Professor in Finance / Risk Management – Faculty of Business & Accounting (FBA)

ABOUT US

Botho University (BU), a leader in academic excellence, innovation, and research, invites applications from dynamic, accomplished, and passionate academics for the positions of Professor within the Faculty of Business & Accounting.

Established in Botswana in 1997, BU has evolved into a leading multidisciplinary and high-quality tertiary education provider in the SADC region. The University has physical campuses in Botswana, Lesotho and Eswatini, as well as a fully online campus — Botho University Online.

As part of our mission to provide quality education, conduct impactful research, and produce globally employable and entrepreneurial graduates, we seek candidates with strong academic and professional expertise in Finance/Risk Management, or closely related disciplines. Successful candidates will contribute to high-quality teaching, academic leadership, student development, research, innovation, industry engagement, and the achievement of the University's strategic objectives.

Professor in Finance / Risk Management – Faculty of Business & Accounting (FBA)

Ref: 2026 / GAB/FBA07

Qualifications & Experience

Botho University seeks an accomplished, research-active academic for a Professor appointment in Finance, Risk Management, or a closely related discipline. The successful candidate will provide scholarly leadership, deliver high-quality undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, supervise research students, and contribute to institutional strategy, international collaboration, industry engagement, and academic excellence.

Key Requirements

• A relevant PhD in Finance, Risk Management, or a closely related discipline from a recognised institution.
• A distinguished academic and professional record appropriate to professorial rank, with recognised subject-matter expertise and sustained scholarly leadership.
• A substantial record of peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, research projects, and demonstrable research impact.
• Proven ability to lead research initiatives, develop collaborative research programmes, and attract competitive research funding from national, regional, and international sources.
• Demonstrated experience in mentoring and developing early-career researchers, junior academics, and postgraduate research students.
• Proven experience in teaching, curriculum design, programme review, assessment, and the development of high-quality learning materials at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Demonstrated experience supervising Master’s and doctoral candidates, dissertations, internships, and research projects.
• Evidence of academic leadership, including curriculum innovation, academic quality assurance, programme accreditation, and continuous improvement.
• Proven ability to establish and sustain effective partnerships with international academic institutions, industry stakeholders, professional bodies, and research collaborators.
• Strong intercultural competence and demonstrated ability to work effectively with colleagues, students, and partners from diverse cultural, disciplinary, and institutional backgrounds.
• Strong digital literacy, including the use of online learning platforms and educational technologies.
• Excellent communication, presentation, interpersonal, organisational, and academic writing skills, with a strong command of English.
• A commitment to academic excellence, innovation, professional ethics, inclusivity, student success, and continuous professional development.

Skills and Competencies

The appointee should demonstrate strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving capabilities; the ability to inspire and support students’ academic and professional development; and the capacity to contribute to faculty and institutional strategic objectives through research, consultancy, knowledge transfer, and academic leadership. The role requires a collegial and collaborative academic who can work independently and as part of a multicultural team, build productive international partnerships, and provide mentorship that strengthens research capacity across the University.

APPLICATION DETAILS

Closing Date: 16 Nov 2026