PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To teach undergraduate and postgraduate students at the University through well researched and prepared lectures; maintain academic and professional excellence through research and dissemination of research findings; and Contribute to the University and wider society through community service.

KEY FUNCTIONS

1. To prepare well-researched lectures and delivering them to undergraduate and postgraduate students.

2. To set tests, examinations and course work in accordance with University policy and regulations.

3. To administer and invigilate tests and examinations according to University policy and regulations.

4. To mark tests, course works and examination scripts, compiling and grading examination results in accordance with University policy and regulations.

5. To guide and advise students on their academic performance.

6. To conduct research and disseminating research findings through conferences, seminars and publications.

7. To supervise undergraduate and post graduate students undertaking research projects.

8. To conduct seminars and tutorials.

9. To carry out administrative duties in the department as directed by the Head of Department.

KEY OUTPUTS

1. Well researched Lectures prepared and delivered.

2. Research conducted and research findings disseminated through conferences, seminars and publications.

3. Students undertaking research supervised.

4. Seminars conducted.

5. Tests, examinations, and coursework set, scripts marked and graded and results submitted on time.

6. Students guided and advised on their performance

PERSON SPECIFICATION

a) Should have a PhD in Economics (specializing in Econometrics or Macroeconomics) from a recognized awarding university/institution.

b) Must have at least three (3) years of teaching/research experience at the level of Lecturer in a recognized awarding university/institution.

c) Must have published at least three (3) articles in reputable peer reviewed journals or at least three (3) book chapters or one (1) book with an ISBN Number since last promotion/appointment to the rank of Lecturer.

d) Must be the principal or first author of at least one (1) article in (c) above.

e) Must be one of the first five co-authors for the other two (2) articles in (c) above.

f) Three (3) journal articles or book chapters submitted shall be vetted.

g) Must submit a Report of anti-plagiarism and credibility of the publishers duly signed by the Kyambogo University Librarian and the applicant.

h) Publications submitted must not be more than five years old at the time of application.

i) Should have supervised at least one (1) graduate student to completion since last promotion/appointment to the rank of Lecturer.

j) Should have contributed to community service.

• To prepare well-researched lectures and delivering them to undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• To set tests, examinations and course work in accordance with University policy and regulations.
• To administer and invigilate tests and examinations according to University policy and regulations.
• To mark tests, course works and examination scripts, compiling and grading examination results in accordance with University policy and regulations.
• To guide and advise students on their academic performance.
• To conduct research and disseminating research findings through conferences, seminars and publications.
• To supervise undergraduate and post graduate students undertaking research projects.
• To conduct seminars and tutorials.
• To carry out administrative duties in the department as directed by the Head of Department.

• Research and dissemination of research findings
• Supervision of research projects
• Teaching and lecturing
• Examination administration and grading
• Student guidance and advising
• Community service

• PhD in Economics (specializing in Econometrics or Macroeconomics)
• At least three (3) years of teaching/research experience at the level of Lecturer
• At least three (3) published articles in reputable peer-reviewed journals or three (3) book chapters or one (1) book with an ISBN Number since last promotion/appointment to the rank of Lecturer.
• Principal or first author of at least one (1) published article.
• One of the first five co-authors for the other two (2) articles.
• Report of anti-plagiarism and credibility of publishers.
• Publications not more than five years old.
• Supervised at least one (1) graduate student to completion.
• Contributed to community service.