Job at a glance
The University of Botswana (UB), a premier state-owned tertiary institution dedicated to shaping the future through excellence, research, innovation and meaningful societal impact, invites applications from accomplished and suitably qualified professionals for the position of Professor in Accounting in the Department of Accounting under the School of Accounting, Economics and Finance. Professor in Accounting is responsible for making original contributions to the discipline, research and scholarship.
The incumbent plays a critical role in providing leadership in scholarship and research internationally and makes significant contribution in the governance of the University. Job Summary Employer: University of Botswana Job Type: Full-time Location: Gaborone, Botswana Category: Education Salary: competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications Closing Date: 2026-09-28 Key Responsibilities i Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Accounting and related areas.
The Department reserves the right to allocate other courses in addition to those outlined; ii. Supervise post graduate and undergraduate student's projects as need may arise; iii. Participate in the academic, governance and social engagement in Accounting and related disciplines; iv. Contribute to the development of and implement university, faculty and school level strategies, policies, plans, and procedures; vi.
Guide and support students in the adoption of a broad range of learning practices appropriate to the discipline; vii. Support and guide students into understanding how knowledge is constructed in the discipline of innovation and thoughtful ways at undergraduate and post-graduate levels; viii. Provide Exemplary evidence of inquiry-based teaching and learning across a range of levels; ix. Demonstrate coherence between philosophy and practice; x.
Review programmes/ courses to ensure they are relevant to and up to date with local, international, global and disciplinary contexts, as well as engagement with students, stakeholders and peers; xi. Ensure alignment between programmes/ courses and respective outcomes, teaching and learning activities, and assessment methods and criteria; xii. Analyze assessment processes and student assessment results to inform curriculum practice; xiii.
Lead original research projects, addressing key questions in the discipline; xiv. Secure external funding to support research and elevate the university's reputation; xv. Drive grant proposal development to sustain research momentum; xvi. Conduct and publish high level, transdisciplinary research in field of expertise; xvii. Shape future research agendas within the discipline and broader society; xviii.
Collaborate with colleagues in other universities and research institutions in impactful research; xix. Contribute to the development of intellectual property that benefits the university; xx. Demonstrate excellent leadership in policy formulation and Research Institute management within the university; xxi. Provide effective leadership in change management across the entire university; xxii. Contribute to curriculum development and governmental advisory groups; xxiii.
Develop entrepreneurial and economic initiatives benefiting the community; xxiv. Enhance the university's reputation through leadership and participation in national and international initiative; xxv. Make high level impact in institutional and national policy review; xxvi. Participate in the identification and mitigation of operational risks; xxvii. Comply with relevant regulations and legislation and perform any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Head of School/Departmental Chairperson Requirements (i) a PhD/Doctorate in Accounting or related areas ; (ii) a Master's degree in Accounting or related areas ; (iii) a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related areas ; (iv) at least nine (9) years relevant teaching experience at a university or comparable institution; (v)