Background

Bishop Stuart University (BSU) is a Faith-Based Christian University founded in 2002 by Ankole Diocese of the Church of Uganda. Fully accredited and chartered by His Excellency, the President of Uganda in 2014, the University is located in Mbarara City, Western Uganda. Our Mission is to train and produce Responsible, Ethical, Employable, Entrepreneurial and God-fearing graduates (REEE+G).

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, BSU offers competitive salaries and excellent opportunities for career growth and professional development. The University now seeks to recruit competent and highly qualified professionals to contribute to the implementation of its 10-Year Strategic Plan (2025–2035) and the efficient operationalization of the University Council policies in a highly competitive higher education environment.

Role Context

The Lecturer in Physics delivers foundational and advanced physics courses, fostering critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and a deep appreciation for the fundamental laws governing the physical universe among students. Reports to the Head of Department, Science Education.

Qualifications

• Doctoral Degree or Master’s Degree with at least 3 years of teaching experience in Physics or a related field such as Applied Physics, Theoretical Physics, Astrophysics, or Materials Science.
• Practical experience in physics research, laboratory experimentation, or computational modelling.

Personal Competencies

• Passion for physics and the ability to inspire students through clear, engaging, and interactive teaching methods.
• Strong laboratory and technical skills, including proficiency in modern physics equipment, data analysis tools, and safety protocols.
• Alignment with Christian values, emphasizing the integration of faith and science, ethical conduct in research, stewardship of creation, and the responsible use of scientific knowledge.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills for delivering lectures, tutorials, laboratory sessions, and student mentoring.
• Commitment to inclusive education and supporting diverse learners in STEM disciplines.
• Adaptability to integrate theoretical concepts with practical applications and emerging topics such as renewable energy, quantum technologies, climate physics, and computational modelling.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate physics courses through lectures, tutorials, problem-solving sessions, and laboratory practicals.
• Design and conduct laboratory experiments, including preparation of materials, demonstration of techniques, and supervision of student work.
• Develop course syllabi, teaching materials, assessments (exams, assignments, projects, and reports), and provide timely grading with constructive feedback.
• Hold office hours, offer academic advising, and mentor students on research projects or career pathways in physics and related sciences.
• Incorporate ethical and faith-based discussions on the wonders of creation, stewardship of natural resources, and the application of physics to real-world challenges relevant to African contexts, such as energy access, environmental sustainability, and technological innovation.
• Contribute to curriculum development, program evaluation, and enhancement of practical skills to improve student employability in STEM fields.
• Participate in departmental activities, including seminars, committees, outreach programmes, and initiatives promoting science education.
• Engage in continuous professional development to remain current with advancements in physics and innovative pedagogical approaches.
• Maintain safe, inclusive, and well-equipped laboratory and classroom environments that reflect the university’s values of integrity, excellence, service, and respect for God’s creation.

Additional Notes

Foreign applicants will be responsible for their own work permit and related fees.

• Teach undergraduate physics courses through lectures, tutorials, problem-solving sessions, and laboratory practicals.
• Design and conduct laboratory experiments, including preparation of materials, demonstration of techniques, and supervision of student work.
• Develop course syllabi, teaching materials, assessments (exams, assignments, projects, and reports), and provide timely grading with constructive feedback.
• Hold office hours, offer academic advising, and mentor students on research projects or career pathways in physics and related sciences.
• Incorporate ethical and faith-based discussions on the wonders of creation, stewardship of natural resources, and the application of physics to real-world challenges relevant to African contexts, such as energy access, environmental sustainability, and technological innovation.
• Contribute to curriculum development, program evaluation, and enhancement of practical skills to improve student employability in STEM fields.
• Participate in departmental activities, including seminars, committees, outreach programmes, and initiatives promoting science education.
• Engage in continuous professional development to remain current with advancements in physics and innovative pedagogical approaches.
• Maintain safe, inclusive, and well-equipped laboratory and classroom environments that reflect the university’s values of integrity, excellence, service, and respect for God’s creation.

• Passion for physics and the ability to inspire students through clear, engaging, and interactive teaching methods.
• Strong laboratory and technical skills, including proficiency in modern physics equipment, data analysis tools, and safety protocols.
• Alignment with Christian values, emphasizing the integration of faith and science, ethical conduct in research, stewardship of creation, and the responsible use of scientific knowledge.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills for delivering lectures, tutorials, laboratory sessions, and student mentoring.
• Commitment to inclusive education and supporting diverse learners in STEM disciplines.
• Adaptability to integrate theoretical concepts with practical applications and emerging topics such as renewable energy, quantum technologies, climate physics, and computational modelling.

• Doctoral Degree or Master’s Degree with at least 3 years of teaching experience in Physics or a related field such as Applied Physics, Theoretical Physics, Astrophysics, or Materials Science.
• Practical experience in physics research, laboratory experimentation, or computational modelling.