 refereed journal articles
- Evidence of research impact (citations, h-index, patents, policy application, prescribed texts, peer reviews)
Professional Recognition & Engagement
- Recognized as having national research standing (e.g., reviewer for refereed publishers, editorial board membership, keynote speaker at national/international conferences)
- Evidence of governance and social engagement

Desirable / Advantageous:

Sustained internally and/or externally funded research activity
Research awards or recognition
Experience as examiner/moderator/assessor for undergraduate and/or postgraduate projects nationally
Experience in managing academic programs or courses

Application Requirements

Applicants must submit:

Cover letter addressing the qualifications and experience
Detailed curriculum vitae including:
- Full list of published works, categorized into books, book chapters, refereed journals, non-refereed works, consultancies, and practical media projects
- Titles, ISBN numbers, publication dates, publishers, co-authors, and number of pages
Certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts
Contact details of three referees (name, address, email, telephone)

Referees must:

Quote the vacancy number
Specify the position applied for
Submit references directly to the University before the closing date

Remuneration

The University of Botswana offers a competitive salary and benefits commensurate with qualifications and experience. For more information, visit www.ub.bw.

Application Submission

Send applications to:

The Human Resources Manager
Faculty of Social Sciences
Private Bag UB 00705
Gaborone, Botswana
Tel: +267 355 4894
Email: fssvacancies@ub.ac.bw

Hand-delivered applications: Office No. 137, Block 240

Closing Date: 9th January 2026

Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Academicoxy

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