JOB ADVERTISEMENT 

Victoria University is one of the Chartered Universities in Uganda. It values staff who are competent, committed, and passionate about their work and perform their duties with integrity and utmost diligence. The University is located in the centre of Kampala City. It is part of the Ruparelia Group of Companies. It endeavours to meet the learning and research needs of students and enhance the knowledge of the Lecturers. To achieve its Vision, Mission, and Objectives, the University invites applications from qualified candidates to fill the position below.

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

·       Provide knowledge of his/her subjects through contribution of original works, teaching, examining and provision of academic guidance and leadership to Department staff.

·       Plan strategically, develop and manage academic affairs of the department.

·       Laise with the faculty Dean and devise mechanism to increase the student numbers in the department

·       Ensure that the quality of academic programmes, teaching, research and consultancy related services in the Department are in tandem with prevailing higher education approved standards and market trends.

·       Participate in developing local, regional and international collaborations to ensure quality internships and job placements for students

·       Formulate, the framework and tools for assessment of academic staff teaching quality by students and peers, and disseminate results to relevant academic staff, management, and other relevant stakeholders. 

·       Contribute to the development of the university research profile

·       Participate in designing, reviewing and updating course content to ensure relevance and academic quality

·       Set, administer and grade assignments, tests and examinations in a fair and timely manner.

Key Competencies

• Ability to be updates with current research and trends in their field
• Skill in relating theory to practical and real-world applications
• Ability to design, plan, and deliver engaging lectures and tutorials
• Use diverse teaching methods like lectures, discussions, group work and technology)
• Clear verbal and written communication
• Active listening and responsiveness to students’ needs and questions
• Adaptability to new online or hybrid learning methods

 

Qualifications: 

Professor/ Associate Professors

• A PhD in a related field of study.
• At least 10 years of teaching experience in a recognised higher education institution
• National and international reputation and expertise in the field, evidenced by significant publication output in internationally recognised journals (at least 15 publications)

Senior Lecturer

• A PhD candidate in a relevant field.
• Master of Science degree in Environmental Economics from a recognised Institution of higher learning.
•  First class or 2nd Class Upper division Bachelors
• Three (3) years of university teaching experience or relevant working experience in

·       a reputable organisation or Industry.

• Four (4) recognised publications in the area of specialisation, two (2) of which as the

·       First/ Corresponding/ Senior author.

• Evidence of publications or contributions to the Community

 

Lecturer

• A PhD candidate in a relevant field.
• Master of Science degree in Environmental Economics from a recognised Institution of higher learning.
• First class or 2nd Class Upper division Bachelors
• Three (3) years of university teaching experience or relevant working experience in

·       a reputable organisation or Industry.

• Evidence of publications or contributions to the Community

 

     Assistant Lecturer

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare, teach, mentor and evaluate under-graduate and postgraduate diploma students to enhance their learning skills.
• Train and mentor Teaching Assistants in his/her area of expertise, teaching, and learning to build their teaching skills.
• Evaluate students using continuous assessments and end of the semester exams through effective tools invigilating written exams, and marking and submitting results to the department on time.
• Supervise students’ internship/field work in his/her discipline as per the departmentally approved schedule.
• Attend departmental and faculty meetings when called upon.
• Compile quarterly reports on the respective Academic activities and present to the immediate supervisor.
• Preparing teaching schedule and lecture materials before the beginning of the semester and submitting to the HOD.

 

Qualifications: 

·       Master's degree in a relevant field from a recognised Institution of higher learning.

·       First class or 2nd Class division Bachelors

·       Three (1) years of university teaching experience or relevant working experience in a      reputable organisation or Industry.

·       Evidence of publications or contributions to the Community

 

1.  Interested persons who meet the requirements for the above position should submit soft copies of the application together with the following;

a)    A detailed and up-to-date Curriculum Vitae.

b)    Certified copies of academic transcripts, certificates and professional qualifications.

c)    Evidence of appointment to the relevant teaching/research positions, supervision of graduate students, and community service undertaken.

d)    Names and addresses of three referees who should be advised to send reference letters directly to the Human Resource Manager under confidential cover.

e)    Evidence of contribution to the development and performance of colleagues through coaching and mentoring

f)      Experience in preparing grant applications for submission

g)    Ability to communicate well, conveying ideas and concepts clearly and effectively

h)    Ability to develop skills in leading, motivating, developing and managing the performance of colleagues

i)      Good leadership skills

 

2.  Submissions should be sent in soft copies as one pdf document to the following address not later than 6^th November 2025; 

The Human Resource Manager,

Victoria University 

P.O. Box 30688 Kampala - Uganda

Email: humanresourcemanager@vu.ac.ug

 

3.  Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.