Dean of Students
2026-08-04T05:13:02+00:00
Uganda National Institute for Teacher Education (UNITE)
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Kampala
Kampala
00256
Uganda
Professional Services
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2026-08-18T17:00:00+00:00
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Background
The Uganda National Institute for Teacher Education (UNITE) was created on 5th July, 2024 by Statutory Instrument No. 53 of 2024 vide the Universities and Other Tertiary Institutions Act, Cap 262 as Other Degree Awarding Institution (ODAI). UNITE is a multi-campus institution with Campuses at Kabale, Kaliro, Mubende, Muni and Unyama. UNITE has its headquarters in Kira Municipality (former Shimoni Core PTC). The Institute is accredited by Uganda National Council for Higher Education (NCHE). The mandate of UNITE is to coordinate and provide for all levels of Teacher Education in the country, ranging from initial to graduate level teacher training. In addition, it is to provide for in-service teacher training and offer Continuous Professional Development (CPD) programmes.
The Uganda National Institute for Teacher Education invites applications from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the vacant positions in the UNITE Service, as detailed below:
Job Purpose
To provide strategic leadership and guidance in the management of student welfare services and student affairs in accordance with the law, Institute policies and regulations.
Qualifications
- An honors Bachelor’s degree in Education, Human Resource Management, Counselling, Psychology, and Sociology from a recognized institution.
- A Master’s degree in Education, Human Resource Management, Counselling, Psychology, and Sociology from a recognized institution.
Experience
- Eight (8) years working experience, three (3) of which should have been served at senior level in managing students’ welfare/ affairs from a recognised similar institution
Age Limit
Should be at most fifty-five (55) years at the time of application.
Additional Notes
- UNITE is an equal opportunity employer.
- People with Disabilities (PWDs) requiring specified arrangements, such as a helper or sign language interpreter, are requested to indicate this in their application for necessary preparations.
- Only successful candidates will be notified.
- Appointments for Salary Scales PU1 to PU3 are issued on a contract basis. For Salary Scales PU4 to PU15, appointments are permanent, subject to the successful completion of a six-month probationary period.
- Details of the Job Description and Person Specification can be accessed on the Institute’s website www.unite.ac.ug
- Leads in the development, implementation and review of policies and guidelines on students’ affairs
- Advises the Vice Chancellor on matters relating to student welfare and discipline.
- Directs the supervision and control of the Halls of Residence and all matters related to the accommodation and feeding of both resident and non-resident students.
- Oversees guidance and counselling services for students
- Develops and implements approved work plans and budget, and submits quarterly and annual reports
- Develops appropriate strategies and relevant mechanisms for mitigating and managing student conflicts and strikes.
- Directs matters related to the operations of the Students Guild, coordinating, accrediting and guiding the activities of other student associations in line with policies and regulations of the Institute.
- Manages the student information services in line with the Institute’s communication strategy.
- Coordinates the affairs of students with disabilities and ensures that they receive the support required for inclusion in all institute programmes
- Coordinates student leadership and career development events.
- Directs the organisation and management of student sports, games, recreational activities and other relevant national events in line with the Institute Budgets.
- Provides administrative secretariat support services to committees managing student affairs.
- Accredits and advises on student accommodation outside the Institute campus and mediates between facility owners and students for provision of affordable and acceptable services.
- Sets performance targets, supervises and appraises staff of the Office.
- An honors Bachelor’s degree in Education, Human Resource Management, Counselling, Psychology, and Sociology from a recognized institution.
- A Master’s degree in Education, Human Resource Management, Counselling, Psychology, and Sociology from a recognized institution.
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Vacancy title:
Dean of Students
Jobs at:
Uganda National Institute for Teacher Education (UNITE)
Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, August 18 2026
Duty Station:
Kampala | Kampala
Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, August 4 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
Background
The Uganda National Institute for Teacher Education (UNITE) was created on 5th July, 2024 by Statutory Instrument No. 53 of 2024 vide the Universities and Other Tertiary Institutions Act, Cap 262 as Other Degree Awarding Institution (ODAI). UNITE is a multi-campus institution with Campuses at Kabale, Kaliro, Mubende, Muni and Unyama. UNITE has its headquarters in Kira Municipality (former Shimoni Core PTC). The Institute is accredited by Uganda National Council for Higher Education (NCHE). The mandate of UNITE is to coordinate and provide for all levels of Teacher Education in the country, ranging from initial to graduate level teacher training. In addition, it is to provide for in-service teacher training and offer Continuous Professional Development (CPD) programmes.
The Uganda National Institute for Teacher Education invites applications from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the vacant positions in the UNITE Service, as detailed below:
Job Purpose
To provide strategic leadership and guidance in the management of student welfare services and student affairs in accordance with the law, Institute policies and regulations.
Qualifications
- An honors Bachelor’s degree in Education, Human Resource Management, Counselling, Psychology, and Sociology from a recognized institution.
- A Master’s degree in Education, Human Resource Management, Counselling, Psychology, and Sociology from a recognized institution.
Experience
- Eight (8) years working experience, three (3) of which should have been served at senior level in managing students’ welfare/ affairs from a recognised similar institution
Age Limit
Should be at most fifty-five (55) years at the time of application.
Additional Notes
- UNITE is an equal opportunity employer.
- People with Disabilities (PWDs) requiring specified arrangements, such as a helper or sign language interpreter, are requested to indicate this in their application for necessary preparations.
- Only successful candidates will be notified.
- Appointments for Salary Scales PU1 to PU3 are issued on a contract basis. For Salary Scales PU4 to PU15, appointments are permanent, subject to the successful completion of a six-month probationary period.
- Details of the Job Description and Person Specification can be accessed on the Institute’s website www.unite.ac.ug
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 12
Level of Education: postgraduate degree
Job application procedure
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a) Candidates should submit 5 hard copies of the application in a sealed application pack containing copies of the following:
b) Application letter; the subject line must indicate the position applied for and Job Reference Number;
c) Detailed and up-to-date signed CV including working contact details and names and contact details of three referees (Academic, Professional and Personal), one of whom must be either your present or most recent employer. The referees should be advised to send confidential references directly.
d) Certified copies of Academic Transcripts and Certificates;
e) All foreign Academic qualifications must be EQUATED with the National Council of Higher Education (NCHE)
f) A copy of the National Identity Card;
g) Copies of previous appointment letters MUST be attached;
h) Serving Officers MUST attach their current payslips
i) The envelope should be clearly marked “Application for the post of ……… as indicated above.
j) Incorrectly addressed applications and those without the above attachments shall be rejected.
1. Age Limit: The applicant should be aged at most Forty -five (45) years or below at the time of application except for the post of Dean of Students which is fifty-five (55) years and below
2. Tenure of Appointment: Appointments for Salary Scales PU1 to PU3 are issued on a contract basis. For Salary Scales PU4 to PU15, appointments are permanent, subject to the successful completion of a six-month probationary period.
3. Details of the Job Description and Person Specification can be accessed on the Institute’s website www.unite.ac.ug
4. Applications should be delivered physically to the undersigned not later than 18th August, 2026 at 5.00 pm. East African Time
The Secretary, Appointments Board
Uganda National Institute for Teacher Education (UNITE)
Kira Municipality,
P. O Box 7112, Kampala.