Vacancy title:
Lecturer - Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Education, Science & Engineering]

Jobs at:
Soroti University

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, March 27 2026

Duty Station:
Soroti City | Soroti

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, March 16 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

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

Soroti University is a Public University in Uganda located in Soroti City, Eastern Uganda Seven (7) kilometres along Soroti-Katakwi- Moroto Road. The University Secretary hereby invites applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the vacant posts listed below that exist in the University

Responsibilities or duties

• Prepares lectures and delivers them to undergraduate and post-graduate students.


• Sets tests, examinations and course work.


• Administers and invigilates tests and examinations.


• Marks tests, course work and examinations scripts, compiles and grades examination results.


• Guides and advises students on their academic performance.


• Attends to non-academic challenges and refers those that need further guidance.


• Conducts research and disseminates research findings through conferences, seminars and publications.


• Supervises undergraduate and post graduate students undertaking research projects.


• Conducts seminars and tutorials.


• Contributes to the University and wider society through community service.

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

• PhD in Civil Engineering with a bias in Highways and Transportation Engineering shall be an added advantage.


• Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering


• Honours Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.


• Evidence of research in the relevant field with at least two (2) newly recognized publications within the last five years in peer-reviewed journals or book chapters with ISBN Numbers.

Experience needed

• At least two (2) years’ teaching at the level of Assistant Lecturer in an Institution of Higher Learning or two (2) years of research in a reputable organization.

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

NOTE: 1) Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. 2) Soroti University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: postgraduate degree

Job application procedure:
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Applicants are required to submit six (6) copies of the letter of application together with up-to-date Curriculum Vitae, a copy of the National Identity card or Passport biodata page, certified copies of academic and professional qualifications, appointment letters where applicable, and letters of reference should be submitted to the Central Registry, Multipurpose Block, level 2, Room 208 OR through postage addressed to:

The University Secretary,
Soroti University,
P.O Box 211,
Soroti,Uganda.

Or scan the letter of application together with up-to-date Curriculum Vitae, a copy of the National Identity card or Passport biodata page, certified copies of academic and professional qualifications, appointment letters where applicable, and letters of reference as one PDF file and send to the link

All applications should provide names, addresses, telephone contacts and addresses of two referees, one of whom should be the previous or current employer or supervisor.

Job description and person specification are available on the Soroti University website

CLOSING DATE: 27th March 2026, 5:00PM EAT