Lecturer, Department of Accounting & Finance job at Makerere University

Vacancy title:
Lecturer, Department of Accounting & Finance

Jobs at:
Makerere University

Deadline of this Job:
Monday, September 14 2026

Duty Station:
Kampala | Kampala

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, August 31 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:

Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

Makerere University invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for various academic, administrative, and support staff positions.

Responsibilities or duties

1. Teach, examine and grade students;

2. Supervise research for students;

3. Mentor junior staff;

4. Conduct research and community outreach activities;

5. Write proposals for attracting funding to the department;

6. Perform any other official duties as assigned by the Head of Department

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

i) PhD in Management or Business Administration with specialization in Accounting or Finance, or Taxation or PhD in Accounting or Finance or Risk and Investment Management;

ii) Master’s degree of Business Administration with specialization in Accounting or Finance, or Accounting and Finance or Master of Science Degree in Accounting, Finance or Accounting and Finance or Master’s degree in Investment and Risk Management or Master of Science degree in Financial Engineering/Financial Economics;

iii) An Honor’s Bachelor’s degree of Commerce (Accounting or Finance), Bachelor of Business Administration (Accounting or Finance), Bachelor of Science Accounting and Finance or Bachelor of Science Accounting or Bachelor of Science Finance or any other Bachelor’s degree with specialization in Risk modelling or Financial Engineering/ Financial Economics or Investment Management.

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

Tenure of Appointment: Permanent

Age Limit: APPLICANTS SHOULD NOT EXCEED FIFTY FIVE (55) YEARS OF AGE AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION.

Remuneration: PU6.1

NOTE THAT:

1. APPLICANTS FOR THE POSITION OF ASSISTANT LECTURER SHOULD NOT EXCEED 40 YEARS OF AGE AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION.

2. APPLICANTS FOR THE POSITION OF ASSISTANT LECTURER SHOULD HAVE A CGPA OF 4.0 AND ABOVE EXCEPT FOR APPLICANTS IN THE DEPARTMENTS OF PSYCHIATRY WHO SHOULD HAVE A COPA OF 3.60 AND ABOVE

3. APPLICANTS FOR ALL OTHER POSITIONS SHOULD NOT EXCEED 55 YEARS OF AGE AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION.

4. MAKERERE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: postgraduate degree

Job application procedure

Detailed job profiles and the application link can be found at:

Application Link:

All applications must be submitted electronically via the Makerere University Electronic Human Resource Management System through the above link (ehrms) Applicants will be required to provide the necessary information on the ehrms and attach the following documents:

1. An application letter clearly stating the job applied for and duly signed by the applicant.

2. An up-to-date curriculum vitae. The curriculum must also state the names and addresses of at least three referees.

3. Copies of academic certificates and transcripts from recognized academic institutions.

4. Applicants for academic positions are required to attach their phd and or masters theses

5 A minimum of three recommendation letters duly signed by the referees.

The application should be addressed to:

The Chief Human Resource Officer

Makerere University

P.O. Box 7062 Kampala

Closing Date: 14th September 2026, 17:00 HRS E.Α.Τ