New Recruitment Job (27 Positions) at Victoria University

New Recruitment Job (27 Positions)

Work Hours: Full-time, 08 hours per day

Salary: Attractive

Job Deadline: 27 July 2026

Number of Jobs: 01

Hiring Entity: Victoria University

Victoria University

Location: In Uganda

Job Details:

Victoria University is one of the Chartered Universities in Uganda. It values staff who are competent, committed, and passionate about their work and perform their duties with integrity and utmost diligence. The University is located in the centre of Kampala City. It is part of the Ruparelia Group of Companies. It endeavours to meet the learning and research needs of students and enhance the knowledge of the Lecturers. To achieve its Vision, Mission and Objectives the University invites applications from qualified candidates to fill the position below.

POSITIONS

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

REPORTS TO

Senior Lecturers, Lecturers,

Assistant Lecturers

Full Time

Head of Department

VACANCIES BY DISCIPLINE / FIELD

Faculty of Science and Technology

Discipline / Field	Position(s) Needed
Software Engineering	One Assistant Lecturer
Computer Engineering	One Assistant Lecturer
Computer Science	One Assistant Lecturer
Business Computing	One Assistant Lecturer
Blockchain Technologies	One Assistant Lecturer
Agriculture (Animal Science)	One Assistant Lecturer
Cinematography	One Assistant Lecturer

Faculty of Health Sciences

Discipline / Field	Position(s) Needed
Pharmacognosy	One Lecturer
Anatomy and Physiology	Two Lecturers
Clinical Pharmacy	One Lecturer

Faculty of Business and Management

Discipline /Field	Position(s) Needed
Human Resource Management	One Lecturer
Procurement and Supply Chain Management	One Senior Lecturer
Accounting and Finance	One Assistant Lecturer

Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Discipline / Field	Position(s) Needed
Journalism and Communication	One Senior Lecturer
Film Production	One Assistant Lecturer
International Relations	One Lecturer
Public Administration	One Lecturer
Communications Skills	One Assistant Lecturer
Foundation (HEG)	One Lecturer and One Assistant Lecturer

Institute of Education and Long-Life Learning

Discipline / Field	Position(s) Needed
Chemistry and Mathematics	One Assistant Lecturer
Early Childhood Education	One Senior Lecturer
School of Law
Discipline / Field	Position(s) Needed
Law	One Senior Lecturer
Law	One Lecturer
Law	Two Assistant Lecturers

ROLE PROFILES

SENIOR LECTURER

Overall Purpose

Teach, supervise, mentor, evaluate graduate and under-graduate students; conduct research in his/her area of expertise, disseminate research findings, participate in community service and supervise teaching staff below the rank of Senior Lecturer.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Teaching and Learning

Prepare, teach, mentor, supervise and evaluate graduate and under-graduate students using current, appropriate, effective teaching, learning methodologies and tools.

Liaise with the HOD to ensure that the teaching schedule for graduate and undergraduate students is available before beginning of semester.

Evaluate students using continuous assessments and end of the trimester exams through effective tools such as coursework, viva-voce, written exams and submitting results to the department on time.

Train and mentor graduate students and academic staff below his/her rank in area of expertise to enhance their learning and teaching skills.

Compile quarterly reports on the respective Academic activities and present to the Head of Department.

Participate in programme development and review.

Supervise student internship/field work in his/her discipline.

Attend departmental and faculty meetings when called upon.

Serve in the Faculty academic, innovation, research and other relevant committees.

2. Research, Publications, consultancies, and Grants

Conduct/participate, supervise novel researches and disseminate the findings through;

Refereed research journals and articles.

ii. Public lectures, conferences/symposiums, seminars and workshops.

Liaise with the HOD to provide high quality postgraduate research supervision and attract research students to the University.

Participate in writing proposals and bidding for grant projects as principal investigator (PI) or lead consultant in his/her area of specialization.

Review proposals for research grants by graduate students and other academic staff in order to offer guidance and feedback.

Offer expertise and strategic direction within own research field and review of journals/publications/books in their respective academic discipline.

Maintain a high-quality record of regular and original research publications of reputable standards in the relevant field or discipline.

3. Community Engagement

Participate in community engagements/outreaches in different organizations to identify problems related to the area of expertise and work towards solutions.

Act as a contact person in the specific field of engagement to stakeholders.

Attend relevant conferences/ symposia/ seminars/ workshops to disseminate research findings.

Assist the Dean/HoD in liaising with various communities and stakeholders in relation to student’s activities and other collaborations.

4. Financial

a) Generate revenue through grants and consultancies for the department and University at large.

Key Competencies

Ability to be updates with current research and trends in their field

Skill in relating theory to practical and real-world applications

Ability to design, plan, and deliver engaging lectures and tutorials

Use diverse teaching methods like lectures, discussions, group work and technology)

Clear verbal and written communication

Active listening and responsiveness to students’ needs and questions

Adaptability to new online or hybrid learning methods

Qualifications

i A PhD holder in a relevant field. ii Master’s degree in the relevant field. iii First class or 2nd Class Upper division Bachelors

iv Three (3) years of university teaching experience or relevant working experience in a reputable organisation or Industry.

v Six 6) recognised publications in the area of specialisation, three (3) of which one is the First/Corresponding/ Senior author.

vi Evidence of contributions to the Community

LECTURER

Overall Purpose

Prepare, teach, mentor and evaluate undergraduate, graduate students at the level of Masters, post graduate diploma using current, innovative, appropriate, effective teaching learning methodologies and tools.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Teaching and Learning:

Prepare, teach, mentor and evaluate undergraduate and graduate students using continuous assessments and end of semester exams through effective tools such as practical, viva-voce, invigilating written exams and timely submission of results to the HOD.

Prepare teaching schedule and lecture materials before beginning of semester and submitting to the HOD.

Train and mentor academic staff below his/her academic rank in his/her area of expertise, teaching and learning to build the teaching skills.

Promote theoretically informed and innovative approaches to learning and teaching.

Supervise student internship/field work in his/her discipline.

Provide training and mentorship sessions to graduate students to enhance their learning skills.

Participate in programme development and review as and when necessary.

Attend departmental meetings when called upon.

Compile quarterly reports on the respective Academic activities and present to the Head of Department.

2. Research, Publications, consultancies, and Grants:

Assist students under their supervision in the area of research, scholarly publication, grants writing and consultancy skills.

Contribute towards building a high-quality record of regular, original and reputable research publications in the relevant field or discipline.

Identify and submit grants and consultancy proposals for funding.

Participate in scholarly work such as writing peer reviewed articles, giving public lectures, attending conferences/symposia, seminars and workshops.

Review research proposals/projects of students and staff under his/her supervision and provide them with timely feedback.

3. Community Engagement:

Participate in the community engagements/outreaches in different organizations to identify problems related to the area of expertise and work towards solutions.

Act as a contact person in the relevant discipline of expertise.

Key Competencies

Good teaching and mentorship skills

Good research and publication skills.

Competent in grants and consultancies project writing

Communication skills.

Interpersonal skills

Good networking ability.

Result oriented

Innovative

Problem solving. j Decision making.

Qualifications

i A PhD in a relevant field. ii Master’s degree in the relevant field. iii First class or 2nd Class Upper division Bachelors

iv Three (3) years of university teaching experience or relevant working experience in a

reputable organisation or Industry.

v Four (4) recognised publications in the area of specialisation in the last two (2) years. vi Evidence of contributions to the Community

ASSISTANT LECTURER

Overall Purpose

Prepare, teach, mentor and evaluate under-graduate, and graduate students at the level of post-graduate diploma using current, innovative, appropriate and effective teaching and learning methodologies and tools.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Teaching and Learning:

To prepare, teach, mentor and evaluate undergraduate and postgraduate diploma students to enhance their learning skills.

Train and mentor Teaching Assistants in his/her area of expertise, teaching, and learning to build their teaching skills.

Evaluate students using continuous assessments and end-of-semester exams through relevant tools, invigilating written exams, and marking and submitting results to the department on time.

Supervise students’ internship/fieldwork in his/her discipline as per the departmentally approved schedule.

Attend departmental meetings when called upon.

Compile quarterly reports on the respective Academic activities and present to the immediate supervisor.

Preparing teaching schedule and lecture materials before the beginning of the semester and submitting to the HOD.

2. Research, Publications, consultancies, and Grants

Assisting students under their supervision in the area of research, scholarly publication, grants writing and consultancy skills.

To participate in scholarly work such as writing articles, giving public lectures,

To review research proposals/projects of undergraduate students and teaching assistants in the area of specialty and provide them with timely feedback.

To be a member of the faculty innovation and research committee.

3. Community Engagement

Assist the supervisor in community engagements/outreaches in different organizations to identify problems related to the area of expertise and work towards solutions as and when called upon.

Assist the immediate supervisor in liaising with various communities and stakeholders in relation to student activities and other collaborations.

Key Competencies

Good teaching skills.

Knowledge of appropriate research methods.

Communication skills.

Good interpersonal skills.

Good networking ability.

Result oriented.

Creativity.

Innovative.

Qualifications

i Master’s degree in a relevant field from a recognised Institution of higher learning. ii First class or 2nd Class division Bachelors

ill Three (3) years of university teaching experience or relevant working experience in a reputable organisation or Industry.

iv Two (2) recognised publications in the area of specialisation in the last two (2) years. v Evidence of contributions to the Community.

APPLYING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Interested persons who meet the requirements for the above position should submit soft copies of the application together with the following:

A detailed and up-to-date Curriculum Vitae.

Certified copies of academic transcripts, certificates and professional qualifications.

Evidence of appointment to the relevant teaching/research positions, supervision of graduate students, and community service undertaken.

Names and addresses of three referees who should be advised to send reference letters directly to the Human Resource Manager under confidential cover.

Evidence of contribution to the development and performance of colleagues through coaching and mentoring

Experience in preparing grant applications for submission

Ability to communicate well, conveying ideas and concepts clearly and effectively

Ability to develop skills in leading, motivating, developing and managing the performance of colleagues

Good leadership skills

Application procedure

Submissions should be sent in soft copies as one pf document to the following address not later than 27h July. 2026:
The Human Resource Manager,
Victoria University
P.O. Box 30688 Kampala – Uganda Email: jobs@vu.ac.ug