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Lecturer - Department of Chemistry
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Lecturer - Department of Chemistry

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Makerere University invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the position of Lecturer in the Department of Chemistry. The role is a permanent appointment based at the main campus in Kampala and reports to the Head of Department. The successful candidate will contribute to teaching, research, student supervision, mentorship and resource mobilization within the department.

  • Duty Station: Kampala
  • Reporting To: Head of Department
  • Tenure of Appointment: Permanent
  • Remuneration: PU6.1
  • Employment Type: Full-time
  • Location: Kampala, Uganda - Makerere Hill Road, P.O. Box 7062, Kampala

Key Duties and Responsibilities

  • Teach, examine and grade students
  • Supervise research for students
  • Mentor junior staff
  • Conduct research and community outreach activities
  • Write proposals for attracting funding to the department
  • Perform any other official duties as assigned by the Head of Department

Qualifications, Skills and Requirements

  • PhD in Chemical Engineering or PhD in Industrial Chemistry
  • Masters degree in Chemical Engineering or Masters in Industrial Chemistry
  • An honors Bachelors degree in Industrial Chemistry or BSc. Chemical Engineering

About Makerere University

Established in 1922 as a humble technical school with 14 day students studying Carpentry, Building and Mechanics, Makerere University (later Uganda Technical College) has grown to become one of the oldest and most prestigious Universities in Africa and the world. With over 143 programmes/courses available across 10 colleges, the University learns by doing and aspires to generate new knowledge in Technology, Medicine, Agriculture, Business and other Sciences to improve livelihoods locally and beyond. Its motto is "We Build for the Future". The main campus is located on Makerere Hill Road, P.O. Box 7062, Kampala, Uganda. Working in the Department of Chemistry offers an opportunity to contribute to Makerere's mandate of excellence in teaching, research and community outreach within a collaborative academic environment.

Application Procedure

  • Visit the Makerere University Electronic Human Resource Management System at https://ehrms.mak.ac.ug/recruitment/jobs
  • Against each job post on the list, click View Details to view the detailed job composition
  • For the vacancy you are interested in (Lecturer, Department of Chemistry), click Apply Now
  • Tick off the items that match your identity from the menu and click Continue
  • Fill in details requested in the account creation form, reading and following all instructions carefully to prevent your application from not being considered, then click Start Application
  • An email will be sent to reset your password. If you don't receive it, check your spam folder. Open the email, click Visit System, enter your registration email, and follow the link sent to set your new password
  • On clicking submit, your dashboard will show a list of your applications. Against each application, click Complete Application
  • Follow through the menu of application steps till completion, ensuring to SAVE at each step. When you click Finish, your dashboard should show "Submitted"
  • Attach the following documents: (a) An application letter clearly stating the job applied for and duly signed by the applicant (b) An up-to-date curriculum vitae stating names and addresses of at least three referees (c) Copies of academic certificates and transcripts from recognized academic institutions (d) PhD and/or Masters theses (required for academic positions) (e) A minimum of three recommendation letters duly signed by the referees
  • The application should be addressed to: The Chief Human Resource Officer, Makerere University, P.O. Box 7062, Kampala
  • For inquiries, send an email to employdiv@mak.ac.ug
  • All applications must be submitted electronically via the EHRMS before the closing date and time

Note

NOTE THAT: APPLICANTS SHOULD NOT EXCEED FIFTY FIVE (55) YEARS OF AGE AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION. NOTE THAT: APPLICANTS FOR THE POSITION OF ASSISTANT LECTURER SHOULD NOT EXCEED 40 YEARS OF AGE AND SHOULD HAVE A CGPA OF 4.0 AND ABOVE (3.60 FOR PSYCHIATRY). NOTE THAT: MAKERERE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER. Only applications submitted via the EHRMS will be considered.

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