ADVERTISEMENT OF POSITIONS
Gulu University is a Public University established by Statutory Instrument No. 16 of 2003. The University was set to serve as a launchpad for equitable development in Uganda providing knowledge and skills and stimulating innovations in education, technology, economic advancement, and social development. The University is located in Gulu City with campuses in Kitgum District, Hoima City, and a Constituent College Project in Moroto District.
The Vision of the University is “To be the leading Academic Institution for promotion of Community Transformation and Industrialization for Sustainable Development”.
The Mission of the University is “To provide access to Quality Higher Education, Training, Research and Innovations for the Delivery of Appropriate Services towards Community Transformation and Sustainable Development”.
To achieve its Vision and Mission, the University invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following positions:
A. ACADEMIC POSITION(S)
POSITION: Associate Professor (Department of Accounting & Finance, Faculty of Business & Development Studies)
No. of Vacancies: 1 (One)
Salary Scale: M4 (Teaching Non-Science)
Reports To: Head of Department
Job Purpose:
To provide technical support, in the development of the University’s academic programmes and learners in his/her area of specialization.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
a). Participates in the review and development of the University curriculum.
b). Develops and implements new methods of instruction to reflect changes in the curriculum.
c). Develops manuals and kits to conduct, assessment, supervision, and evaluation of practical assignments to students.
d). Supervises academic research for graduate students.
e). Undertakes academic research and actively contributes to the development of the University research profile.
f). Develops and presents academic, social and community-based research proposals for funding.
g). Promotions knowledge of his/her subjects by conducting research and publication of own original work(s).
h). Actively engage with the community/industry to facilitate practical orientation of students
i). Performs any other duties as may be assigned from time to time
Person Specifications:
a). Must be a holder of Ph.D. in any Business-related fields.
b). Must be a holder of Masters Degree in Business related fields (Accounting and Finance Options).
c). Must be a holder of Bachelors Degree in Business and Finance related fields.
EITHER
d). An Associate Professor from a recognized University.
OR
e). At least three (3) years of University teaching experience after appointment at the level of Senior Lecturer in a recognized university.
f). Must have successfully supervised at least three graduate students and one Ph.D. Student to completion.
g). Should have evidence of continuous research including having published at least five (5) articles in peer-reviewed journals and book chapters or three books with ISBN Number from reputably recognized publishers.
OR
h). Minimum of five (5) years University teaching experience.
i). Must have successfully supervised at least four 4 graduate students and one PhD Student to completion.
j). Should have evidence of continuous research including having published at least eleven (11) articles in peer-reviewed journals and book chapters or two books with ISBN Number from reputably recognized publishers.
k). Must be 60 years old or below at the time of application.
Tenure of Appointment: The appointment shall be permanent after successful completion of a probation period of six (6) months (where applicable)
POSITION: Senior Lecturer (Department of Physics, Faculty of Science)
No. of Vacancies: 1 (One)
Salary Scale: M5 (Teaching Science)
Reports To: Head of Department
Job Purpose:
To support the development and implementation of the University academic research and development programmes.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
a). Designs, prepares, and develops instructional methods and materials.
b). Delivers lectures and evaluates Masters and Undergraduate students’ performance.
c). Supervises Masters and Undergraduate academic research.
d). Develops manuals and kits for the conduct, supervision, and evaluation of practical assignments to students.
e). Carries out research and publishes academic papers in his/her field of specialization.
f). Participates in the review, development, and implementation of the University curriculum.
g). Provides technical support and support supervision to lecturers and other junior academic staff.
h). Participates in the development of University academic research proposals.
i). Actively engages with the community/industry to facilitate the practical orientation of students.
j). Performs any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Person Specifications:
a). Must be a holder of PhD in Physics.
b). Must have Masters in Physics, specialising in a major field of Physics.
c). Must have Bachelor of Science in Education with Physics as a major or Bachelor of Science with Physics as a major.
EITHER
d). A Senior Lecturer from a recognized University
OR
e). At least three (3) years of University teaching experience after the appointment at the level of Lecturer in a recognized University.
a. Must have successfully supervised at least one (01) graduate student to completion.
b. Should have evidence of continuous research including having published at least three (3) articles in peer-reviewed journals and book chapters or one book with ISBN Number from reputably recognized publishers.
OR
f). Minimum of five (5) years of University teaching experience.
a. Must have successfully supervised at least one (01) graduate student to completion.
b. Should have evidence of continuous research including having published at least three (3) articles in peer-reviewed journals and book chapters or one books with ISBN Number from reputably recognized publishers
g). Should have contributed to community service.
h). Must be 55 years old or below at the time of application
Essential Skills / Compencies
a). Effectiveness in communication; collaboration, networking, problem identification and solving, supervision, and evaluation of academic research projects.
b). Excellent skills in research project writing, implementation, and supervision.
c). Practical knowledge of current issues and trends University curriculum reviews development and implementation.
d). Must be industrious and self-driven and able to work with minimum supervision.
e). Must be computer literate.
Tenure of Appointment:
The appointment shall be permanent after successful completion of a probation period of 6 (six) months (Where applicable).
POSITION: Assistant Lecturer (Department of Marketing & Entreprenuership, Faculty of Business and Development Studies)
No. of Vacancies: 1 (One)
Salary Scale: M6.1 (Teaching Non-Science)
Reports To: Head of Department
Job Purpose:
To support the implementation of students’ academic and research programmes of the University.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
a). Prepares learning materials and delivers lectures to undergraduate students.
b). Conducts supervision, assessment and evaluation of course assignments to students.
c). Undertakes research to support the development of the University academic programmes.
d). Participates in the review, development, and implementation of the University curriculum.
e). Actively engages with the community/industry to facilitate practical orientation of students.
f). Performs any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Person Specifications:
a). Must be a holder of Master’s Degree in Business Administration or Procurement, Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
b). Must be a holder of a Bachelor’s Degree with second class upper in Procurement, Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
c). Relevant teaching or research experience of not less than three (3) years in a reputable University or organization;
d). Must be 45 years or below at the time of application.
Essential Skills / Competences:
a). Demonstrated ability in effective communication; collaboration, networking, problem identification and solving, supervision, and evaluation of academic research projects.
b). Excellent skills in research project writing, implementation, and supervision.
c). Practical knowledge of current issues and trends in University academic research methodology, supervision, and development of learners.
d). Must be industrious and self-driven and able to work with minimum supervision.
e). Must be computer literate.
Tenure of Appointment:
The appointment shall be permanent after successful completion of a probation period of 6 (six) months.
POSITION: Assistant Lecturer (Department of Languages & Literature, Faculty of Education & Humanities)
No. of Vacancies: 1 (One)
Salary Scale: M6.2 (Teaching Non- Science)
Reports To: Head of Department
Job Purpose:
To prepare instruction materials, conduct lecturers, supervise and evaluate the students’ academic performance.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
a). Prepares learning materials and delivers lectures to undergraduate students;
b). Examines students which includes; setting, marking, grading and submission of results as per Senate policy;
c). Collects data and participates in the data analysis for the development of instruction manual and kits for practicals;
d). Undertakes research to support the development of the University academic research proposals;
e). Promotes the knowledge of his/her subjects by conducting research and publication of own original work(s);
f). Guides and supervises undergraduate students’ academic research and industrial practice activities;
g). Actively engages with the community/industry to facilitate practical orientation of students;
h). Provides remedial teaching to students to enhance their understanding of the lecture topics covered by the senior academic staff;
i). Performs and any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Person Specifications:
Must possess the following:
a). A Bachelor’s degree (at least 2.1) with English Language as a major
b). A Master of Arts in any of the following: Applied Linguistics (with English as the target language), Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), Literature & English Linguistics (with specialization in English Linguistics), General Linguistics
d). Holders of the Master of Arts degree in General Linguistics or Literature & English Linguistics (with specialization in English Linguistics) should have a pedagogical qualification obtained either at Bachelor’s level or postgraduate level.
e). Relevant teaching or research experience of not less than three (3) years in a reputable University or institution of higher learning;
f). Must be 45 years or below at the time of application.
Essential Skills / Competencies:
a). effective communication skills;
b). industrious and self-driven and able to work with minimum supervision;
c). Must be computer literate.
Tenure of Appointment:
The appointment shall be permanent after successful completion of a probation period of 6 (six) months.
POSITION: Lecturer (Department of History, Faculty of Education & Humanities)
No. of Vacancies: 1 (One)
Salary Scale: M6.1 (Teaching Non-Science)
Reports To: Head of Department
Job Purpose:
To prepare instructional materials, conduct lecturers, supervise and evaluate the students’ academic performance.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
a). Prepares learning materials and delivers lectures to undergraduate students;
b). Examines students which include; setting, marking, grading, and submission of results as per Senate policy;
c). Collects data and participates in the data analysis for the development of instruction manual and kits for practicals;
d). Undertakes research to support the development of the University academic research proposals;
e). Promotes the knowledge of his/her subjects by conducting research and publication of own original work(s);
f). Guides and supervises undergraduate students’ academic research and industrial practice activities;
g). Actively engages with the community/industry to facilitate practical orientation of students;
h). Provides remedial teaching to students to enhance their understanding of the lecture topics covered by the senior academic staff;
j). Performs and any other duties as may be assigned from time to time;
Person Specifications:
Must possess the following:
a). A PhD in History from a reputable University or institution of higher learning
b). Master of Arts in History from a reputable University or institution of higher learning.
c). At least a Bachelor’s Degree with History as the main subject;
d). A pedagogical qualification is an added advantage.
e). Relevant teaching or research experience of not less than three (3) years in a reputable University or institution of higher learning.
f). Must be 45 years old or below at the time of application
Essential Skills / Competencies:
a). Effective communication skills
b). Industrious and self-driven and able to work with minimum supervision;
c). Computer literate.
Tenure of Appointment:
The appointment shall be permanent after successful completion of a probation period of 6 (six) months.