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LECTURER/SENIOR LECTURER IN HISTORY Contract (Position) FOUR (4) YEARS

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LECTURER/SENIOR LECTURER IN HISTORY Contract (Position) FOUR (4) YEARS dintsig Wed, 03/12/2025 - 12:58

Department/Faculty

History

Closing Date

Fri, 9 Jan. 2026

FACULTY OF HUMANITIES

DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY

VANCACY NO: IRC 2917

SENIOR LECTURER

Duties: The successful candidate will be expected to: (i) teach undergraduate and graduate level courses; (ii) The candidate should be able to teach at least the following courses: Civilisation and Modernsiation in China and Japan, Independence and Colonialism in South Asia, Civilisations of the Ancient Near East and Mediterranean, Historical Research Methods and Historiography of Botswana, History and Political Economy of Land in Botswana, Philosophy of History, and Research Proposal for Dissertation; (iii) The Department reserves the right to allocate other courses in addition to those outlined above; (iv) The successful candidate must also be able to take an active part in the supervision and assessment of undergraduate and post graduate research work; (v) The successful candidate will also undertake any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by his/her supervisor.   

Requirements: Candidates should have: (i) Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in History or related discipline; (ii) Master’s degree in History or related discipline; (iii) Three (3) years teaching experience at a university or comparable institution; (iv) An excellent cumulative and sustained record of research and publications with at least six (6) pieces of research products (e.g., articles, book chapters, peer reviewed conference proceedings etc.) published by recognised publishers, four (4) of which should be articles in refereed/accredited journals in internationally recognised databases. The remaining two (2) publications could be journal articles, book chapters, peer reviewed conference proceedings, etc. published by recognised publishers. An academic book may be equivalent to a maximum of four (4) articles in refereed/accredited journals, depending on the quality and standing of the publisher; (v) Sustained research output: a minimum of one (1) peer reviewed publication every two (2) years; (vi) Scholarly presentations at national and and/or international conferences; (vii) Be lead and/or single author in at least two (2) refereed journal articles; (viii) Publications should be spread nationally and /or internationally and across journals; (ix) Some research impact, including, but not limited to citations, the h-index, patents, policy applications, peer reviews, publications that are prescribed texts in other institutions, etc. (required in at least one (1) of the these; (x) Recognised as being of at least national research standing (e.g., reviewer for refereed/accredited national and regional publishers); editorial board member of at least a national publisher in a relevant field; invitation keynote speaker at national/and or international conferences (required in at least one (1) of these); (x) Evidence of governance and social engagement activities.

The following will be added advantages:

(i) Sustained research activity; on-going internally supported research, (ii) Research awards and other forms of research recognition, where appropriate, (iii) Examiner/moderator/assessor for undergraduate and/or graduate research, (iv) Evidence of effective academic leadership; a multi-disciplinary experience in teaching, research, administration, or consultancy work, as well as capacity to handle short-term executive training courses, (v) Accreditation with the Botswana Qualifications Authority (BQA) as Moderator and Assessor.

LECTURER

Duties: The successful candidates will be expected to: (i) teach undergraduate and graduate level courses; (ii) The candidate should be able to teach at least the following courses: Civilisation and Modernsiation in China and Japan, Independence and Colonialism in South Asia, Civilisations of the Ancient Near East and Mediterranean, Historical Research Methods and Historiography of Botswana, History and Political Economy of Land in Botswana, Philosophy of History, and Research Proposal for Dissertation; (iii) The Department reserves the right to allocate other courses in addition to those outlined above; (iv) The successful candidate must also be able to take an active part in the supervision and assessment of undergraduate research work; (v) The successful candidate will also undertake any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by his/her supervisor.

Requirements::the candidates should possess: (i) a PhD in History or related field; (ii) Master’s degree in History or related field; (iii) a Bachelor’s Degree in History/Humanities (majoring in History), with at least 2(i) pass/GPA of at least 3.6 or equivalent; (iv) show evidence of engagement in research. The following will be added advantages (i) Evidence of Governance and Social Engagement; (ii) teaching experience at a University or comparable institution preferably in History or related field.

The curriculum vitae (CV) should contain a detailed list of published works, clearly specifying titles of publications, ISBN numbers (for books, book chapters and conference proceedings), dates of publications, names of publishers, name/s of co-authors, if any, and number of pages. The works should be categorised into books, book chapters, refereed journal articles, non-refereed works, consultancies and practical media projects, etc.

Remuneration: The 4844��Ѹ�� (UB) offers a competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications. For more information on the UB, please visit our website: www.ub.bw.

Applicants are to address the stated qualification and provide other information to assist the University determine their suitability for the position. They should also quote the vacancy number of the post applied for, provide current CVs (including telephone, telefax, and e-mail), certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts, names and addresses of three referees, and send complete documentation to:

The Human Resource Manager, Faculty of Humanities, Private Bag UB 00703, Gaborone, Botswana; Telephone: (267) 355-2641 / 355-2642; E-mail: fohvacancies@ub.ac.bw. Hand delivered applications should be submitted to Humanities Block 239, Office No 123

Applicants should inform their referees to: (i) Quote the Vacancy number and position applied for and (ii) submit their references directly to the above address, before the stipulated closing date.

NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Closing date: 9th January 2026

Master of Arts Programme in History

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Entry Requirements

Applicants should normally have either (a) a Bachelor’s degree of the 4844��Ѹ�� of at least second class, second division, with an average of at least 65% in History or Archaeology courses, or (b) a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification, which in the opinion of the History Department is of the same standard, from a recognized university or equivalent institution of higher learning.

Applicants who do not meet the above requirements may be considered for admission after the Department has satisfied itself that the candidate has the capability to complete the programme successfully.In all cases, the questions of whether an applicant is qualified, and of which applicants shall be given preference if there are more qualified applicants than can be admitted, shall be determined by the History Department on the basis of its judgment of the candidate’s academic abilities. In making this determination the Department may take into account the applicant’s academic record, the applicant’s work experience, and any other information provided by the applicant; and may interview the applicant and require the applicant to undergo further assessment at the Department’s discretion.

Duration

Full-time: 2 years (i.e. 2 semesters of coursework and 2 semesters of Dissertation or 3 semesters of coursework and 1 semester of Research Essay).

Part-time: 3 years (i.e. 4 semesters of coursework and 2 semesters of Dissertation or Research Essay).

Course Structure

(all courses 3 credits, except Dissertation Courses HIS 662 & HIS 751)

Core courses

HIS 601 History Research Methodology

HIS 602 Philosophy of History

HIS 603 Historiographical Issues in Pre-colonial Southern Africa

HIS 604 Historiographical Issues in Modern South Africa

Optional courses

HIS 611 Introduction to the Economic History

HIS 612 Case Studies in the Economic History of Africa

HIS 613 Political and Economic Aspects of Imperialism

HIS 614 Cultural and Environmental Approaches to the History of Imperialism

HIS 615 History of Religion in Africa

HIS 616 Religion and Power in Botswana

HIS 627 Archaeology for Teachers Special Topic courses (optional)

HIS 651 Special Topic I

HIS 652 Special Topic II

HIS 653 Special Topic III

HIS 654 Special Topic IV

Special Topics currently approved by the History Department Board:

Historiography of Conquest & Response in Africa

Historiography of the African Diaspora

Historiography of Labour Migration in Southern Africa Khoesan History in Southern Africa

Impact of the Two World Wars on Botswana

History of Film with special Reference to Africa

The British South Africa Company and the Bechuanaland Protectorate, 1888 - 1913

Seretse Khama and the Independence of Botswana, 1949 - 1980 Military History of Botswana

Other optional courses

With the approval of the History Department Board, candidates may take courses offered by other Departments which shall be counted as substituting for optional History courses. Appropriate courses from the Master’s level programmes of the following departments will normally be approved: African Languages and Literature, Theology and Religious Studies, Sociology (Development Studies), Political and Administrative Studies, and Environmental Science. Courses from other departments may be approved especially in the case of courses relevant to particular research projects proposed by candidates.

Dissertation courses (core)

HIS 662 Research Proposal for Dissertation

The proposal must be accepted by the History Department Board before a candidate proceeds to HIS 750.

HIS 750 Dissertation

Candidates conduct research under the supervision of a Supervisor or Supervisors assigned by the History Department Board. The Dissertation must conform to all guidelines laid down by the History Department Board concerning format, structure, etc. The length of the Dissertation shall be as laid down in General Regulation 40.714.

MPhil/PhD Degrees in History

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MPhil Programme

The following candidates are eligible for admission:

a. Applicants with a Master’s Degree in History, Archaeology, or Museum Studies from a recognized university or equipment or equivalent institution of higher learning, or with a First Class Bachelor’s or equivalent degree.

b. Applicants with at least a one-year graduate

qualifications from a recognized university of higher learning in any subject which is deemed relevant to a proposed research Dissertation may be admitted subject to the discretion of the Department of History Board.

PhD Programme

The following candidates are eligible for admission:

a. Applicants already registered for the MPhil Programme shall be permitted to transfer to the PhD Programme in accordance with the provisions of General Regulations 50.2;

b. Applicants with an MPhil or equivalent degree in History from a recognized university or institution of higher learning;

c. Applicants with an MPhil or equivalent degree from a recognized university or equivalent institution of higher learning in any subject which is deemed relevant to the proposed research topic by the Department of History; in accordance with the provisions of General Regulation 50.31.2, applicants who do not satisfy the above qualifications shall initially register for the MPhil Programme

Programme Structure

The courses are:

HIS 800 Supervised Research and Thesis in History (MPhil)

HIS 900 Supervised Research and Thesis in History (PhD)

Duration

MPhil: 2 years (full-time minimum)

PhD: 3 years (full-time minimum)

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Archaeology

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Bachelor of Arts Degree in History

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History

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The History Department, which includes the Archaeology Unit, takes its mandate from the famous (though often misquoted) words of the first President of Botswana, Sir Seretse Khama: "A nation without a past is a lost nation, and a people without a past is a people without a soul.” Understanding the present and planning for the future require knowledge and analysis of the past. It is the task of our department, through education and research, to assist the nation in this endeavour.