Senior Lecturer job at Soroti University

Vacancy title:
Senior Lecturer

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Education, Healthcare, Science & Engineering]

Jobs at:
Soroti University

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, January 23 2026

Duty Station:
Uganda | Soroti

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, January 12 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

Soroti University is a Public University in Uganda located in Soroti City, Eastern Uganda Seven (7) kilometres along Soroti-Moroto Road. The University Secretary hereby invites applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the vacant posts listed below that exist in the University:

Purpose of the Job

To teach, supervise, promote research, disseminate research findings, and participate in Community Service.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

• PhD in Environmental Health.
• Master of Science- Environmental Health or Master of Public Health – Environmental Science
• Bachelors Degree in Environment Health.
• Registration with the Uganda Allied Health Professional Council with a valid practicing license.

Experience needed

• At least three (3) years’ teaching at the level of Lecturer in an Institution of Higher Learning, or three (3) years of research in a reputable organization or 3 years of Public Health practice.
• Evidence of research in the relevant field with at least three (3) newly recognized publications within the last five years in peer reviewed journals, a book, or book chapters with ISBN Numbers
• Evidence of supervision of graduate student to completion.

Responsibilities or duties

• Teaching and assessing undergraduate and postgraduate students according to set guidelines of the University.
• Mentoring students.
• Conducting research.
• Supervising undergraduate and postgraduate research projects.
• Offering community service.

Key Outputs

• Lectures, seminars, and tutorials conducted.
• Research conducted and research findings disseminated/published.
• Students’ research supervised.
• Student assessments done.
• Community service activities carried out.

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
• Soroti University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• Applicants should only apply for a maximum of two (2) positions only.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: postgraduate degree

Job application procedure

Applicants are required to submit six (6) copies of the 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 submitted to Central Registry, level 2, Room 208, OR through postage addressed to:

The University Secretary,

Soroti University,

P.O Box 211,

Soroti,

Uganda.

All applications should provide names, addresses, telephone contacts and addresses of two referees, one of whom should be the previous or current employer or supervisor.

Job description and person specification are available on the Soroti University website .

NOTE:

1) Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

2) Soroti University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

3) Applicants should only apply for a maximum of two (2) positions only.

CLOSING DATE: 23rd January 2026, 5:00PM EAT

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