Assistant Lecturer in Electrical Engineering

Job Description

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill vacant position of Assistant Lecturer in Electrical Engineering at Muni University.

Job Reference: MU/ACD/1.1/2025

Purpose of the Job: To assist in teaching courses, conducting assessments, and providing support to undergraduate students. 

KEY FUNCTIONS 

1. Teach undergraduate courses.
2. Develop course materials and assessments.
3. Provide academic guidance and support to students.
4. Engage in scholarly activities such as research, publication, or innovation.
5. Contribute to departmental, university and community service.
6. Conduct research and disseminate research findings through conferences, seminars and publications.
7. Supervise undergraduate students undertaking research projects.
8. Conduct seminars and tutorials.
9. Write proposals for attracting funding to the Department. 
10. Participate in meetings, workshops, and conferences. 
11. Perform any other official duties as assigned by the Head of Department

KEY OUTPUTS

1. Lectures prepared and delivered to undergraduate students. 
2. Tests, examinations and coursework set, marked and results compiled. 
3. Tests, examinations and coursework administered. 
4. Students undertaking research Supervised in line with the University’s guidelines and regulations. 
5. Research conducted and research findings disseminated.
6. Proposals for attracting funding to the Department developed. 

PERSON SPECIFICATION 

1. Should have at least a Masters’ degree in Electrical Engineering or Electronics Engineering.
2. Should have First Class or Second-class Upper Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or Electronics Engineering.
3. Having knowledge and experience in writing Fundable Research grants proposal is an added advantage.
4. Should have a high level of academic potential to pursue higher degrees.
5. Demonstrated computer and communication skills.
6. The applicant should be below the age of 45 years at the time of application.

MODE OF APPLICATION:

Typed application letters should be submitted in triplicate to the University Secretary, Muni University, P.O. Box 725, Arua, or the Kampala Liaison office in Makerere University Lincoln House A1 to be received not later than Friday 14th, March 2025 at 5:00pm.

1. The application letter should bear the title of the post and the reference number specified against the vacancy.

2. Applicants should attach three sets of CERTIFIED PHOTOCOPIES of their Academic Documents and Professional Certificates, National Identity Card and three recent passport size photographs, a typed and signed CV, evidence of previous/current employment (employment contract(s), appointment letter(s) and Certificate(s) of Service) and any other relevant documents. Where it is required, applicants for academic positions should attach evidence of publications and graduate research supervisions.

3. The application must include the applicant’s telephone contact, e-mail address and telephone numbers of three referees.

4. An applicant who shall not formally receive communication from the University on completion of the selection exercise should consider him/herself unsuccessful.