Vacancy title:
Lecturer - Department of Science, Technical & Vocational Education

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Education, Science & Engineering, Teachers & Education]

Jobs at:
Makerere University

Deadline of this Job:
Monday, September 14 2026

Duty Station:
Kampala | Kampala

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

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JOB DETAILS:

Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

Makerere University invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for various academic, administrative, and support staff positions.

Responsibilities or duties

• Teach, examine and grade students;
• Supervise research for students;
• Mentor junior staff;
• Conduct research and community outreach activities;
• Write proposals for attracting funding to the department;
• Perform any other official duties as assigned by the Head of Department

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

• PhD in Chemistry Education or PhD in Science Education with Chemistry Major;
• Master of Education in Science Education with Chemistry Major;
• An honors Bachelors degree of Science with Education (Chemistry Major) or Bachelor of Science (Chemistry Major) coupled with a Post Graduate Diploma in Education with Chemistry Major.

Experience needed

Not specified.

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

• Tenure of Appointment: Permanent
• Age Limit: APPLICANTS SHOULD NOT EXCEED FIFTY FIVE (55) YEARS OF AGE AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION.
• NOTE THAT: APPLICANTS FOR ALL OTHER POSITIONS SHOULD NOT EXCEED 55 YEARS OF AGE AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION.
• MAKERERE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: postgraduate degree

Job application procedure

Detailed job profiles and the application link can be found at:

All applications must be submitted electronically via the Makerere University Electronic Human Resource Management System through the above link (ehrms). Applicants will be required to provide the necessary information on the ehms and attach the following documents:

• An application letter clearly stating the job applied for and duly signed by the applicant.
• An up-to-date curriculum vitae. The curriculum must also state the names and addresses of at least three referees.
• Copies of academic certificates and transcripts from recognized academic institutions.
• Applicants for academic positions are required to attach their phd and or masters theses
• A minimum of three recommendation letters duly signed by the referees

The application should be addressed to:

The Chief Human Resource Officer

Makerere University

P.O. Box 7062 Kampala

Closing Date: 14th September 2026, 17:00 HRS Ε.Α.Τ

NOTE THAT:

• APPLICANTS FOR THE POSITION OF ASSISTANT LECTURER SHOULD NOT EXCEED 40 YEARS OF AGE AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION
• APPLICANTS FOR THE POSITION OF ASSISTANT LECTURER SHOULD HAVE A CGPA OF 4.0 AND ABOVE EXCEPT FOR APPLICANTS IN THE DEPARTMENTS OF PSYCHIATRY WHO SHOULD HAVE A CGPA OF 3.60 AND ABOVE.
• APPLICANTS FOR ALL OTHER POSITIONS SHOULD NOT EXCEED 55 YEARS OF AGE AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION.
• MAKERERE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER

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