The University of Botswana invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the below position.
Job Summary
- Type: contract
- Location: Gaborone
- Category: Engineering
- Closing Date: 2026-06-10
Key Responsibilities
- (i) Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Thermo-fluids/Energy and related areas;
- (ii) Supervise both undergraduate and graduate student research projects;
- (iii) Conduct research in the area of Thermo-fluids/Energy and also complement existing research activities;
- (iv) participate in governance and social engagement activities within university, nationally and internationally;
- (v) and perform any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Chairperson of the Department
Requirements
- (i) a PhD in Mechanical Engineering or related areas;
- (ii) Registered/or be eligible to register with ERB as a Professional Engineer;
- (iii) Registered/or be eligible to register with BQA as an Assessor/Moderator.
- UNIVERSITY TEACHING EXPERIENCE OR EQUIVALENT: Associate Professor 6 years.
How to Apply
Send documents to Faculty Manager, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, University of Botswana Private Bag UB 0061, Gaborone Botswana. Telephone: (267) 355-4222; E-mail: recruitmentfebe@ub.ac.bw; LEBOGANG@UB.AC.BW . Hand delivered applications should be submitted to Block 248, Office No. 202; Faculty of Engineering and Technology.
To view the full advertisement and how to apply, please visit www.ub.bw and click on “Connect” and then “Job Opportunities”
NB: Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
REF Code: IRC 3192
About the Company
The University of Botswana (UB) was established in 1982, as the first institution of higher education in Botswana. The university currently has three campuses: one in the capital city Gaborone, one in Francistown, and another in Maun. The University of Botswana is divided into six faculties: Business, Education, Engineering, Humanities, Health Sciences, Science and Social Sciences and the Sir Ketumile Masire Teaching Hospital. UB is ranked 1201–1500 in the world and 21st in sub-Saharan Africa in the 2024 Times Higher Education World University Ranking.