Lecturer – Development Studies Careers at Uganda Christian University (UCU)

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Organisation: Uganda Christian University (UCU)
Duty Station:  Mukono, Uganda
Reports to: Dean Faculty of
Social Sciences
About UCU: 
Uganda Christian University was founded when the historic Bishop Tucker
Theological College was promoted as a university in 1997. Bishop Tucker
Theological College trained clergy and educators during its 84-year history
from 1913-1997. The local chief, Hamu Mukasa, granted land for the college to
operate in Mukono. International partnerships were part of the College’s
missionary history. The Church Mission Society teamed with Ugandan leaders and
others to assure the College had the necessary intellectual and other capital.
By the late 1990s, the Church of Uganda sought to have a broader impact on
society through the higher education – not only of clergy but of other professionals
as well. Uganda Christian University was established in 1997.
In 2004, the Government of Uganda granted a charter to Uganda Christian
University – the highest level of national accreditation. UCU was the first
private University to receive such a charter from the Government.
Job Summary: The Lecturer –
Development Studies will primarily conduct research, teaching, mentoring,
supervision and administration within the department, especially in the area of
Development Studies.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: 
  • Teach at undergraduate and graduate level
    in areas allocated by the Dean of Faculty.
  • Actively engage with the broader scholarly
    and professional communities.
  • Supervise or assist with supervision of
    undergraduate and graduate (Masters) students.
  • Significantly contribute to the
    development, planning and implementation of a high quality curriculum.
  • Support the development of learning
    materials and maintaining records to monitor student progress, achievement
    and attendance.
  • Actively participate in departmental and
    faculty seminars aimed at sharing research outcomes and building
    interdisciplinary collaboration within and outside the department.
  • Participate in the development,
    administration and marking of exams and other assessments.
  • Offer pastoral care and support to
    students.
  • Take part in the administration of the
    department’s programmes of study and other activities as requested.
  • Significantly contribute to departmental,
    faculty, wide working groups or committees as requested.
  • Maintain own continuing professional
    development.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience: 
  • The ideal candidate for the Lecturer
    Opportunity should possess a Master’s degree in Development Studies from a
    recognised Institution of Higher Education.
  • Possession of a Bachelor’s degree
    Development Studies or related social Science field from a recognised
    Institution of Higher Education
  • At least three years teaching experience
    at University level; evidence of ability to teach and supervise academic
    work by undergraduates and Masters students
  • Excellent track record of ability to
    conduct high quality research which is reflected in the authorship of high
    quality publications, or other research outputs in the area Development
    Studies
  • Excellent interpersonal , oral and written
    communication skills
  • Mature, demonstrated Christian commitment
    and a high level of integrity
How to Apply:
All qualified candidates should send two (2) copies of an application
letter clearly demonstrating suitability together with updated Curriculum Vitae
and three references.
Please remember to attach two (2) copies of academic and professional
certificates and transcripts
To:
The Director of Human Resource & Administration
Uganda Christian University
Pilkington Building
Po Box 4, Mukono, Uganda
Email: jobs@ucu.ac.ug
Deadline: Thursday, 17th April 2014 by 5:00p.m.

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