Senior Lecturer – Development Studies Career Vacancy at Uganda Christian University (UCU)

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Organisation: Uganda Christian University (UCU)
Duty Station:  Mukono, Uganda
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.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities: 
  • Take lead in designing and/or revising
    curricula and conduct lectures for undergraduate and graduate levels in
    areas of community development theory and practice, research methodology,
    development management and organizational studies, and other development
    related course.
  • Work closely with other senior academic
    staff members, link up with other institutions in collaborative research
    and seek research funding for research projects in community development
    related areas.
  • Supervise or assist with supervision of
    undergraduate and graduate students.
  • Actively participate in organising field
    practice sites for placement of both undergraduate and graduate students,
    and actively engage in community outreach programs.
  • Participate in the leadership for the
    development studies department, including providing pastoral care and
    support to students.
  • Contribute to faculty and university –wide
    committees as requested, and actively follow and promote UCU mission,
    Values and policies.
  • Perform any other official duties as may
    be assigned by the Supervisor. 
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience: 
  • The Senior Lecturer must hold a PhD in
    Development Studies or related field from a recognized Institute of Higher
    Education
  • Possession of a Degree in Development
    Studies or any other related Social Science field from a recognised
    institution of Higher Education is also a requirement
  • At least three (3) years University
    teaching experience.
  • Extensive knowledge and experience in
    teaching of theories and practice of development is required.
  • 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 of Development
    Studies
  • Demonstration of initiative and
    involvement in development of academic programmes
  • Supervised or co-supervised at least 5
    dissertations at postgraduate level
  • Membership of a professional body
  • Should be a committed Mature Christian who
    subscribes to the instrument of identity of Uganda Christian University.
 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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