Kabale University invites applications from suitably qualified and motivated professionals to fill the following positions under External Advert No. 1 of 2026. The University seeks to recruit competent academic staff who will contribute to excellence in teaching, research, innovation, and community engagement.
Available Positions
JOB TITLE: SENIOR LECTURER- Foundations of Education
Salary Scale: PU5 TNSc
No. of posts: 01
Serial. No.: EXT AD 01/1/2026
Responsible to: Head of department
Responsible for: Lower-level Academic Staff in the relevant discipline
- 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.
- Should have proven academic ability in research, publication and teaching.
- Should be computer literate.
- 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 at least three (3) scholarly publications in the area of specialization.
- Should have supervised at least three (3) graduate students to completion.
- Should have a good track record of service to the public.
JOB TITLE: LECTURER-Pathology
Salary Scale: PU6.1TSc
No. of posts: 01
Serial. No.: EXT AD 02/1/2026
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 Pathology
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.
- Should have the ability to work in a team and network with the like-minded.
JOB TITLE: LECTURER- Mechanical Engineering
Salary Scale: PU6.1TSc
No. of posts: 01
Serial. No.: EXT AD 03/1/2026
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.
- 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- Technical and Vocational Studies
Salary Scale: PU6.1TSc
No. of posts: 01
Serial. No.: EXT AD 04/1/2026
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.
- 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-Hospitality (re advertised)
Salary Scale: PU6.1TNSc
No. of posts: 01
Serial. No.: EXT AD 05/1/2026
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.
- 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- Civil Engineering (Structural Engineering) Readvertised
Salary Scale: PU6.1TSc
No. of posts: 01
Serial. No.: EXT AD 06/1/2026
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.
- 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 : ASSISTANT LECTURER-Vocational Studies Civil (Civil Engineering) Readvertised
Salary Scale: PU6.2TSC
No. of posts: 01
Serial. No.: EXT AD 07/1/2026
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
Suitably qualified and interested candidates should submit applications in sealed envelopes clearly indicating the position applied for and serial number. Applications must include:
- An up to date Curriculum Vitae
- Certified copies of transcripts and certificates
- Postal and telephone contacts
- Names and telephone contacts of three referees
Applicants are required to create their profile through the online recruitment portal: https://jobs.kab.ac.ug
Applications should be addressed to:
The University Secretary
Kabale University
P.O. Box 317, Kabale
OR
Kabale University Kampala Liaison Office
3rd Floor, Reev House, Plot 515,
Bombo Road, Wandegeya, Kampala
Email: us@kab.ac.ug
Deadline: 13th March 2026 at 5:00 pm
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants shall be subjected to a background check
Kabale University is an Equal Opportunities Organization.