Jobs at Islamic University in Uganda

The office of the university secretary, Islamic University in Uganda (IUIU) invites suitably qualified candidates to fill the following vacant positions for the 2013/2014 academic year :

Jobs for Lecturers and teaching assistants 

A. FACULTY OF SCIENCE

1. Department of Computer Science and Information Technology
(a) Post: Lecturer – (3)
(b) Post: Teaching Assistant – (3)
2. Department of Mathematics and Statistics
(a) Post: Assistant Lecturer – Statistics/Mathematics (1)
3. Department of Environmental Science
(a) Post: Assistant Lecturer (2)
4. Department of Food Science and Nutrition
(a) Post: Assistant Lecturer (2)

B. FACULTY OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

1. Department of Mass Communication (a) Post: Assistant Lecturer –(3)
(b)Post: Teaching Assistant (4)
2. Department of Social Work and Social Administration
(a) Post: Assistant Lecturer (2)
(b) Post: Teaching Assistant (2)
3. Department of Economics and Development studies
(a) Post: Assistant Lecturer – Development studies (2)
(b) Post: Assistant Lecturer – Economics (1)
(b) Post: Teaching Assistant – Development Studies (3)
4. Department of Geography
(a) Post: Assistant Lecturer (1)
(b) Post: Teaching Assistant (1)
5. Department of History
(a) Post: Assistant Lecturer (1)
(b) Post: Teaching Assistant (1)
6. Department of Literature, Languages and Linguistics
(a) Post: Senior Lecturer (1)
(b) Post: Assistant Lecturer (1)
7. Department of Political Science
(a) Post: Lecturer (1)
(b) Post: Assistant Lecturer (1)

C. FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES

1. Department of Business Studies
1 Post: Senior Lecturer – Business Studies (1)
2 Post Lecturer – Business Studies (2)
3 Post: Lecturer – Accounting and Finance (1)
4 Post: Assistant Lecturer – Accounting (1)
5 Post: Assistant Lecturer – Banking and Finance (1)
6 Post: Teaching Assistant – Accounting (1)
7 Post: Assistant Lecturer – Marketing (1)
8 Post: Assistant Lecturer – Procurement and logistics (2)
9 Post: Teaching Assistant – Procurement and Logistics (1)
2. Department of Public Administration
(a) Post: Professor – Management/Human Resource (1)
(b) Post: Lecturer – Public Administration (2)
(b) Post: Lecturer – Human Resource (1)
(c) Post: Assistant Lecturer – Human Resource (1)
1 Post: Teaching Assistant – Secretarial Studies (1)

D. FACULTY OF ISLAMIC STUDIES AND ARABIC LANGUAGE

1. Department of Islamic Studies
(a) Post: Senior Lecturer – (1)
2. Department of Arabic Studies
(a) Senior Lecturer (1)

E. FACULTY OF EDUCATION

1. Department of Education Psychology (a) Post: Senior Lecturer (1)
(b) Post: Lecturer (2)
2. Department of Educational Management and Administration
(a) Post: Senior Lecturer (1)
3. Department of Curriculum and Instruction
(a) Post: Senior Lecturer (1)
(b) Post: Lecturer (1)
(c) Post: Assistant Lecturer (2)
4. Department of Education Foundation (a) Post: Lecturer (1)
(b) Post: Assistant Lecturer (1)

F. FACULTY OF LAW

1. Department of Common Law
(a) Post: Lecturer (4)
Summary of minimum qualifications for academic positions
Teaching Assistant (IUA6 Salary Scale):
At-least a 2nd Class Upper degree in the relevant field.
Assistant Lecturer (IUA5 Salary Scale):
A Masters degree in the relevant field.
Lecturer (IUA4 Salary Scale):
A Masters degree or a PhD in the relevant field. For lecturers in the Faculty of Law and the Department of Computer Science and Information Technology, a minimum of a Masters degree in Law or the relevant Computer Science or Information Technology field is the requirement.
Senior Lecturer (IUA3 Salary Scale):
A Masters or Phd in the relevant field, at-least 9 years of teaching experience in a University, four journals or book articles or a good book.
Professor (IUA1 Salary Scale):
A PhD in the relevant field, 15 years of good teaching experience at University level, publication of 15 articles in recognized journals and books, or at-least a combination of a good book and 10 articles or two good books.

ADMINISTRATIVE/SUPPORT POSITIONS

1. JOB TITTLE : Assistant Engineer (Civil) (1 post)
Responsible to: University Engineer
Salary Scale: IU A4
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor of Engineering (Civil)
2. JOB TITTLE : Administrative Officer (Legal) (1 post)
Responsible to: University Secretary
Salary Scale: IUA4
Minimum Requirements
i LLB (honors) and a Diploma in Legal Practice
ii At least one year’s working experience.
3. JOB TITTLE : Administrative Officer (Planner) (1 post)
Responsible to: University Secretary
Salary Scale: IUA4
Minimum Requirements
i Honors degree in Statistics, Economics, Quantitative Economics or a related qualification from a recognized institution, plus two years working experience.
Other Requirements
i A Masters degree in any of the above from a recognized institution and two years’ working experience in a similar job will be added advantage.
4. JOB TITTLE : Administrative Officer (International Students Affairs, Staff Development & Scholarship Matters) (1 post)
Responsible to: Academic Registrar
Salary Scale: IUA4
Minimum Requirements
i Masters degree from a recognized institution with a bias in Education, International/Public Relations, Social Sciences or any related qualification
ii At least one year of teaching or employed at the level of a Teaching/Administrative Assistant
iii Fluency in Arabic and or French/Kiswahili
5. JOB TITTLE : Assistant News Editor & Marketing, IUIU FM Radio (1 post)
Responsible to: Head of Department, Mass Communication
Salary Scale: IUA6
Minimum Requirements
i Bachelors degree (Upper) in Communication, Public Relations, Management, Marketing, Sales Management or Business Management.
ii Skills in radio programming, production and management.
6. OB TITTLE : Production Assistant IUIU FM Radio (1 post)
Responsible to: Head of Department, Mass Communication
Salary Scale: IUA6
Minimum Requirements
i Bachelors degree (Upper) in Communication, Radio Production or any other related field.
ii Possession of IT and radio programming skills will be added advantage.
7. JOB TITTLE : Daawa Officer/Imaam (1 post) Responsible to: University Coordinator
Salary Scale: IUA6
Minimum Requirements
i. BA Sharia or Islamic Studies or any other related qualification.
ii. Fluency in English is a must.
iii. Two years’ working experience in a similar job will be added advantage
8. JOB TITTLE : Assistant Counselor (1 post)
Responsible to: University Coordinator
Salary Scale: IUA6
Minimum Requirements
i Bachelors degree (Upper) in Guidance and Counseling, Social Work and Social Administration, or any related degree from a reorganized University and relevant working experience.
9. JOB TITTLE : Administrative Assistant (3 posts) Responsible to: University Secretary
Salary Scale: IUA6
Minimum Requirements
i Bachelors degree (Upper) in Public Administration, Human Resource Management, Development Studies, Education, Business Computing, BIT or BSc. Computer Science, or Social Sciences from a recognized institution.
10. JOB TITTLE : Administrative Secretary (5 posts)
Responsible to: University Secretary
Salary Scale IUA 6
Minimum Requirements
i Bachelors degree (Upper) in Secretarial and Administrative Studies
11. JOB TITTLE : Computer Laboratory Officer (1 post)
Responsible to: Head of Department ICT
Salary Scale: IUA6
Minimum Requirements
i Bachelors degree (Upper) of Information Technology or Computer Science.
12. JOB TITTLE :Mechanical Technician (1post)
Responsible to: University Engineer
Salary Scale: IUG4
Minimum Requirements:
i A Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (at least class 2) with at least two years’ working experience.
13. JOB TITTLE : Records Assistant (2posts)
Responsible to: University Secretary
Salary Scale: IUG5
Minimum Requirements:
i A Diploma (at least class 2)in Records Management
14. JOB TITTLE : Library Assistant (5 posts)
Responsible: University Librarian
Salary Scale: IUG 5
Minimum Requirements
i Diploma (at least class 2) in Library and Information Science.
15. JOB TITTLE : Computer Laboratory Attendant (6 posts)
Responsible to: Head of Department ICT
Salary Scale: IUG 5
Minimum Requirements:
i Diploma (at least class 2) in ICT or its equivalent
16. JOB TITTLE : Plumber (1 post) Responsible to: University Engineer
Salary Scale: IU G5
Minimum Requirements
i Ordinary Diploma in Water Engineering from a recognized institution
ii At least two years working experience in a reputable institution
17. JOB TITTLE : Enrolled Nurse (1 Post)
Responsible to: University Medical Officer
Salary Scale: IU G6
Minimum Requirements
i A Certificate in Enrolled Nursing and must be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council plus 2 years working experience
18. JOB TITTLE : Library Security Assistant (2 posts)
Responsible to: University Librarian
Salary Scale: IUG8
Minimum Requirements
i Certificate (at least class 2) in Library and Information Science from a recognized institution.
19. JOB TITTLE :Lorry Driver (1 Post)
Responsible to: University Engineer
Salary Scale: IUG8
Minimum Requirements:
i UCE (‘O’ Level) and a valid driving permit with at least two classes (CH inclusive).
20. JOB TITTLE : Lorry Attendant
Responsible to: University Engineer
Salary Scale: IUG 8
Minimum Requirements
i UCE (‘O’ Level) or its equivalent. A valid driving permit will be added advantage
21. JOB TITTLE : Security Guards (10 posts)
Responsible to: Security Officer
Salary Scale: IUG8
Minimum Requirements
i UCE (‘O’ level) and relevant training in security matters. Experience in similar position will be added advantage.
22. JOB TITTLE : Office Messengers (6posts)
Responsible to: University Secretary
Salary Scale: IUG8
Minimum Requirements
i UCE (“O”Level) Certificate. Possession of UACE (A ‘Level) will be added advantage
NOTE:

Deadline :Not later than 10 days from the date of this advert.
1 All positions come with an attractive salary and housing allowance, free medical treatment at the University Health Centre for self, spouse(s) and four children below 18 years of age, among other benefits.
2 All applicants in positions that require a minimum of a Diploma must be computer literate.
3 All applicants should possess good interpersonal skills and must have credible referees.
4 Applicants should send 6 sets of the application letter (handwritten) accompanied with an up-to-date curriculum vitae and all its supporting documents, and two separate letters from two referees to the following address,
The University Secretary
Islamic University in Uganda
P.O. Box 2555 Mbale
1 The applications can also be dropped at IUIU Liaison Office, King Fahd Plaza, Plot 52 Kampala Road.