English Lecturer job at Uganda National Institute for Teacher Education (UNITE)

Vacancy title:
English Lecturer

Jobs at:
Uganda National Institute for Teacher Education (UNITE)

Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, August 18 2026

Duty Station:
Uganda | Kampala

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, August 4 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:

English Lecturer – 1 Position

The English Lecturer is responsible for delivering instruction in English Language and Literature, developing students' communication and analytical skills.

• Teaching and Learning: Prepare and deliver engaging lectures, seminars, and tutorials in English Language and Literature. Design and develop course materials, ensuring content is current, relevant, and aligned with the curriculum.
• Student Supervision and Mentorship: Supervise and mentor undergraduate and postgraduate students in their research projects, dissertations, and creative writing. Provide academic guidance to foster their professional development.
• Assessment and Evaluation: Set, administer, and grade assignments, essays, tests, and examinations, providing timely and constructive feedback. Conduct continuous assessments and end-of-semester examinations to evaluate student progress.
• Research and Scholarship: Conduct research in English Language, Literature, or related fields and publish findings in peer-reviewed journals. Seek external research funding and contribute to the body of knowledge.
• Curriculum Development: Contribute to the design, review, and improvement of the English curriculum to ensure it meets national and international standards.
• Promote Literacy: Foster a culture of reading, writing, and critical thinking among students.
• Academic Service: Participate in departmental and faculty meetings, serve on academic committees, and contribute to the overall development of the department.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: postgraduate degree

Job application procedure
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Candidates should submit 5 hard copies of the application in a sealed application pack containing copies of the following:

• Application letter; the subject line must indicate the position applied for and Job Reference Number;
• 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.
• Certified copies of Academic Transcripts and Certificates;
• All foreign Academic qualifications must be EQUATED with the National Council of Higher Education (NCHE)
• A copy of the National Identity Card;
• Copies of previous appointment letters MUST be attached;
• Serving Officers MUST attach their current payslips
• The envelope should be clearly marked “Application for the post of ……… as indicated above.
• Incorrectly addressed applications and those without the above attachments shall be rejected.

Applications should be delivered physically to the undersigned not later than 18th August, 2026 at 5.00 pm. East African Time