Vacancy title:
Senior Lecturer (Political Science)

[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 and leadership roles.

Duties and Responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities shall be to:

1. Provide academic leadership and guidance in the department.
2. Prepare and deliver lectures to students.
3. Set and mark tests and examinations.
4. Advise students on their academic performance.
5. Conduct seminars and tutorials.
6. Participate in curriculum review and development.
7. Write competitive fundable research grants.
8. Identify and supervise research studies by undergraduate and postgraduate students.
9. Mention academic staff in the department.
10. Conduct community engagement activities in the department/Faculty.
11. Perform any other official duties assigned from time to time by the supervisor.

Person Specifications
Qualifications
Should possess a;
i) PhD in Political Science from a recognized awarding institution.
ii) Master of Arts; Arts Social Sciences or Public Administration from a recognized awarding Institution.
iii) Bachelor of Arts Social Sciences (Political Science option) or Public Administration (Political Science option) with a First Class or Second-Class Upper Division, from a recognized awarding institution.

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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