Jobs at Uganda Christian University- Lecturer, Social Work

Job Title: Lecturer- Social Work (3 positions)

Job Title: Lecturer – Social Work (3 positions)

Salary: CU6

Reports to: Head of Department Social Work and Social Administration

Division: Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic Affairs)

Job Purpose:

This is a full time position where the suitable candidate must be able to teach at least two of the following subjects:

Development and Social Work, Social Work Theory and Practice, Elements of Social Work Intervention, Introduction to Social Work, Introduction to Social Work Administration, Social Work Research Methods, Social Work and Chronic Illness, Social Work and Mental Illness.

Qualifications and experience

1. Hold a Master of Social Work degree from a recognized institute of higher learning.

2. A good Social Work honours degree.

3. Should have at least 3 years experience in teaching and supervising research for either undergraduates or postgraduate students in an institution of higher learning.

4. Membership to professional associations, societies or bodies.

5. Ability to use Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) to support teaching and learning.

6. Must be a committed Christian.

Main duties and Responsibilities

Teaching normal workload of between 18 to 21 hours per semester.
Prepare course outlines for all courses taught according to the University format.
Prepare assessment tools and marking guides accordingly.
Teaching and assessment of students in accordance with the University’s curriculum.
Expected to be present for all lectures.
Maintenance of regular office hours for attending to students’ questions.
Participation in regular academic and administrative meetings.
To chair and participate on ad-hoc or volunteer committees from time to time.
Supervising students on placements – internships, research papers and projects.
Advising students on academic issues.
Should be willing to uphold the University’s instruments of Christian identity.
Any other official duties as may be assigned by the Head of Department.

Application method:

1. Send an application letter together with updated Curriculum Vitae and three references.

2. Attach copies of academic and professional certificates and transcripts

To:

The Human Resource Manager
Uganda Christian University
Pilkington Building
P. O. Box. 4, Mukono
Uganda

Email: akatabaazi@ucu.ac.ug

Deadline: 5:00p.m. Friday, 30th March 2012