JOB DETAILS:
• Salary Scale: PU6.1 (Teaching, Science)
• Reports to: Dean, Faculty of Agriculture

• Job Summary:
The Lecturer (Food Science) will focus on teaching, research, and innovation in food  science and post-harvest technology, aiming to improve food safety and value addition.

• Key Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Teach and develop courses in food science and post-harvest technology.
2. Conduct research to address challenges in food preservation, safety, and value addition.
3. Supervise research projects and theses.
4. Participate in curriculum development and academic planning.

• Qualifications and Requirements: 

1. A Ph.D. in Food Science, Post-Harvest Technology, or a related field.
2. Proven track record of research and publications in food science.

3. Teaching experience at the university level is an added advantage.

Suitably qualified and interested persons should submit six (6) hard copies of the application consisting of the following:

• Letter expressing interest in the job;
• Recent passport size photographs attached to each copy of the application;
• A detailed and up to date Curriculum Vitae signed and dated by the applicant;
• Certified copies of academic transcripts and certificates;
• Copies of relevant appointment letter(s) (where applicable);
• Copies of National Identity Card and any other relevant identification document;
• Reference letters from three (3) referees who should be advised to send their reference letters under confidential cover, either in hard copy or using the email address us@gu.ac.ug
• Sealed applications with the position applied for indicated on the top right corner of the envelope and reference letters should reach the address below not later than 5:00pm on Friday 20th December 2024.

The University Secretary

Gulu University

P.O. Box 166, Gulu City

Please Note

• Incomplete applications and/or applications received after the closing date and time will not be considered.
• Applicants who do not have National Identity Cards, or whose names and dates of birth on the National Identity Cards are inconsistent with the names and dates of birth on the other required documents will not be shortlisted.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.