Academic Career Opportunity at the National University of Lesotho (NUL) for Senior Lecturer / Lecturer

About the Company

The National University of Lesotho (NUL) is the premier institution of higher learning in Lesotho, situated in the town of Roma, approximately 34 kilometers southeast of the capital city, Maseru. Established on April 8, 1945, as Pius XII Catholic University College by the Roman Catholic Hierarchy of Southern Africa, it has evolved into a significant center for education and research in the region.

Historical Background
• 1945: Founded as Pius XII Catholic University College to provide higher education and religious guidance to African Catholic students.
• 1964: Transformed into the University of Basutoland, Bechuanaland Protectorate, and Swaziland (UBBS), reflecting a broader regional focus.
• 1975: Established as the National University of Lesotho through Act No. 13 of 1975 by the National Assembly, inheriting the legacy of its predecessors.
Academic Structure

NUL offers a diverse range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across several faculties: 
• Faculty of Agriculture
• Faculty of Education
• Faculty of Health Sciences
• Faculty of Humanities
• Faculty of Law
• Faculty of Science & Technology
• Faculty of Social Sciences
• Faculty of Postgraduate Studies

Additionally, the university encompasses the Institute of Southern African Studies (ISAS) and the Institute for Extra-Mural Studies (IEMS), which facilitates distance learning programs.