Assistant Lecturer at Soroti University
- Company: Soroti University
- Location: Uganda
- State: Uganda
- Job type: Full-Time
- Job category: Education Jobs in Uganda
Job Description
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To conduct high-quality research and teach undergraduate and research students as appropriate.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
• Master’s Degree in Accounting or Accounting and Finance or related field from a recognized University or Institution.
• Bachelors’ Degree with at least Second-Class Honors Upper Division in Commerce (Accounting or Finance option), Business Administration (Accounting or Finance option), B.Sc. (Finance and Accounting from a recognized University or Institution.
Professional accounting qualification such as ACCA, CPA or CIMA will be an added advantage.
• Should have excellent interpersonal and effective communication skills.
• Should have proven ability to conduct scholarly research.
• Should be computer literate.
• Should have the ability to work in a team and create network with colleagues.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• To prepare and conduct lectures to undergraduate and postgraduate students using innovative approaches which include e-learning.
• To guide and advise students on their academic performance and attending to their queries on academic issues.
To conduct research in areas of specialization among the communities and disseminate the research findings.
• To supervise and mentor undergraduate undertaking research projects.
• To organize, attend and conduct seminars and relevant training.
• To set tests, examinations and course work according to University standards and policies.
• To mark tests and examinations scripts and compiling results according to approved grading standards of the University.
To contribute to the University and wider society through community service.
KEY OUTPUTS
• Lectures to undergraduate and postgraduate students conducted.
• Students guided and advised on their academic performance.
• Research in areas of specialization among the communities and conducted and disseminated.
• Students undertaking research supervised and mentored.
• vi) Seminars and relevant training organized, conducted and attended. vii) Tests, examinations and course works set.
• viii) Tests and examinations scripts marked and results compiled.
• ix) Community service to the University and wider society carried out
Method of Application
Six (6) copies of a letter of application together with an up-to-date Curriculum vitae, a photocopy of the National Identity card or Passport biodata page, certified copies of academic and professional qualifications, appointment letters where applicable, and letters of reference should be addressed to:The University Secretary, Soroti University, P.O Box 211, Soroti, Uganda or
sent in one (1) PDF file by e-mail to [email protected] not later than 6th October 2023. All applications should provide names, addresses, telephone contacts and e-mail addresses of two referees one of whom should be the previous or current employer or supervisor.
NB: 1) Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
2) Soroti University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
