Job Title: Tutorial Assistant (Social Work)
Organisation: Uganda Christian University
Duty Station: Mukono, Uganda
About Organisation:
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 the allocated workload in a semester
- Prepare assessment tools and marking guides accordingly
- Teach and assess students in accordance with the University’s Curriculum
- Must be present for all lecturers
- Should attend to students’ academic needs and also offer advice.
- Must be available for departmental, academic and administrative meetings
- Should be willing to uphold the University’s instruments of Identity
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Must have a first or second upper class in Bachelor’s degree not more than five (5) years ago in the following disciplines;
- Social Work, Governance and International Relations, Public Administration, Political Science, International Relations, or a closely related field.
- Enrolled in, or demonstrated commitment to enroll for, a Master’s degree in Social Work, Governance and International Relations, Public Administration, Political Science, International Relations, or a closely related field.
- Candidates who have completed a relevant Master’s degree, or are in the final stages of completing one, will have an added advantage.
- Promise of skill and effectiveness in teaching and advising students.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and time-management skills.
- Must have excellent computer skills.
- Must be able to learn, adapt, and be flexible in an office and classroom.
- Must be able to work independently and as part of a wider team.
- Must be self-motivated, teachable, willing and able to learn, and a team player
- Must be dependable and committed to continuous improvement, learning, and personal growth.
- Ability to solve problems quickly, accurately, effectively, and efficiently.
- Ability to multi-task and stay organized.
- Must be able to pay attention to detail.
- Should be a committed and practicing Christian.
How to Apply:
For online applications, please use the link: https://alpha.ucu.ac.ug/careers/
The following documents should be submitted as one combined PDF and uploaded on the system: Application letter, updated Curriculum Vitae, certified academic degree certificates and transcripts, and any other continuous professional development certificates acquired.
Physical applications: –
Send a copy of an application letter together with updated Curriculum Vitae and three references (Academic, Pastoral & Leadership)
A copy of certified academic certificates and transcripts from a recognized institution of higher learning
Application documents should be addressed to:
The Director, Human Resource & Administration
Uganda Christian University
Pilkington Building
Box 4, Mukono
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Deadline: 10th August 2026
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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Level of Education: bachelor degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 60