Science & Technology Academic Talent Pipeline

• PositionScience & Technology Academic Talent Pipeline
• CompanyInternational University of East Africa (IUEA)
• LocationKampala, Uganda
• Job TypeFull-time
• CategoryUniversity Jobs in Uganda
• IndustryHigher Education
• DepartmentFaculty of Science & Technology
• DeadlineThursday, 31 December 2026

The International University of East Africa is a chartered private university in Uganda, with its main campus in Kansanga, Kampala. Its official website presents the institution as a multicultural learning community and highlights practical education across business, science and technology, engineering and law.

IUEA describes its teaching approach as practical and technology-oriented. The university says its Faculty of Science & Technology supports discipline-relevant education, while its institutional profile highlights research, innovation and the development of students’ professional capabilities.

This is a continuous talent-pipeline call for IUEA’s Faculty of Science & Technology, rather than a single vacancy assigned to one rank. The university invites applicants for Professor, Associate Professor, Senior Lecturer, Lecturer, Assistant Lecturer and Teaching Assistant positions. The stated work context is to support teaching, research and leadership across science and technology disciplines. Areas of specialisation named in the advert include Environmental Science & Management, Information Technology, Computer Science, web and mobile development, networking, climate-smart agriculture, programming, e-commerce, big data analytics, cyber law and IT ethics, information and network security, virtualization, cloud computing and AI.

The professorate and senior ranks are framed around university teaching, scholarly research, publications and academic leadership, while the lecturer-level entries refer to teaching and research potential or development. Applicants are asked to indicate a preferred academic rank and area of specialisation. The call is open and continuous, and qualified candidates may be contacted when opportunities arise. The advert does not give a further detailed duty list.

• Support teaching, research and leadership excellence across the Faculty of Science & Technology disciplines named in the advert.
• The advert does not state further position-specific duties.

Professor

• Education: PhD in Science, Engineering, IT or a related field.
• Experience: 10 to 15 years of university teaching and research experience.
• Other stated criteria: Strong publication record and academic leadership experience.

Associate Professor

• Education: PhD in a relevant field.
• Experience: 8 to 10 years of teaching and research experience.
• Other stated criteria: Strong publication portfolio.

Senior Lecturer

• Education: PhD in a relevant field.
• Experience: Minimum five years of university teaching experience.
• Other stated criteria: Evidence of research and publications.

Lecturer

• Education: Master’s degree in a relevant field; PhD preferred or in progress.
• Experience: Not stated in the advert.
• Other stated criteria: Demonstrated teaching and research potential.

Assistant Lecturer

• Education: Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Experience: Not stated in the advert.
• Other stated criteria: Strong academic record and research interest.

Teaching Assistant

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Experience: Not stated in the advert.
• Other stated criteria: Excellent academic performance and interest in teaching.

Application Documents and Specialisation

• Submit an updated CV and certified copies of academic qualifications.
• Provide evidence of publications where applicable.
• Include a brief cover letter indicating the academic rank of interest and area of specialisation.
• Named fields include Environmental Science & Management, Information Technology, Computer Science, web development, mobile programming, networking, climate-smart agriculture, programming, e-commerce, big data analytics, cyber law and IT ethics, information and networking security, virtualization, cloud computing and AI.

Technical Skills

• Specialisation areas: Environmental Science & Management, Information Technology, Computer Science, web development, mobile programming, networking, climate-smart agriculture, programming, e-commerce, big data analytics, cyber law and IT ethics, information and networking security, virtualization, cloud computing and AI.

Soft Skills

• Innovative: Stated in the advert.
• Research-driven: Stated in the advert.
• Committed: Stated in the advert.

Competitive salary and benefits; research support and access to laboratories and resources; professional development and training opportunities; a collaborative and innovative work environment; career growth and mentorship.

• Apply to an open and continuous talent pool for IUEA’s Faculty of Science & Technology.
• The advert lists Professor, Associate Professor and Senior Lecturer ranks, with additional lecturer-level options.
• Work areas span science, computing, environmental science, agriculture and technology specialisations named by IUEA.
• The call centers on teaching, research and academic leadership.
• IUEA states that research support and access to laboratories and resources are offered.
• The advert lists professional development, training, career growth and mentorship.
• The university states that qualified candidates may be contacted as opportunities arise.

• Indicate the academic rank you are applying for in the cover letter.
• Name the specialisation area that matches your academic background.
• Attach an updated CV and certified copies of academic qualifications.
• Include evidence of publications where applicable.
• For Professor, Associate Professor or Senior Lecturer applications, make the rank-specific teaching and research experience clear.
• Submit online through the careers portal and note the 31 December 2026 closing date.

Submit your application online through the IUEA careers portal. The advert describes an open and continuous talent-pooling call; qualified candidates may be contacted as opportunities arise. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Closing date: 31 December 2026.