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Senior Lecturer (Political Science)

Full time @Mountains of the Moon University (MMU) posted 16 minutes ago in Education
  • Kabarole District View on Map
  • Post Date : August 31, 2026
  • Apply Before : September 11, 2026
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Job Detail

  • Job ID 25942
  • Career Level  Officer
  • Experience  3 Years
  • Gender  Both
  • Industry  Education
  • Qualifications  Degree Bachelor
  • Job Type  Full time

Job Description

Job Title Senior Lecturer (Political Science)
Department Social Sciences
Reports to Head of Department
Salary Scale PU5
Age 60 Years and below
Terms of Employment Permanent
Number of Posts 01
REF.NO. EXT AD/APP/5/06/26

Job Purpose

To provide academic and administrative leadership in Political Science through high-quality teaching, research, innovation, supervision, mentorship and stakeholder engagement.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

  • Provide leadership in teaching, research, innovation, curriculum development, and knowledge transfer.
  • Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in relevant disciplines.
  • Supervise and mentor graduate students.
  • Conduct high-impact research and publish in reputable journals.
  • Prepare and secure competitive research grants.
  • Present research findings at conferences, seminars, and related forums, including policy briefs to Government.
  • Build research Teams for collaborative engagements with Partners, Government, Industry, NGOs, and Communities.
  • Participate in academic administration and administrative functions of the University (Planning, Budgeting, Representation on Statutory Committees, strategic initiatives, and supervision of project staff).
  • Perform any other official duties assigned

Person Specifications

  1. a) Qualifications
  2. a) PhD in Political Science from a recognized awarding institution.
    1. Master of Arts; Arts Social Sciences, or Public Administration, from a recognized awarding institution.
    2. 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.
    3. Experience
  3. Should have at least three (3) years of teaching experience, two (2) of which should have been at the level of Lecturer in a Higher Institution of L
  4. Should have at least three (3) new publications in the area of specialization, as the first author or corresponding author within the last five (5) years.
  • Should have supervised at least three (3) Graduate students to completion.
  1. Demonstrable evidence of Academic Leadership

 

  1. Competence

 

  1. Strong mentorship, talent development and team-building skills
  2. Demonstrated research grant collaboration abilities
  • Ability to uphold high academic honesty and ethical research practices
  1. Critical thinking, problem-solving and analytical skills
  2. Highly adaptable and resilient
  3. Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Leadership and management skills
  • Teamwork and collaboration ethos
  1. Conflict prevention and resolution traits
  2. Accuracy and attention to detail
  3. Integrity and accountability

 

 

 

APPLICATION PROCESS

Interested and eligible candidates MUST ELECTRONICALLY submit the application documents below merged as one document in PDF to applicationsSept2026@mmu.ac.ug:

 

  • 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 email 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, Block C, Ground Level

Fort Portal, Uganda.

The application must be received by 5:00 p.m. on 11th September 2026. MMU is an equal opportunity employer, and appointments to all positions are based on merit. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted formally. Females and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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