Job Title: Lecturer (Economics) – Full Time
Organisation: Uganda Christian University (UCU)
Duty Station: Mukono, Uganda
About the Company:
Uganda Christian University (UCU) is an authentic Christian institution established by the Church of Uganda in 1997 in response to a call for quality university education with a Christian perspective. Uganda Christian University replaced the historic Bishop Tucker Theological College which 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.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Teach at undergraduate level in areas allocated by the Dean of School/Head of Department.
- Carry out research, teaching, mentoring, supervision and administration within the faculty
- Engage with the broader scholarly and professional communities.
- Contribute to the development, planning and implementation of a high quality curriculum.
- Assist in the development of learning materials and maintaining records to monitor student progress, achievement and attendance
- Class preparation, teaching and evaluation of students in accordance with the University curriculum.
- Supervising students’ placements, internships and research papers.
- Ad-hoc administrative tasks including and not limited to participating in various student and faculty activities e.g. attending Faculty board meetings, and other Faculty related events.
- Setting and marking course works and final examinations.
- Assisting in supervising of exams to ensure that exams are done according to rules and regulations.
- Advising students on academic and other related issues.
- Any other official duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor from time to time.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- A Master of Arts in Economics or Economic Policy and Planning or a Master of Science in Quantitative Economics from a recognized institute of higher learning.
- A Bachelor’s degree in Economics or a related field from a recognized institution of higher learning.
- Must have University teaching experience as a Lecturer for at least two years Or an Assistant Lecturer for at least two (2) years OR as a Tutorial Assistant for at least three (3) years.
- Must have at least one scholarly article or publication OR should have undertaken at least one research paper.
- Should be a mature and committed Christian.
- Should have strong oral and written communication skills.
- Must be self-driven and able to work under minimum supervision.
How to Apply:
All candidates should apply online at the link below
Deadline: 15th November 2024
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