Social Work Lecturer Job Vacancy at Uganda Christian University

Job Title: Senior Lecturer - Social Work

About this job

Campus:                      BBUC Kabale

Reports to:                  Head of Department - Research & Postgraduate Studies

Duty Station:               BBUC Kabale



Job Purpose:

The individual selected will teach and mentor students, provide university and professional service, and supervise students.



Qualifications and experience

1.    Hold a PhD in Social Science discipline.

2.    Should have at least 3 years experience in teaching and supervising research for both undergraduates and postgraduate students in an institution of higher learning.

3.    Should have published a minimum of two new scholarly articles in internationally recognized journals in their area of expertise.

4.    Membership to a relevant professional body.

5.    Must be a committed Christian



Main duties and Responsibilities

   1. Teaching normal workload of between 18 to 21 hours per semester.
   2. Prepare course outlines for all courses taught according to the University format.
   3. Prepare assessment tools and marking guides accordingly.
   4. Teaching and assessment of students in accordance with the University's curriculum.
   5. Expected to be present for all lectures.
   6. Maintenance of regular office hours for attending to students' questions.
   7. Participation in regular academic and administrative meetings.
   8. To chair and participate on ad-hoc or volunteer committees from time to time.
   9. Supervising students on placements - internships, research papers and projects.
  10. Advising students on academic issues.
  11. Should be willing to uphold the University's Instruments of Christian Identity.
  12. Any other official duties as may be assigned by the Head of Department.


How to Apply:
Application method:

   1. Send an application letter together with updated Curriculum Vitae and three references.
   2. Copies of academic and professional certificates and transcripts



To:

The Director Human Resource & Administration

Uganda Christian University

Pilkington Building

Po Box 4, Mukono

Deadline: Monday, 17th December 2012

Only short listed candidates will be contacted

Deadline: 17th December 2012