Senior lecturer – Social Work ( FULL TIME )

Job Title: Senior lecturer – Social Work

Salary: CU5

Reports to: Head of Department Social Work and Social Administration

Division: Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic Affairs

Main duties and Responsibilities:

1.    Participate in department/faculty decision making.

2.    Contribute effectively to the design and planning of programmes including preparation of course documentation as required.

3.    Effectively oversee the progress, examination and assessment of the students as designated by the Head of Department.

4.    Promote the work of the department and participate in the selection and induction of students.

5.    Assist in the curriculum development of the Department’s academic programmes.

6.    Seek to enhance the quality of education and provision by ensuring that high standards of teaching, research and learning are maintained on the relevant courses to which they contribute.

7.    Use teaching and learning strategies, which encourage student involvement and advance their independent learning.

8.    Participate in work -related training and staff development.

Carry out any other official duties as may be assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications and experience:

1.

Hold a PhD in Social work from a recognized institute of higher learning.

2.

Higher qualification relevant to the programme such as a post graduate degree in social work, a professional certification or evidence of satisfactory progress towards such qualifications.

3.

A good social work honours degree from a recognized institute of higher learning.

4.

Should have taught at university level for at least three years and supervised undergraduate or postgraduate student’s research.

5.

Should have published a minimum of two scholarly articles in internationally recognized journals in their area of expertise.

6.

Membership to a relevant professional body.

7.

Must be a committed Christian

APPLICATION PROCEDURE Submit a copy of your application which should include a letter clearly demonstrating suitability for the job; updated curriculum vitae; copies of academic and professional certificates, transcripts; samples of writing and photographs and the names and contacts of three referees to:

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 Email: akatabaazi@ucu.ac.ug DEADLINE: 5:00p.m. Friday, 30lh March 2012 Only short listed candidates will be contacted