Lecturer (Soil Science), Department of Agronomy
| Location | Gulu, Uganda |
| Date Posted | December 4, 2024 |
| Category |
Education / Teaching
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| Job Type |
Full-time
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| Currency | UGX |
Description
JOB DETAILS:
• Salary Scale: PU6.1 (Teaching, Science)
• Reports to: Dean, Faculty of Agriculture
• Job Summary:
The Lecturer (Soil Science) will teach, research, and contribute to the understanding and application of soil science in sustainable agricultural practices.
• Key Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Teach soil science and related courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
2. Conduct research on soil management, conservation, and fertility.
3. Supervise student research projects and theses.
4. Engage in outreach activities to support farmers and the community.
• Qualifications and Requirements:
1. A Ph.D. in Soil Science or a closely related discipline.
2. Research experience with published work in reputable journals.
3. Experience in teaching at a higher education institution.
Applying Instructions
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.