Lecturer (Medical Laboratory Science or Medical Laboratory Technology)

Job Description

Lecturer

Lecturer (Medical Laboratory Science or Medical Laboratory Technology)-Re-advertised

Main purpose of the job
To teach, supervise, promote research studies, disseminate research findings, and participate in Community Service.

Duties and Responsibilities
1. Prepare lectures and conduct lectures to undergraduate and postgraduate students.
2. Conduct research and disseminate research findings.
3. Supervise students undertaking research.
4. Conducting seminars and tutorials
5. Set coursework, tests, and examinations according to the University standards.
6. Administer coursework, as well as manage and invigilate tests, and examinations according to the University standards.
7. Mark tests, examination scripts and compile results according to approved grading standards of the University.
8. Attend to students’ inquiries and academic issues.
9. Perform any other official duties as may be assigned by the supervisor

Person Specifications

(a) Qualifications

i) Should have a Master’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science or Medical Laboratory Technology and be on PhD track in the related and relevant field.
ii) Possession of a PhD in the related and relevant field, will be an added advantage.
iii) Should hold a minimum of a Second Upper Bachelor’s (Hons) Degree in Medical Lab Science or Medical Lab Technology.

(b) Experience and Competences

i) Should have at least three (3) years of teaching experience at the level of Assistant Lecturer.
ii) Should have at least three (3) internationally recognized peer reviewed publications in the field of specialization. At least one of the publications as a main author.
iii) Should be computer literate and possess good communication skills.
iv) Implementation of a research project(s) as assistant PI or member of a research team is an added advantage.

v) Registration with a professional body in the field of specialization is an added advantage.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Interested and eligible candidates MUST ELECTRONICALLY submit the application documents below merged as one document in PDF to applicationsfeb2025@mmu.ac.ug:
1. Application letter.
2. A detailed, up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV) containing names and contacts of three (3) credible referees.
3. Certified copies of the relevant academic/professional Transcripts and Certificates.
4. Copies of relevant appointment and confirmation letter (s).
5. Copy of a valid National Identity Card
6. Details of the physical address, telephone contact and email address.
7. Any other relevant documentation to support the application.

N.B: Applications not in one PDF file and those arriving after the closing time and date will not be considered.