Senior Lecturer – Social Work

Job Title: Senior Lecturer – Social Work
Salary: CU5
Reports to: Head of Department Social Work and Social Administration
Division: Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic Affairs)

Qualifications and experience
Hold a PhD in Social work from a recognized institute of higher learning.
Higher qualification relevant to the programme such as a post graduate degree in social work, a professional certification or evidence of satisfactory progress towards such qualifications.
A good social work honours degree from a recognized institute of higher learning.
Should have taught at university level for at least three years and supervised undergraduate or postgraduate student’s research.
Should have published a minimum of two scholarly articles in internationally recognized journals in their area of expertise.
Membership to a relevant professional body.
Must be a committed Christian
Main duties and Responsibilities
  • Participate in department/faculty decision making.
  • Contribute effectively to the design and planning of programmes including preparation of course documentation as required.
  • Effectively oversee the progress, examination and assessment of the students as designated by the Head of Department.
  • Promote the work of the department and participate in the selection and induction of students.
  • Assist in the curriculum development of the Department’s academic programmes.
  • Seek to enhance the quality of education and provision by ensuring that high standards of teaching, research and learning are maintained on the relevant courses to which they contribute.
  • Use teaching and learning strategies, which encourage student involvement and advance their independent learning.
  • Participate in work –related training and staff development.
  • Carry out any other official duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

How to Apply
Application method:
Send an application letter together with updated Curriculum Vitae and three references.
Attach copies of academic and professional certificates and transcripts

To:
The Human Resource Manager
Uganda Christian University
Pilkington Building
P. O. Box 4, Mukono
Email: akatabaazi@ucu.ac.ug

Deadline: 5:00p.m. Friday, 17th February 2012
Only short listed candidates will be contacted