Vacancy title:
Lecturer Linguistics (English language)

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

Jobs at:
Mountains of the Moon University

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, November 14 2025

Duty Station:
Uganda | Fort portal | Uganda

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, November 3 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

To teach, supervise, conduct and promote research studies, disseminate research findings and participate in community service.

Duties and Responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities shall be to:

1. Prepare and conduct lectures to undergraduate and postgraduate students.
2. Conduct research and disseminate research findings.
3. Supervise students undertaking research.
4. Conduct seminars and tutorials.
5. Set coursework, tests, and examinations according to the University standards.
6. Administer coursework, as well as manage and invigilate tests and examinations according to the University standards.
7. Mark tests, examination scripts and compile results according to approved grading standards of the University.
8. Attend to students’ inquiries and academic issues.
9. Perform any other official duties assigned from time to time

Person Specifications

Qualifications
Should possess a:
i) PhD in Linguistics (English Language) from a recognized awarding Institution.
ii) Masters in Linguistics (English Language) from a recognized awarding Institution.
iii) Bachelor of Arts in Languages or Bachelor of Arts with Education (English Language and Literature) First Class or Second-Class Upper Division from a recognized awarding Institution.
iv) Any other English language proficiency training is an added advantage.

Experience and Competences
Should have:
a) Three (3) years of teaching at the level of Assistant Lecturer in a higher education institution of learning.
b) At least two (2) publications in the field of specialisation after attainment of a PhD.
c) Demonstrated computer literacy and adequate communication skills are as MUST.
d) Implemented research project(s) as assistant PI or member of a research team is an added advantage.
e) Registration with a professional body in the field of specialisation is an added advantage.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: bachelor 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

1. Application letter.
2. A detailed up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV) containing names and contacts of three (3) credible referees.
3. Certified copies of the relevant academic/professional Transcripts and Certificates.
4. Copies of relevant Appointment and Confirmation letter (8).
5. Copy of a valid National Identity Card or evidence of renewal process.
6. Details of the physical address, telephone contact and email address.
7. 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. D. Box 837, Lake Saska Campus
Fort Portal City, Uganda.

The application must be received by 5:00 p.m. on November 14, 2025. MMU is an equal opportunity employer, and appointments to all positions are based on merit. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Females and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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