Lecturer, Literature

• PositionLecturer, Literature
• CompanyKabale University
• LocationKabale, Uganda
• Job TypeFull-time
• CategoryUniversity / Education / Literature Jobs in Uganda
• IndustryHigher education
• DepartmentInstitute of Language Studies
• DeadlineFriday, 13 November 2026, 5:00 PM EAT

Kabale University grew from a community initiative associated with the Kigezi Development Association and welcomed its first students in 2002. The University later moved from private to public status in 2015.

Its main campus is at Kikungiri Hill in Kabale Municipality, and it also has a campus in Nyabikoni. The University describes its purpose through teaching, learning, research, innovation and community engagement, with a vision centered on academic excellence in the Great Lakes Region and beyond.

Its stated values include excellence, integrity, diversity, lifelong learning, academic freedom, collegiality and community orientation.

Kabale University describes this Lecturer, Literature appointment as a teaching and research role for undergraduate, postgraduate and research students, as appropriate. It is located in the Institute of Language Studies. The advertised work includes preparing and delivering lectures, setting coursework and examinations, administering assessments, marking scripts and compiling and grading results. The lecturer also guides students on academic performance.

Further listed duties include attending to students' non-academic challenges and referring those needing further counseling and guidance, conducting and sharing research through conferences, seminars and publications, supervising undergraduate and postgraduate research projects, conducting seminars and tutorials, departmental administration as directed by the Head of Department, and community service. The advert specifies at least two years of teaching experience at assistant lecturer level in a recognised institution of higher learning. Review the degree and other criteria stated in the requirements section for this position.

• Prepares lectures and delivers them to undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Sets tests, examinations and coursework.
• Administers and invigilates tests and examinations.
• Marks tests, coursework and examination scripts, and compiles and grades examination results.
• Guides and advises students on their academic performance.
• Attends to students' non-academic challenges and refers those needing further counseling and guidance.
• Conducts research and disseminates research findings through conferences, seminars and publications.
• Supervises undergraduate and postgraduate students undertaking research projects.
• Conducts seminars and tutorials.
• Carries out official administrative duties in the department as directed by the Head of Department.
• Contributes to the University and wider society through community service.
• Conducts high-quality research and teaches undergraduate, postgraduate and research students as appropriate.

Required Education

• An earned PhD in a related field.
• A master's degree and a bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline.

Work Experience

• At least two years of teaching experience at Assistant Lecturer level in a recognised institution of higher learning.

Additional Requirements

• Excellent interpersonal and effective communication skills.
• Proven ability to conduct scholarly research.
• Ability to work in a team and network with like-minded colleagues.
• A good track record of service to the public.
• Computer literacy.

Technical Skills

• Scholarly research: Proven ability to conduct scholarly research is required.
• Computer literacy: Computer literacy is required.

Soft Skills

• Interpersonal communication: Excellent interpersonal and effective communication skills are required.
• Teamwork and networking: Ability to work in a team and network with like-minded colleagues is required.

Benefits are not stated in the advert.

• Teach Literature to undergraduate, postgraduate and research students as appropriate.
• Prepare lectures and contribute to assessment of student coursework and examinations.
• Conduct scholarly research and disseminate findings through publications and academic events.
• Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate research projects.
• Conduct seminars and tutorials within the academic programme.
• Carry out administrative duties as directed by the Head of Department.
• Contribute to the University and wider society through community service.

Apply through the Kabale University Online Recruitment System. Register and create an applicant profile, complete the online application form for this position, upload all required supporting documents, and submit online before Friday, 13 November 2026, at 5:00 PM EAT. Hard-copy applications will not be accepted or considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and applicants will be subjected to background checks.

• Checked on 4 November 2026 against Kabale University's official advert.
• Closing date confirmed as 13 November 2026. NextRoleHub closes the listing at 23:59 Kampala time that day.
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