Employment Opportunities at Kabale University: External Advert No. 3/2026

Kabale University invites applications from suitably qualified, competent and interested candidates to fill various academic positions across different disciplines, as advertised under External Advert No. 3/2026.

The University seeks to recruit qualified professionals committed to excellence in teaching, research, innovation and community engagement.

Available Positions

JOB TITLE: SENIOR LECTURER-Obstetrics & Gynecology
Salary Scale: PU5TSc
No. of posts: 01
Serial No.: EXTAD 01/3/2026  
Responsible to: Head of department
Responsible for: Lower level Academic Staff in the relevant discipline

PURPOSE OF JOB

• To teach, supervise students and conduct research and publish.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares well-researched lectures and delivers them to undergraduate and post-graduate students.
• Sets tests, examinations and course work.
• Administers and invigilates tests and examinations.
• Marks tests, course work and examinations scripts, compiles and grades examination results.
• Guides and advises students on their academic performance.
• Conducts research and disseminates research findings through conferences, seminars and publications.
• Supervises undergraduate and post graduate students undertaking research projects.
• Conducts seminars and tutorials.
• Carries out official administrative duties in the department as directed by the Head of Department.
• Contributes to the University and wider society through community service.

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

• Should have an earned PhD in a relevant discipline

OR

Masters degree in Clinical Sciences.

• Should have proven academic ability in research, publication and teaching.

• Should have a minimum of five (5) years of teaching experience at a recognized academic institution of higher learning, three (3) of which should have been at Lecturer level

• Should have had three (3) publications in the area of specialization since promotion to the rank of Lecturer/
• Should have supervised at least three (3) graduate students to completion since promotion to Lecturer.
• Should have a good track record of service to the public.

• Should be computer literate.

JOB TITLE: SENIOR LECTURER-Computer Science
Salary Scale: PU5TSc
No.of Posts: 01
Serial. No.: EXT AD 02/3/2026
Responsible to: Head of department
Responsible for: Lower level Academic Staff in the relevant discipline

PURPOSE OF JOB

• To teach, supervise students and conduct research and publish.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares well-researched lectures and delivers them to undergraduate and post-graduate students.
• Sets tests, examinations and course work.
• Administers and invigilates tests and examinations.
• Marks tests, course work and examinations scripts, compiles and grades examination results.
• Guides and advises students on their academic performance.
• Conducts research and disseminates research findings through conferences, seminars and publications.
• Supervises undergraduate and post graduate students undertaking research projects.
• Conducts seminars and tutorials.
• Carries out official administrative duties in the department as directed by the Head of Department.
• Contributes to the University and wider society through community service.

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

• Should have an earned PhD in the relevant discipline from a recognized institution of higher learning.
• Should have proven academic ability in research, publication and teaching.
• Should have a minimum of five (5) years of teaching experience at a recognized academic institution of higher learning, three (3) of which should have been at Lecturer level
•  Should have had three (3) publications in the area of specialization since promotion to the rank of Lecturer.
• Should have supervised at least three (3) graduate students to completion since promotion to Lecturer.
• Should have a good track record of service to the public.
• Should be computer literate.

JOB TITLE : LECTURER- Law (readvertised)
Salary Scale: PU6.1TNSc
No. of posts: 01
Serial. No.: EXT AD 03/3/2026
Responsible to: Senior Lecturer
Responsible for: Lower-level Academic Staff

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• To conduct high quality research and teach undergraduate, postgraduate and research students as appropriate.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares lectures and delivers them to undergraduate and post-graduate students.
• Sets tests, examinations and course work.

• Administers and invigilates tests and examinations.
• Marks tests, course work and examinations scripts, compiles and grades examination results.
• Guides and advises students on their academic performance.
• Attends to students non-academic challenges and refers those that need further counseling and guidance.
• Conducts research and disseminates research findings through conferences, seminars and publications.
• Supervises undergraduate and post graduate students undertaking research projects.
• Conducts seminars and tutorials.
• Carries out official administrative duties in the department as directed by the Head of Department.
• Contributes to the University and wider society through community service.

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

• Should have an earned PhD in a relevant discipline.
• Should have excellent interpersonal and effective communication skills.

• Should have proven ability to conduct scholarly research.

• Should have the ability to work in a team and network with the like-minded.
• Should have at least two (2) years teaching experience at the level of Assistant Lecturer gained from a recognized institution of higher learning.
• Should have a good track record of service to the public.

• Should be computer literate.

JOB TITLE: LECTURER- Anaesthesia
Salary Scale: PU6.1TSc
No. of posts: 01
Serial. No.: EXT AD 04/3/2026
Responsible to: Senior Lecturer
Responsible for: Lower-level Academic Staff

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• To conduct high quality research and teach undergraduate, postgraduate and research students as appropriate.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares lectures and delivers them to undergraduate and post-graduate students.
• Sets tests, examinations and course work.
• Administers and invigilates tests and examinations.
• Marks tests, course work and examinations scripts, compiles and grades examination results.
• Guides and advises students on their academic performance.
• Attends to students’ non-academic challenges and refers those that need further counseling and guidance.
• Conducts research and disseminates research findings through conferences, seminars and publications.
• Supervises undergraduate and post graduate students undertaking research projects.
• Conducts seminars and tutorials.
• Carries out official administrative duties in the department as directed by the Head of Department.
• Contributes to the University and wider society through community service.

 PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

• Should have an earned PhD or Masters degree on PhD track in a relevant discipline.

OR

Master’s degree in Clinical Sciences

• 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 network with the like-minded.

JOB TITLE: LECTURER- Obstetrics & gynecology
Salary Scale: PU6.1TSc
No. of posts: 01
Serial. No.: EXT AD 05/3/2026
Responsible to: Senior Lecturer
Responsible for: Lower-level Academic Staff

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• To conduct high quality research and teach undergraduate, postgraduate and research students as appropriate.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares lectures and delivers them to undergraduate and post-graduate students.
• Sets tests, examinations and course work.
• Administers and invigilates tests and examinations.
• Marks tests, course work and examinations scripts, compiles and grades examination results.
• Guides and advises students on their academic performance.
• Attends to students’ non-academic challenges and refers those that need further counseling and guidance.
• Conducts research and disseminates research findings through conferences, seminars and publications.
• Supervises undergraduate and post graduate students undertaking research projects.
• Conducts seminars and tutorials.
• Carries out official administrative duties in the department as directed by the Head of Department.
• Contributes to the University and wider society through community service.

 PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

• Should have an earned PhD or Masters degree on PhD track in a relevant discipline.

OR

Master’s degree in Clinical Sciences

• 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 network with the like-minded.

JOB TITLE: LECTURER-Community Health
Salary Scale: PU6.1TSc
No. of posts: 01
Serial. No.: EXT AD 06/3/2026
Responsible to: Senior Lecturer
Responsible for: Lower-level Academic Staff

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• To conduct high quality research and teach undergraduate, postgraduate and research students as appropriate.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares lectures and delivers them to undergraduate and post-graduate students.

• Sets tests, examinations and course work.
• Administers and invigilates tests and examinations.
• Marks tests, course work and examinations scripts, compiles and grades examination results.
• Guides and advises students on their academic performance.
• Attends to students’ non-academic challenges and refers those that need further counseling and guidance.
• Conducts research and disseminates research findings through conferences, seminars and publications.
• Supervises undergraduate and post graduate students undertaking research projects.
• Conducts seminars and tutorials.
• Carries out official administrative duties in the department as directed by the Head of Department.
• Contributes to the University and wider society through community service.

 PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

• Should have an earned PhD in a relevant discipline from a recognized institution of higher learning.

• Should have a Masters and Bachelors Degree in a relevant Discipline

• Should have excellent interpersonal and effective communication skills.

• Should have proven ability to conduct scholarly research.
• Should have the ability to work in a team and network with the like-minded.
• Should have at least two (2) years teaching experience at the level of Assistant Lecturer gained from a recognized institution of higher learning.

• Should have a good track record of service to the public.
• Should be computer literate.

JOB TITLE: LECTURER-Industrial Chemistry
Salary Scale: PU6.1TSc
No. of posts: 01
Serial. No.: EXT AD 07/3/2026
Responsible to: Senior Lecturer
Responsible for: Lower-level Academic Staff

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• To conduct high quality research and teach undergraduate, postgraduate and research students as appropriate.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares lectures and delivers them to undergraduate and post-graduate students.

• Sets tests, examinations and course work.
• Administers and invigilates tests and examinations.
• Marks tests, course work and examinations scripts, compiles and grades examination results.
• Guides and advises students on their academic performance.
• Attends to students’ non-academic challenges and refers those that need further counseling and guidance.
• Conducts research and disseminates research findings through conferences, seminars and publications.
• Supervises undergraduate and post graduate students undertaking research projects.
• Conducts seminars and tutorials.
• Carries out official administrative duties in the department as directed by the Head of Department.
• Contributes to the University and wider society through community service.

 PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

• Should have an earned PhD in a relevant discipline from a recognized institution of higher learning.

• Should have a Masters and Bachelors Degree in a relevant Discipline

• Should have excellent interpersonal and effective communication skills.

• Should have proven ability to conduct scholarly research.
• Should have the ability to work in a team and network with the like-minded.
• Should have at least two (2) years teaching experience at the level of Assistant Lecturer gained from a recognized institution of higher learning.

• Should have a good track record of service to the public.
• Should be computer literate.

JOB TITLE: LECTURER-Literature
Salary Scale: PU6.1TNSc
No. of posts: 01
Serial. No.: EXT AD 08/3/2026
Responsible to: Senior Lecturer
Responsible for: Lower-level Academic Staff

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• To conduct high quality research and teach undergraduate, postgraduate and research students as appropriate.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares lectures and delivers them to undergraduate and post-graduate students.
• Sets tests, examinations and course work.
• Administers and invigilates tests and examinations.
• Marks tests, course work and examinations scripts, compiles and grades examination results.
• Guides and advises students on their academic performance.
• Attends to students’ non-academic challenges and refers those that need further counseling and guidance.
• Conducts research and disseminates research findings through conferences, seminars and publications.
• Supervises undergraduate and post graduate students undertaking research projects.
• Conducts seminars and tutorials.
• Carries out official administrative duties in the department as directed by the Head of Department.
• Contributes to the University and wider society through community service.

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

• Should have an earned PhD in a related field
• Should have a Masters and Bachelors Degree in a relevant Discipline

• Should have excellent interpersonal and effective communication skills.

• Should have proven ability to conduct scholarly research.
• Should have the ability to work in a team and network with the like-minded.
• Should have at least two (2) years teaching experience at the level of Assistant Lecturer gained from a recognized institution of higher learning.
• Should have a good track record of service to the public.
• Should be computer literate.

JOB TITLE: LECTURER-Tourism
Salary Scale: PU6.1TNSc
No. of posts: 01
Serial. No.: EXT AD 09/3/2026
Responsible to: Senior Lecturer
Responsible for: Lower-level Academic Staff

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• To conduct high quality research and teach undergraduate, postgraduate and research students as appropriate.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares lectures and delivers them to undergraduate and post-graduate students.
• Sets tests, examinations and course work.
• Administers and invigilates tests and examinations.
• Marks tests, course work and examinations scripts, compiles and grades examination results.
• Guides and advises students on their academic performance.
• Attends to students’ non-academic challenges and refers those that need further counseling and guidance.
• Conducts research and disseminates research findings through conferences, seminars and publications.
• Supervises undergraduate and post graduate students undertaking research projects.
• Conducts seminars and tutorials.
• Carries out official administrative duties in the department as directed by the Head of Department.
• Contributes to the University and wider society through community service.

 PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

• Should have an earned PhD in a related field
• Should have a Masters and Bachelors Degree in a relevant Discipline

• Should have excellent interpersonal and effective communication skills.

• Should have proven ability to conduct scholarly research.
• Should have the ability to work in a team and network with the like-minded.
• Should have at least two (2) years teaching experience at the level of Assistant Lecturer gained from a recognized institution of higher learning.

• Should have a good track record of service to the public.
• Should be computer literate.

JOB TITLE: LECTURER- Electrical Engineering
Salary Scale: PU6.1TNSc
No. of posts: 01
Serial. No.: EXT AD 10/3/2026
Responsible to: Senior Lecturer
Responsible for: Lower-level Academic Staff

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• To conduct high quality research and teach undergraduate, postgraduate and research students as appropriate.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares lectures and delivers them to undergraduate and post-graduate students.
• Sets tests, examinations and course work.
• Administers and invigilates tests and examinations.
• Marks tests, course work and examinations scripts, compiles and grades examination results.
• Guides and advises students on their academic performance.
• Attends to students’ non-academic challenges and refers those that need further counseling and guidance.
• Conducts research and disseminates research findings through conferences, seminars and publications.
• Supervises undergraduate and post graduate students undertaking research projects.
• Conducts seminars and tutorials.
• Carries out official administrative duties in the department as directed by the Head of Department.
• Contributes to the University and wider society through community service.

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

• Should have an earned PhD in a related field.
• Should have a Masters and Bachelors Degree in a relevant Discipline

• Should have excellent interpersonal and effective communication skills.

• Should have proven ability to conduct scholarly research.
• Should have the ability to work in a team and network with the like-minded.
• Should have at least two (2) years teaching experience at the level of Assistant Lecturer gained from a recognized institution of higher learning.

• Should have a good track record of service to the public.
• Should be computer literate.

JOB TITLE: ASSISTANT LECTURER-Culture and Heritage Studies
Salary Scale: PU 6.2TNSc
No. of posts: 01
Serial. No.: EXT AD 11/3/2026
Responsible to: Senior Lecturer

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• To assist the design, development and production of learning material and teaching.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists to prepare lecture material and conducts lectures to undergraduate students under the guidance of a Lecturer.
• Assists in setting tests, examinations and coursework.
• Assists in marking tests and examinations scripts and compiling examinations results.
• Assists in administering and invigilating tests, examinations and coursework.
• Assists in supervising student projects under guidance and supervision of a Lecturer.
• Assists in mentoring junior staff in academic growth and research.
• Carries out official administrative duties that may be assigned by the Head of Department.

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

• Should have a Masters degree in the relevant discipline.
• Should have a high level of academic potential to pursue higher degrees.

• Should have good interpersonal and effective communication skills.

• Should be computer literate.
• Should have a good track record of service to the public.

Application Procedure
Interested applicants are required to submit their applications through the Kabale University Online Recruitment System by following these steps:

1. Visit the recruitment portal: https://jobs.kab.ac.ug/
2. Register and create an applicant profile.
3. Complete the online application form for the desired position.
4. Upload all required supporting documents and submit the application before the deadline.

Application Deadline: Friday, 13th November 2026, at 5:00 PM (EAT).

Important Information:

• Hard copy applications will not be accepted or considered.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Applicants will be subjected to background checks.

Applicants and members of the public are encouraged to regularly visit the Kabale University Noticeboard for the latest employment opportunities, official announcements and other important University updates.

Kabale University is an Equal Opportunities Organization.