Vacancy title:
Geography Lecturer

[Type: CONTRACTOR, Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Education, Teacher]

Jobs at:
Mountains of the Moon University

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, September 11 2026

Duty Station:
Uganda | Uganda

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, August 31 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Background

Mountains of the Moon University (MMU) is a Public University established under Statutory Instrument Number 2 of 2022, hence a body Corporate with perpetual succession and a Common Seal. MMU strives to become an academic Centre of excellence, by recruiting high caliber staff. MMU therefore invites applications from suitably qualified and skilled Ugandans for the following positions: -

Job Purpose

To provide quality teaching, undertake research, and community engagement to promote Geography.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and update course materials, lesson plans, and syllabi in line with current approved curriculum.
• Prepare and deliver lectures, seminars, and related learning activities for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Set, invigilate, mark, and assess coursework, tests, and examinations, and provide timely feedback.
• Guide, advise and mentor students on academic progress and performance.
• Conduct original research and publish scholarly work in reputable academic journals, books, or related platforms.
• Disseminate research findings through conferences, seminars, workshops and webinars.
• Supervise student projects, theses, dissertations, internships, fieldwork, and placements.
• Participate in community outreach, serve on committees, and support student outreach programmes.
• Perform any other official duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Person Specifications

a) Qualifications

• PhD in Geography from a recognized awarding Institution, or on PhD Track.
• Master's Degree in Geography from a recognized awarding Institution.
• An Honours Bachelor of Arts Degree with Education (Majoring in Geography) from a recognized awarding Institution.

b) Experience

• Should have at least three (3) years of teaching experience in an institution of Higher Learning.
• Evidence of having published a scientific article in the last two (2) years, will be an added advantage.

c) Competences

• Innovative teaching methods.
• Digital Literacy.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Critical thinking, problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Highly adaptable and resilient.
• Teamwork and collaboration ethos.
• Conflict prevention and resolution traits.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Integrity and accountability.

Additional Notes

MMU is an equal opportunity employer, and appointments to all positions are based on merit. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted formally. Females and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: postgraduate degree

Job application procedure
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Interested and eligible candidates MUST ELECTRONICALLY submit the application documents below merged as one document in PDf

• Application letter.
• A detailed up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV) containing names and contacts of three (3) credible referees.
• Certified copies of the relevant academic/professional Transcripts and Certificates.
• Copies of relevant appointment and confirmation letter (s).
• Copy of National Identity Card.
• Details of the physical address, telephone contact and mail address.
• Any other relevant documentation to support the application.

N.B: Application not in one PDF file and those arriving after the closing time and date will not be considered. Details of the job advert can be accessed on the University website: www.mmu.ac.ug.

Applications should be addressed to:-

The University Secretary
Mountains of the Moon University
P.O. Box 837, Lake Saaka Campus, Block C, Ground Level
Fort Portal, Uganda.

The application must be received by 5:00 p.m. on 11th September 2026.

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