The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses, provide research and academic leadership in forest sciences, supervise students’ research projects, and participate in individual and/or collaborative research in forest sciences and related areas. The candidate will also be involved in curriculum review and the development of new academic programmes in forest sciences at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels and undertake other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
Job Summary
- Type: full-time
- Location: Gaborone
- Category: Education
- Closing Date: 2026-06-16
Key Responsibilities
- Teach undergraduate and graduate courses.
- Provide research and academic leadership in forest sciences.
- Supervise students’ research projects.
- Participate in individual and/or collaborative research in forest sciences and related areas.
- Be involved in curriculum review and the development of new academic programmes in forest sciences at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
- Undertake other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
Requirements
- For LECTURER:
- Possess a minimum of a PhD in Forest Sciences or a related field from a recognised institution.
- Possess a Master’s degree in Forest Sciences or a related field from a recognised institution.
- Possess a Bachelor’s degree in Forest Sciences or a related field from a recognised institution.
- University teaching experience and a good research and publications record will be an added advantage.
- For SENIOR LECTURER:
- A minimum of a PhD in Forest Sciences or a related field from a recognised institution.
- Possess a Master’s degree in Forest Sciences or a related field from a recognised institution.
- Possess a Bachelor’s degree in forest sciences or a related field from a recognised institution.
- Extensive publications in a wide array of quality publication outlets and refereed journal products, at least four (4) of which are refereed journal articles reflecting a spread of national, regional and international journals; lead and/or single author in at least two (2) refereed journal articles or book chapters.
- A minimum of three (3) years of teaching experience at a university or equivalent institution.
- Should have served at a position of Lecturer for at least three (3) years and have a significant and original contribution to the discipline through research and/or scholarship.
- Evidence of attraction of research grants from external sources.
- Possession of a qualification, which is recognised by the Botswana Qualifications Authority (BQA): certificates of competence in Training of Trainers, Moderator, and Assessor are added advantages.
- GENERIC COMPETENCIES:
- Research & Publishing
- Academic Development and Review
- Execution and Delivery
- Subject Matter Expertise
- Lecturing and Teaching
- Research Mobilisation and Funding
How to Apply
Method of Application: Applications must quote the vacancy number, the post being applied for and be accompanied by detailed CV, true and certified copies of educational/professional certificates and national identity card, and details for at least 3 contactable referees of which one should be the immediate supervisor. Applications must be addressed to:
ALL APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO:
Director, Human Resources
Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources
Private Bag 0027
GABORONE
Email to: recruitment@buan.ac.bw
OR
Hand deliver applications to
Records Office, Block 300, BUAN
ALL APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO:
Director, Human Resources
Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources
Private Bag 0027
GABORONE
Email to: recruitment@buan.ac.bw
OR
Hand deliver applications to
Records Office, Block 300, BUAN
Vacancy Circular No: 2026: 04:03 (RFR)
About the Company
Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (BUAN) formally known as Botswana College of Agriculture (BCA) is an agricultural and natural resources University located in Gaborone, Botswana.