Lecturer-Public Administration and 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 Senior Lecturer in Public Administration and

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 lecturers and Assistant Lecturer.

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.
  • Lecturers and Assistant Lecturers mentored 

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

  • Should have a PhD in the field of Public Administration and Management or Human Resource Management.  
  • Should hold Master’s Degree in the field of Public Administration and Management or Human Resource Management.  
  • Should hold Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration or Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration or Bachelor of Public Administration and Management or Bachelor of Arts (Social Sciences or Humanity focusing on philosophy or sociology).
  • Should have at least five (5) years of teaching experience at any level in institution of higher level.
  • Should have at least three (3) internationally recognized peer reviewed publications in the field of specialization. Each Publication should appear in an indexed journal and the indexing house should be indicated. 
  • Should have supervised one (1) graduate student to completion.
  • 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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