Lecturer in Tourism and Hospitality Management

Education
Arua, Uganda, Africa
February 27, 2025
Full Time
Application deadline closed.

Job Description

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill vacant position of Lecturer in Tourism and Hospitality Management at Muni University.

PURPOSE OF JOB

To teach, supervise, promote research studies, disseminate research findings, participate in Community Service.

KEY FUNCTIONS

  • Prepare well-researched lectures and delivering them to undergraduate and postgraduate students.
  • Set tests, examinations and course work in accordance with university policy and regulations.
  • Administer and invigilate tests and examinations according to university policy and regulations.
  • Mark tests, course works and examination scripts, compiling and grading examination results in accordance with university policy and regulations.  Guide and advice students on their academic performance.
  • Conduct research and disseminating research findings through conferences, seminars and publications.
  • Supervise undergraduate and post graduate students undertaking research projects.
  • Conduct seminars and tutorials.
  • Mentor Assistant Lecturers and Teaching Assistants.

KEY OUTPUTS

  • Lectures well researched and delivered.
  • Research conducted and research findings disseminated through conferences, seminars and publications.
  • Tests and examinations are invigilated.
  • Seminars conducted.
  • Tests, examinations and course work set, scripts marked and graded and results submitted on time.
  • Students guided and advised on their performance.
  • Assistant Lecturers and Teaching Assistants mentored 

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

  • Should have a PhD or should be on PhD track in Tourism or Hospital Management or Tourism and Hospitality Management or Wild life Management (Applicants on PhD Track should attach evidence of successful PhD Proposal Defense)
  • Should have Masters in Tourism and Hospitality Management 
  • Should have Bachelors in Tourism and Hospitality Management or Tourism.
  • Should have at least three (3) years of teaching experience at any level in institution of higher level.
  • Being a registered professional is an added advantage.
  • Demonstrated computer literacy.
  • The applicant should be below the age of 55 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.

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