Senior Lecturer, Computer Science

• PositionSenior Lecturer, Computer Science
• CompanyKabale University
• LocationKabale, Uganda
• Job TypeFull-time
• CategoryUniversity / Education / Computer Science Jobs in Uganda
• IndustryHigher education
• DepartmentDepartment of Computer Science
• 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 Senior Lecturer, Computer Science appointment as a teaching and research role for undergraduate, postgraduate and research students, as appropriate. It is located in the Department of Computer Science. 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.

The post also covers research and dissemination through conferences, seminars and publications, supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate research projects, seminars and tutorials, departmental administrative duties directed by the Head of Department, and community service. The advert requires an earned PhD in the relevant discipline, a record of research, publication and teaching ability, at least five years of teaching experience including three years at Lecturer level, three relevant publications since promotion to Lecturer, and supervision of at least three graduate students to completion since promotion to Lecturer. It also specifies public-service record and computer literacy.

• Prepares well-researched 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.
• 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.

Required Education

• An earned PhD in the relevant discipline from a recognised institution of higher learning.

Work Experience

• At least five years of teaching experience at a recognised academic institution of higher learning, three of which must have been at Lecturer level.

Additional Requirements

• Proven academic ability in research, publication and teaching.
• Three publications in the area of specialisation since promotion to Lecturer.
• Supervision of at least three graduate students to completion since promotion to Lecturer.
• A good track record of service to the public.
• Computer literacy.

Technical Skills

• Research, publication and teaching: Proven academic ability in all three areas is required.
• Computer literacy: Computer literacy is required.

Soft Skills

• Not stated in the advert.

Benefits are not stated in the advert.

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate students in Computer Science.
• Prepare and deliver well-researched lectures and assess student work.
• Conduct research and share findings through publications, conferences and seminars.
• Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate research projects.
• Conduct seminars and tutorials as part of the academic programme.
• Carry out departmental administration 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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