Vacancy title:
Senior Lecturer (Political Science) – Re-advertised

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Education, Teacher]

Jobs at:
Mountains of the Moon University

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, January 9 2026

Duty Station:
Uganda | Uganda | Uganda

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, December 15 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

The main purpose of the job

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:

• Provide academic leadership and guidance in the department.
• Prepare and deliver lectures to students.
• Set and mark tests and examinations.
• Advise students on their academic performance.
• Conduct seminars and tutorials.
• Participate in curricular review and development.
• Write competitive fundable research grants.
• Identify and supervise research studies by undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Mentor academic staff in the department.
• Conduct community engagement activities in the department/Faculty.
• 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 in (Social Sciences) or (Public Administration) from a recognized awarding institution.

iii) Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences (Political Science option) or (Public Administration, Political Science option) with a minimum of Second-Class Upper Division, from a recognized awarding institution.

Experience and Competences

Should have:

a) Teaching experience of not less than five (5) years at the level of Lecturer in a higher education institution of learning.

b) At least three (3) internationally recognised peer-reviewed publications in the field of specialization in the last five years. Must be the first author in at least two (2) of the publications produced since appointment or promotion to the rank of Lecturer.

c) Supervised at least three (3) Masters Graduate students to completion.

d) Demonstrated leadership credentials in Higher Education Management. Having been a Head of Department, or Dean is an added advantage.

e) Demonstrated computer literacy and adequate communication skills are a MUST.

f) Demonstrated participation in community engagement activities is a MUST.

g) Implemented a research project(s) as assistant PI or member of a research team, is an added advantage.

h) Having implemented research project(s) as PI or member of a research team, and being registered with a professional body in the field of specialization will be an added advantage.

Additional Notes

Age: Not more than 50 years

Terms of Employment: Permanent

NUMBER OF POSTS: 01

REF.NO.: EXT AD/APP/06/01/25

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: postgraduate 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

• Application letter.
• A detailed up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV) containing names and contacts of three (3) credible referees.
• Certified copies of the relevant academic/professional Transcripts and Certificates.
• Copies of relevant Appointment and Confirmation letter (s).
• Copy of a National Identity Card.
• Details of the physical address, telephone contact and address.
• 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. O. Box 837, Lake Saaka Campus
Fort Portal City, Uganda.

The application must be received by 5:00 p.m. on 9th January 2026.

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