Vacancy title:
Senior Lecturer – Sociology (Social Research Methods)

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Teachers & Education]

Jobs at:
Kyambogo University

Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, April 30 2025

Duty Station:
Kampala | Kampala | Uganda

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, March 31 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Department: Sociology

Faculty: Social Sciences

Specialization: Social Research Methods

Salary Scale: M5

Number of Vacancies: 2

Job Summary:

The Senior Lecturer in Social Research Methods will teach and conduct research in research methodologies, data analysis, and sociological inquiry. The role involves supervising research students and contributing to the development of advanced research methods courses.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Teaching & Instruction
   • Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Social Research Methods.
   • Design and implement innovative teaching techniques for data analysis.
2. Research & Publications
   • Conduct research in social methodologies and publish findings.
   • Participate in international conferences and workshops on research methods.
3. Student Supervision & Mentorship
   • Supervise postgraduate research projects.
   • Train students in qualitative and quantitative research methodologies.
4. Program Development
   • Assist in revising research methods curricula.
   • Integrate modern digital tools and software for research analysis.
5. University & Community Engagement
   • Engage with research institutes and think tanks.
   • Contribute to faculty decision-making and mentorship programs.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• A PhD in Sociology or Social Research Methods.
• At least 3 years of university teaching experience.
• A strong research portfolio with publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• Expertise in qualitative and quantitative research methods.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: postgraduate degree

Job application procedure
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• Interested candidates should submit their applications in triplicate to the Director, Human Resources, Kyambogo University, P.O. Box 1, Kyambogo, Kampala, Uganda, not later than 30th April 2025.
• Applications should include:
• A completed application form (downloadable from the University website: www.kyu.ac.ug).
• A detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• Certified copies of academic certificates and transcripts.
• Three recent passport-size photographs.
• A copy of the National ID or Passport.
• Three reference letters from persons familiar with the candidate’s academic and professional work.
• Applications can also be submitted electronically (in PDF format).
• For detailed job descriptions and person specifications, visit the Kyambogo University website: kyu.ac.ug.

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