Lecturer (Department of Marketing and Entrepreneurship, Faculty of Business and Development Studies) at Gulu University

Gulu University is a Public University established by Statutory Instrument No. 16 of 2003. The University was set to serve as a launch pad for equitable development in Uganda providing knowledge and skills and stimulating innovations in education, technology, economic advancement and social development. The University is located in Gulu City with campuses in Kitgum District, Hoima City and a Constituent College Project in Moroto District.
The Vision of the University is “To be the leading Academic Institution for promotion of Community Transformation and Industrialization for Sustainable Development”.
The Mission of the University is “To provide access to Quality Higher Education, Training, Research and Innovations for the Delivery of Appropriate Services towards Community Transformation and Sustainable Development”.
To achieve its Vision and Mission, the University invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following positions:
Position: Lecturer (Department of Marketing and Entrepreneurship, Faculty of Business snd Development Studies)
Number of Vacancies: 1 (One)
Salary Scale: M6.1 (Teaching Non-Science)
Reports To: Head of Department
Job Purpose:
To support the implementation of the students’ academic and research programmes of the University .

Key Duties and Responsibilities
• Prepares learning materials and delivers lectures to the undergraduate students.
• Participates in the development of Manuals and kits for the conduct, supervision, and evaluation of practical assignments to students.
• Undertakes research to support the development of the University academic research proposals.
• Supervises students’ academic research and industrial practice programmes and activities.
• Provides technical support and support supervision to Assistant Lecturers and other junior academic staff.
• Participates in the review, development, and implementation of the University curriculum
• Actively engage with the community/industry to facilitate practical orientation of students.
• Performs any other duties as may be assigned from time to time

Person Specifications:
Must be a Ugandan citizen who possesses the following:
• Must be a holder of a PhD Degree in any Business-related field(s).
• Must be a holder of Master’s Degree in Business Administration or Procurement and Logistics.
• Must be a holder of a Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement and Logistics Management.
• Must have either delivered three (3) Seminar papers or has two (2) publications in internationally recognized Academic journals.
• Relevant teaching or research experience of not less than three (3) years in a reputable University or organization;
• Demonstrated ability in effective communication; collaboration, networking, problem identification and solving, supervision and evaluation of academic research projects.
• Excellent skills in research project writing, implementation, and supervision.
• Practical knowledge of current issues and trends University academic research methodology, supervision, and development of learners.
• Must have effective communication skills
• Must be industrious and self-driven and able to work with minimum supervision.
• Must be computer literate.
• Must be 45 years old or below at the time of application.
Tenure of Appointment: The appointment shall be permanent after successful completion of a probation period of 6 (six) months.

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