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EXTERNAL ADVERT NO.5 of 2026

 

Mountains of the Moon University (MMU) is a Public University established under Statutory Instrument Number 2 of 2022, hence a body Corporate with perpetual succession and a Common Seal. MMU strives to become an academic Centre of excellence, by recruiting high caliber staff. MMU therefore invites applications from suitably qualified and skilled Ugandans for the following positions: –

 

SUMMARY OF POSITIONS

 

POSITION SALARY SCALE REFERENCE NO. VACANCY
ACADEMIC      
Associate Professor (Business Administration) PU4 EXT AD/APP/5/01/26 01
Associate Professor (Tourism) PU4 EXT AD/APP/5/02/26 01
Associate Professor (Medicine & Surgery) PU4 EXT AD/APP/5/03/26 01
Associate Professor-Graduate Studies PU4 EXT AD/APP/5/04/26 01
Senior Lecturer (Agricultural Economics and Policy) PU5 EXT AD/APP/5/05/26 01
Senior Lecturer (Political Science) PU5 EXT AD/APP/5/06/26 01
Lecturer (Environment & Natural Resources) PU6.1 EXT AD/APP/5/07/26 01
Lecturer (Hotel & Hospitality Management) PU6.1 EXT AD/APP/5/08/26 01
Lecturer (Educational Psychology) PU6.1 EXT AD/APP/5/09/26 01
Lecturer (Geography) PU6.1 EXT AD/APP/5/10/26 01
Lecturer (Social Work Social Administration) PU6.1 EXT AD/APP/5/11/26 02
Lecturer (English) PU6.1 EXT AD/APP/5/12/26 01
Assistant Lecturer (Food Science & Technology) PU6.2 EXT AD/APP/5/13/26 01
ADMINISTRATIVE
Deputy Chief-Outreach PU4 EXT AD/APP/5/14/26 01
Senior Assistant Academic Registrar-Faculty PU6.1 EXT AD/APP/5/15/26 01
Transport and Logistics Officer PU6.2 EXT AD/APP/5/16/26 01
Technician PU7 EXT AD/APP/5/17/26 01
Receptionist PU12 EXT AD/APP/5/18/26 01
Driver PU15 EXT AD/APP/5/19/26 01
Security Guard PU15 EXT AD/APP/5/20/26 01

 

 

 

  1. ACADEMIC POSITIONS

 

Job Title Associate Professor (Business Administration)
Department Business Administration
Reports to Head of Department
Salary Scale PU4
Age 70 Years and below
Terms of Employment Permanent/Contract (depending on the age)
Number of Posts 01
REF. NO. EXT AD/APP/5/01/26

Job Purpose

To provide academic and administrative leadership in Business Administration through high-quality teaching, research, innovation, supervision, mentorship and stakeholder engagement.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

  1. Provide leadership in teaching, research, innovation, curriculum development, and knowledge transfer.
  2. Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in relevant disciplines.
  3. Supervise and mentor graduate students.
  4. Conduct high-impact research and publish in reputable journals.
  5. Prepare and secure competitive research grants.
  6. Present research findings at conferences, seminars, and related forums, including policy briefs to Government.
  7. Build research Teams for collaborative engagements with Partners, Government, Industry, NGOs, and Communities.
  8. Participate in academic administration and administrative functions of the University (Planning, Budgeting, Representation on Statutory Committees, strategic initiatives, and supervision of project staff).
  9. Perform any other official duties assigned

Person Specifications

  1. a) Qualifications
  2. PhD Degree in Business Administration/ Business Management with specialization in either Accounting & Finance, or Accounting, or Finance, or Marketing, or Banking & Finance, or Human Resource Management, or Procurement, from a from a recognized awarding I
  3. Master’s Degree in either Business Administration/ Business Management with specialization in either Accounting & Finance, or Accounting, or Finance or Marketing, or Banking & Finance, or Human Resource Management, or Procurement from a recognized awarding I
  4. An Honors Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration (Accounting), (Commerce) or Business Management (Accounting), or Accounting and Finance, or Business Studies with Accounting, from a recognized awarding I

 

  1. b) Experience
  2. Should have at least seven (7) years of teaching and/or research experience in an Institution of Higher Learning, recognized Research Organization, or relevant Industry, three (3) of which should have been at the level of a Senior Lecturer, or its equivalent.
  3. Evidence of five (5) recognized publications in the area of specialization within the last five (5) years.
  • Supervision of at least five (5) Graduate students to completion, one (1) of whom at PhD level.
  1. Should have acquired research, or project grants of at least USD 50,000 as a Principal Investigator (PI) within the last five years.
  2. Demonstrable evidence of Academic Leadership.

 

  1. c) Competences
  2. Strong mentorship, talent development and team-building skills
  3. Demonstrated research grant collaboration abilities
  • Ability to uphold high academic honesty and ethical research practices
  1. Critical thinking, problem-solving and analytical skills
  2. Highly adaptable and resilient
  3. Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Leadership and management skills
  • Teamwork and collaboration ethos
  1. Conflict prevention and resolution traits
  2. Accuracy and attention to detail
  3. Integrity and accountability

 

Job Title Associate Professor (Tourism)
Department Tourism
Reports to Head of Department
Salary Scale PU4
Age 70 Years and below
Terms of Employment Permanent/Contract (depending on age)
Number of Posts 01
REF. NO. EXT AD/APP/5/02/26

Job Purpose

To provide academic and administrative leadership in Tourism through high-quality teaching, research, innovation, supervision, mentorship and stakeholder engagement.

Duties and Responsibilities

  1. Provide leadership in teaching, research, innovation, curriculum development, and knowledge transfer.
  2. Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in relevant disciplines.
  3. Supervise and mentor graduate students.
  4. Conduct high-impact research and publish in reputable journals.
  5. Prepare and secure competitive research grants.
  6. Present research findings at conferences, seminars, and related forums, including policy briefs to Government.
  7. Build research Teams for collaborative engagements with Partners, Government, Industry, NGOs, and Communities.
  8. Participate in academic administration and administrative functions of the University (Planning, Budgeting, Representation on Statutory Committees, strategic initiatives, and supervision of project staff).
  9. Perform any other official duties assigned

Person Specifications

  1. a) Qualifications
  2. PhD Degree in either Tourism Management, or Hospitality Management, or Leisure Sciences, from a recognized awarding I
  3. Master’s Degree in either Tourism and Hospitality Management, or International Hotel Management from a recognized awarding I
  4. An Honors Bachelors Degree in Tourism and Hospitality Management, or Leisure and Recreation or Hotel Operations or Travel and Tourism or International Hotel Management, from a recognized awarding I

 

  1. b) Experience
  2. Should have at least seven (7) years of teaching and/or research experience in an Institution of Higher Learning, recognized Research Organization, or relevant Industry, three (3) of which should have been at the level of a Senior Lecturer, or its equivalent.
  3. Evidence of five (5) recognized publications in the area of specialization within the last five (5) years.
  • Supervision of at least five (5) Graduate students to completion, one (1) of whom at PhD level.
  1. Should have acquired research or project grants of at least USD 50,000 as a Principal Investigator (PI) within the last five years.
  2. Evidence of Academic Leadership

 

  1. c) Competences

 

  1. Strong mentorship, talent development and team-building skills
  2. Demonstrated research grant collaboration abilities
  • Ability to uphold high academic honesty and ethical research practices
  1. Critical thinking, problem-solving and analytical skills
  2. Highly adaptable and resilient
  3. Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Leadership and management skills
  • Teamwork and collaboration ethos
  1. Conflict prevention and resolution traits
  2. Accuracy and attention to detail
  3. Integrity and accountability

 

 

Job Title Associate Professor (Medicine & Surgery)
Department Biomedical Sciences
Reports to Head of Department
Salary Scale PU4
Age 70 Years and below
Terms of Employment Permanent/Contract (depending on the age)
Number of Posts 01
REF. NO. EXT AD/APP/5/03/26

Job Purpose

To provide academic and administrative leadership in Medicine & Surgery through high-quality teaching, research, innovation, supervision, mentorship and stakeholder engagement.

Duties and Responsibilities

  1. Provide leadership in teaching, research, innovation, curriculum development, and knowledge transfer.
  2. Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in relevant disciplines.
  3. Supervise and mentor graduate students.
  4. Conduct high-impact research and publish in reputable journals.
  5. Prepare and secure competitive research grants.
  6. Present research findings at conferences, seminars, and related forums, including policy briefs to Government.
  7. Build research Teams for collaborative engagements with Partners, Government, Industry, NGOs, and Communities.
  8. Participate in academic administration and administrative functions of the University (Planning, Budgeting, Representation on Statutory Committees, strategic initiatives, and supervision of project staff).
  9. Perform any other official duties assigned.

Person Specifications

  1. a) Qualifications
  2. PhD Degree in Clinical Medicine from a recognized awarding I
  3. Master’s Degree in the area of Clinical Medicine from a recognized awarding I
  4. An MBCHB (Bachelors of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery) from a recognized awarding I
  5. Registration with relevant professional bod

 

  1. b) Experience
  2. Should have at least seven (7) years of teaching and/or research experience in an Institution of Higher Learning, recognized Research Organization, or relevant Industry, three (3) of which should have been at the level of a Senior Lecturer, or its equivalent.
  3. Evidence of five (5) new recognized publications in the area of specialization within the last five (5) years.
  • Supervision of at least five (5) Graduate students to completion, one (1) of whom at PhD level.
  1. Should have acquired research or project grants of at least USD 50,000 as a Principal Investigator (PI) within the last five years.
  2. Evidence of Academic Leadership

 

  1. c) Competences

 

  1. Strong mentorship, talent development and team-building skills
  2. Demonstrated research grant collaboration abilities
  • Ability to uphold high academic honesty and ethical research practices
  1. Critical thinking, problem-solving and analytical skills
  2. Highly adaptable and resilient
  3. Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Leadership and management skills
  • Teamwork and collaboration ethos
  1. Conflict prevention and resolution traits
  2. Accuracy and attention to detail
  3. Integrity and accountability

 

Job Title Associate Professor-Graduate Studies & Research
Directorate Graduate Studies Research & Innovation
Reports to Professor- Graduate Studies & Research
Salary Scale PU4
Age 70 Years and below
Terms of Employment Permanent/Contract (depending on the age)
Number of Posts 01
REF.NO. EXT AD/APP/5/04/26

Job Purpose

To provide academic and administrative leadership in the Directorate of Graduate Studies and Research through high-quality teaching, research, innovation, supervision, mentorship and stakeholder engagement

Key Duties and Responsibilities

  1. Provide leadership in teaching, research, innovation, curriculum development, and knowledge transfer.
  2. Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in relevant disciplines.
  3. Supervise and mentor graduate students.
  4. Conduct high-impact research and publish in reputable journals.
  5. Prepare and secure competitive research grants.
  6. Present research findings at conferences, seminars, and related forums, including policy briefs to Government.
  7. Build research Teams for collaborative engagements with Partners, Government, Industry, NGOs, and Communities.
  8. Participate in academic administration and administrative functions of the University (Planning, Budgeting, Representation on Statutory Committees, strategic initiatives, and supervision of project staff).
  9. Perform any other official duties assigned

   Person Specifications

  1. Qualifications
  2. PhD in a Science field, from a recognized awarding Institution.
  3. Master’s Degree in a Science field, aligned to the Bachelor’s and the PhD, from a recognized awarding Institution.
  4. An Honors Bachelor’s Degree in a Science field, from a recognized awarding Institution.
  5. Experience
  6. Should have at least seven (7) years of teaching and/or research experience in an Institution of Higher Learning, recognized Research Organization, or relevant Industry, three (3) of which should have been at the level of a Senior Lecturer, or its equivalent.
  7. Evidence of five (5) new recognized publications in the area of specialization within the last five (5) years.
  8. Supervision of at least five (5) Graduate students to completion, one (1) of whom at PhD level.
  • Should have acquired research or project grants of at least USD 50,000 as a Principal Investigator (PI) within the last five years.
  1. Evidence of Academic Leadership

 

  1. c) Competences

 

  1. Strong mentorship, talent development and team-building skills
  2. Demonstrated research grant collaboration abilities
  • Ability to uphold high academic honesty and ethical research practices
  1. Critical thinking, problem-solving and analytical skills
  2. Highly adaptable and resilient
  3. Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Leadership and management skills
  • Teamwork and collaboration ethos
  1. Conflict prevention and resolution traits
  2. Accuracy and attention to detail
  3. Integrity and accountability

 

Job Title Senior Lecturer (Agricultural Economics and Policy)
Faculty Agriculture, Environmental & Natural Resources – National Agriculture and Food Policy Research Institute (NAFPRI)
Reports to Head of Department
Salary Scale PU5
Age 60 Years and below
Terms of Employment Permanent
Number of Posts 01
REF.NO. EXT AD/APP/5/05/26

Job Purpose

To provide academic and administrative leadership in the National Agriculture and Food Policy Research Institute through high-quality teaching, research, innovation, supervision, mentorship and stakeholder engagement.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

  1. Provide leadership in teaching, research, innovation, curriculum development, and knowledge transfer.
  2. Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in relevant disciplines.
  3. Supervise and mentor graduate students.
  4. Conduct high-impact research and publish in reputable journals.
  5. Prepare and secure competitive research grants.
  6. Present research findings at conferences, seminars, and related forums, including policy briefs to Government.
  7. Build research Teams for collaborative engagements with Partners, Government, Industry, NGOs, and Communities.
  8. Participate in academic administration and administrative functions of the University (Planning, Budgeting, Representation on Statutory Committees, strategic initiatives, and supervision of project staff).
  9. Perform any other official duties assigned

Person Specifications

  1. Qualifications
  2. a) PhD in either Agricultural Economics, or Agribusiness and Quantitative Economics from a recognized awarding institution.

 

  1. Master’s Degree in either Agricultural Economics, or Agribusiness and Quantitative Economics, from a recognized awarding institution.
  2. An Honors Bachelor’s Degree in either Agriculture, or Agricultural Economics, or Agribusiness and Quantitative Economics, from a recognized awarding Institution.

 

 

  1. Experience
  2. Should have at least three (3) years of teaching experience, or research activity, three (3) of which should have been at the level of Lecturer, or equivalent, in a Higher Institution of Learning, or research.
  3. Should have at least three (3) new publications in the area of specialization, as the first author or corresponding author within the last five (5) years.
  • Should have supervised at least three (3) Graduate students to completion.
  1. Demonstrable evidence of Academic Leadership

 

  1. Competence

 

  1. Strong mentorship, talent development and team-building skills
  2. Demonstrated research grant collaboration abilities
  • Ability to uphold high academic honesty and ethical research practices
  1. Critical thinking, problem-solving and analytical skills
  2. Highly adaptable and resilient
  3. Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Leadership and management skills
  • Teamwork and collaboration ethos
  1. Conflict prevention and resolution traits
  2. Accuracy and attention to detail
  3. Integrity and accountability

 

Job Title Senior Lecturer (Political Science)
Department Social Sciences
Reports to Head of Department
Salary Scale PU5
Age 60 Years and below
Terms of Employment Permanent
Number of Posts 01
REF.NO. EXT AD/APP/5/06/26

Job Purpose

To provide academic and administrative leadership in Political Science through high-quality teaching, research, innovation, supervision, mentorship and stakeholder engagement.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

  • Provide leadership in teaching, research, innovation, curriculum development, and knowledge transfer.
  • Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in relevant disciplines.
  • Supervise and mentor graduate students.
  • Conduct high-impact research and publish in reputable journals.
  • Prepare and secure competitive research grants.
  • Present research findings at conferences, seminars, and related forums, including policy briefs to Government.
  • Build research Teams for collaborative engagements with Partners, Government, Industry, NGOs, and Communities.
  • Participate in academic administration and administrative functions of the University (Planning, Budgeting, Representation on Statutory Committees, strategic initiatives, and supervision of project staff).
  • Perform any other official duties assigned

Person Specifications

  1. a) Qualifications
  2. a) PhD in Political Science from a recognized awarding institution.
    1. Master of Arts; Arts Social Sciences, or Public Administration, from a recognized awarding institution.
    2. Bachelor of Arts Social Sciences (Political Science option) or Public Administration (Political Science option) with a First Class or Second-Class Upper Division, from a recognized awarding Institution.
    3. Experience
  3. Should have at least three (3) years of teaching experience, two (2) of which should have been at the level of Lecturer in a Higher Institution of L
  4. Should have at least three (3) new publications in the area of specialization, as the first author or corresponding author within the last five (5) years.
  • Should have supervised at least three (3) Graduate students to completion.
  1. Demonstrable evidence of Academic Leadership

 

  1. Competence

 

  1. Strong mentorship, talent development and team-building skills
  2. Demonstrated research grant collaboration abilities
  • Ability to uphold high academic honesty and ethical research practices
  1. Critical thinking, problem-solving and analytical skills
  2. Highly adaptable and resilient
  3. Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Leadership and management skills
  • Teamwork and collaboration ethos
  1. Conflict prevention and resolution traits
  2. Accuracy and attention to detail
  3. Integrity and accountability

 

Job Title Lecturer (Environment & Natural Resources)
Department Environmental & Natural Resources
Reports to Head of Department
Salary Scale PU6.1
Age 50 Years and below
Terms of Employment Permanent/Contract, depending on the PhD status
Number of Posts 01
REF.NO. EXT AD/APP/5/07/26

 

Job Purpose

To provide quality teaching, undertake research, and community engagement to promote Environment & Natural Resources.

    Duties and Responsibilities

  1. Develop, review, and update course materials, lesson plans, and syllabi in line with current approved curriculum.
  2. Prepare and deliver lectures, seminars, and related learning activities for undergraduate and postgraduate students
  3. Set, invigilate, mark, and assess coursework, tests, and examinations, and provide timely feedback.
  4. Guide, advise and mentor students on academic progress and performances.
  5. Conduct original research and publish scholarly work in reputable academic journals, books, or related platforms.
  6. Disseminate research findings through conferences, seminars, workshops and webinars.
  7. Supervise student projects, theses, dissertations, internships, fieldwork, and placements.
  8. Participate in community outreach, serve on committees, and support student outreach programmes.
  9. Perform any other official duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Person Specifications

  1. a) Qualifications
  2. PhD in Agro-ecology or Agro-ecological Sciences or Sustainable Agriculture from a recognized awarding Institution or being on PhD Track.

 

  1. Master’s Degree in Agro-ecology or Natural Resource Management or Integrated Water Resources Management or Environmental Sciences from a recognized awarding Institution.

 

  1. An Honors Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences, Natural Resource Management, Water Engineering, Water Resource Management, Aquaculture and Water Resource Management, Natural Resource Economics from a recognized awarding Institution.

 

  1. b) Experience
  2. Should have at least three (3) years of teaching experience in an Institution of Higher Learning.
  3. Evidence of having published a scientific article in the last two (2) years will be an added advantage.

 

  1. c) Competences
  2. Innovative teaching methods.
  3. Digital Literacy
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  1. Critical thinking, problem-solving and analytical skills
  2. Highly adaptable and resilient
  3. Teamwork and collaboration ethos
  • Conflict prevention and resolution traits
  • Accuracy and attention to detail
  1. Integrity and accountability

 

 

Job Title Lecturer (Hospitality & Hotel Management)
Department Hospitality & Hotel Management
Reports to Head of Department
Salary Scale PU6.1
Age 50 Years and below
Terms of Employment Permanent/Contract, depending on the PhD status
Number of Posts 01
REF. NO. EXT AD/APP/5/08/26

Job Purpose

To provide quality teaching, undertake research, and community engagement to promote Hospitality and Hotel Management.

 Duties and Responsibilities

  1. Develop, review, and update course materials, lesson plans, and syllabi in line with current approved curriculum.
  2. Prepare and deliver lectures, seminars, and related learning activities for undergraduate and postgraduate students
  3. Set, invigilate, mark, and assess coursework, tests, and examinations, and provide timely feedback.
  4. Guide, advise and mentor students on academic progress and performances.
  5. Conduct original research and publish scholarly work in reputable academic journals, books, or related platforms.
  6. Disseminate research findings through conferences, seminars, workshops and webinars.
  7. Supervise student projects, theses, dissertations, internships, fieldwork, and placements.
  8. Participate in community outreach, serve on committees, and support student outreach programmes.
  9. Perform any other official duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Person Specifications

  1. a) Qualifications
  2. PhD Degree in Hospitality Management, or Hotel Management, or Business Administration (Hospitality specialisation), from a recognized awarding Institution, or being on PhD Track.

 

  1. Master’s Degree in either Hospitality Management, or Hotel Management, or Business Administration (Hospitality specialisation), from a recognized awarding Institution.

 

  1. An Honors Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality Management, or Hotel Management, or Business Administration (Hospitality specialisation), or International Hotel Management, or Catering and Institutional Management, from a recognized awarding I

 

  1. b) Experience
  2. Should have at least two (2) years of teaching or research experience in an Institution of Higher Learning.
  3. Evidence of having published a scientific article in the last two (2) years, will be an added advantage.

 

  1. c) Competences
  2. Innovative teaching methods.
  3. Digital Literacy
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  1. Critical thinking, problem-solving and analytical skills
  2. Highly adaptable and resilient
  3. Teamwork and collaboration ethos
  • Conflict prevention and resolution traits
  • Accuracy and attention to detail
  1. Integrity and accountability

 

Job Title Lecturer (Educational Psychology)
Department Foundations of Education
Reports to Head of Department
Salary Scale PU6.1
Age 50 Years and below
Terms of Employment Permanent/Contract, depending on the PhD status
Number of Posts 01
REF.NO. EXT AD/APP/5/09/26

Job Purpose

To provide quality teaching, undertake research, and community engagement to promote Educational Psychology.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Develop, review, and update course materials, lesson plans, and syllabi in line with current approved curriculum.
  • Prepare and deliver lectures, seminars, and related learning activities for undergraduate and postgraduate students
  • Set, invigilate, mark, and assess coursework, tests, and examinations, and provide timely feedback.
  • Guide, advise and mentor students on academic progress and performances.
  • Conduct original research and publish scholarly work in reputable academic journals, books, or related platforms.
  • Disseminate research findings through conferences, seminars, workshops and webinars.
  • Supervise student projects, theses, dissertations, internships, fieldwork, and placements.
  • Participate in community outreach, serve on committees, and support student outreach programmes.
  • Perform any other official duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Person Specifications

  1. a) Qualifications
  2. PhD in Education (Educational Psychology) from a recognized awarding Institution, or being on PhD Track.

 

  1. Master of Education (Educational Psychology) from a recognized awarding Institution.

 

  1. Bachelor of Arts/Science with Education or Bachelor of Education Secondary, with a First Class or Second-Class Upper Division from a recognized awarding Institution.

 

  1. b) Experience
  2. Should have at least two (2) years of teaching or research experience in an Institution of Higher Learning.
  3. Evidence of having published a scientific article in the last two (2) years, will be an added advantage.

 

  1. c) Competences
  2. Innovative teaching methods.
  3. Digital Literacy
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  1. Critical thinking, problem-solving and analytical skills
  2. Highly adaptable and resilient
  3. Teamwork and collaboration ethos
  • Conflict prevention and resolution traits
  • Accuracy and attention to detail
  1. Integrity and accountability

 

Job Title Lecturer (Geography)
Department Social Sciences
Reports to Head of Department
Salary Scale PU6.1
Age 50 Years and below
Terms of Employment Permanent/Contract, depending on the PhD status
REF.NO. EXT AD/APP/5/10/26

Job Purpose

To provide quality teaching, undertake research, and community engagement to promote Geography.

 Duties and Responsibilities

  1. Develop, review, and update course materials, lesson plans, and syllabi in line with current approved curriculum.
  2. Prepare and deliver lectures, seminars, and related learning activities for undergraduate and postgraduate students
  3. Set, invigilate, mark, and assess coursework, tests, and examinations, and provide timely feedback.
  4. Guide, advise and mentor students on academic progress and performances.
  5. Conduct original research and publish scholarly work in reputable academic journals, books, or related platforms.
  6. Disseminate research findings through conferences, seminars, workshops and webinars.
  7. Supervise student projects, theses, dissertations, internships, fieldwork, and placements.
  8. Participate in community outreach, serve on committees, and support student outreach programmes.
  9. Perform any other official duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Person Specifications

  1. a) Qualifications
  2. PhD in Geography from a recognized awarding Institution, or on PhD Track.

 

  1. Master’s Degree in Geography from a recognized awarding I

 

  1. An Honors Bachelor of Arts Degree with Education (majoring in Geography) from a recognized awarding I

 

  1. b) Experience
  2. Should have at least three (3) years of teaching experience in an Institution of Higher Learning.
  3. Evidence of having published a scientific article in the last two (2) years, will be an added advantage.

 

  1. c) Competences
  2. Innovative teaching methods.
  3. Digital Literacy
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  1. Critical thinking, problem-solving and analytical skills
  2. Highly adaptable and resilient
  3. Teamwork and collaboration ethos
  • Conflict prevention and resolution traits
  • Accuracy and attention to detail
  1. Integrity and accountability

 

Job Title Lecturer (Social Work & Social Administration)
Department Social Sciences
Reports to Head of Department
Salary Scale PU6.1
Age 50 Years and below
Terms of Employment Permanent/Contract, depending on the PhD status
Number of Posts 02
REF.NO. EXT AD/APP/5/11/26

Job Purpose

To provide quality teaching, undertake research, and community engagement to promote Social Work and Social Administration.

Duties and Responsibilities

  1. Develop, review, and update course materials, lesson plans, and syllabi in line with current approved curriculum.
  2. Prepare and deliver lectures, seminars, and related learning activities for undergraduate and postgraduate students
  3. Set, invigilate, mark, and assess coursework, tests, and examinations, and provide timely feedback.
  4. Guide, advise and mentor students on academic progress and performances.
  5. Conduct original research and publish scholarly work in reputable academic journals, books, or related platforms.
  6. Disseminate research findings through conferences, seminars, workshops and webinars.
  7. Supervise student projects, theses, dissertations, internships, fieldwork, and placements.
  8. Participate in community outreach, serve on committees, and support student outreach programmes.
  9. Perform any other official duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Person Specifications

  1. a) Qualifications
  2. PhD in Social Work and Social Administration or Sociology from a recognized awarding Institution, or being on PhD Track.

 

  1. Master’s Degree in Social Work and Social Administration, Sociology, Community Psychology, Political Science from a recognized awarding I

 

  1. An Honors Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work and Social Administration or Social Sciences, from a recognized awarding I

 

  1. Experience
  2. Should have at least two (2) years of teaching experience in an Institution of Higher Learning.
  3. Evidence of having published a scientific article in the last two (2) years, will be an added advantage.

 

  1. c) Competences
  2. Innovative teaching methods.
  3. Digital Literacy
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  1. Critical thinking, problem-solving and analytical skills
  2. Highly adaptable and resilient
  3. Teamwork and collaboration ethos
  • Conflict prevention and resolution traits
  • Accuracy and attention to detail
  1. Integrity and accountability

 

Job Title Lecturer Linguistics (English Language)
Department Humanities
Reports to Head of Department
Salary Scale PU6.1
Age 50 Years and below
Terms of Employment Permanent
NUMBER OF POSTS 01
REF.NO. EXT AD/APP/5/12/26

 

The main purpose of the job

To teach, supervise, conduct, and promote research studies, disseminate research findings, and participate in community service.

 

Duties and Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities shall be to;

  • Prepare and conduct lectures to undergraduate and postgraduate students.
  • Conduct research and disseminate research findings.
  • Supervise students undertaking research.
  • Conduct seminars and tutorials.
  • Set coursework, tests, and examinations according to the University standards.
  • Administer coursework, as well as manage and invigilate tests and examinations according to the University standards.
  • Mark tests, examination scripts, and compile results according to

the approved grading standards of the University.

  • Attend to students’ inquiries and academic issues.
  • Perform any other official duties assigned from time to time

 

Person Specifications

 

  1. a) Qualifications

 

  1. PhD in Linguistics (English Language) from a recognized awarding Institution, or being on PhD Track.
  2. Master’s Degree in Linguistics (English Language) from a recognized awarding Institution.
  3. An Honors Bachelor of Arts in Languages or Bachelor of Arts with Education (English Language and Literature), from a recognized awarding Institution.
  4. Any other English language proficiency training is an added advantage.

 

  1. b) Experience
  2. i) Should have at least two (2) years of teaching experience in an Institution of Higher Learning.
  3. ii) Evidence of having published a scientific article in the last two (2) years, will be an added advantage.

 

  1. c) Competences
  2. i) Innovative teaching methods.
  3. ii) Digital Literacy

iii)      Excellent communication and presentation skills.

  1. iv) Critical thinking, problem-solving and analytical skills
  2. v) Highly adaptable and resilient
  3. vi) Teamwork and collaboration ethos

vii)     Conflict prevention and resolution traits

viii)    Accuracy and attention to detail

  1. Integrity and accountability

 

Job Title Assistant Lecturer (Food Science & Technology)
Department Food Innovation & Nutrition
Reports to Head of Department
Salary Scale PU6.2
Age 45 Years and below
Terms of Employment Contract
Number of Posts 01
REF.NO. EXT AD/APP/5/13/26

 

Purpose of the job

To support quality teaching and community engagement to promote, Food Science & Technology.

Duties and Responsibilities

  1. Assist in preparation of Lecture material and conduct lectures to undergraduate students.
  2. Assist in setting tests, examinations and coursework.
  3. Assist in marking tests and examinations scripts and compiling examinations results.
  4. Assist in administering and invigilating tests, examinations and coursework.
  5. Assist in supervising undergraduate undertaking research projects.
  6. Assist in supervising student projects under guidance and supervision of a Lecturer.
  7. Carry out official administrative duties that may be assigned by the Head of Department.
  8. Contribute to the University and wider society through community service. and;
  9. Perform any other related duties as may be assigned from time to time.

 

Person Specifications

  1. Qualifications
  2. a) in Food Science or Food Technology or Food Biotechnology or Food Engineering or Food Safety or Food Microbiology from a recognized Institution.
  3. b) Bachelor of Science in Food Science or Food Technology or Food Processing Technology from a recognized Institution.
  4. b) Experience

Two (2) years teaching experience in an Institution of Higher Learning..

  1. Competences
  2. Innovative teaching methods.
  3. Digital Literacy
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  1. Critical thinking, problem-solving and analytical skills
  2. Highly adaptable and resilient
  3. Teamwork and collaboration ethos
  • Conflict prevention and resolution traits
  • Accuracy and attention to detail
  1. Integrity and Accountability

 

  1. ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS

 

Job Title Deputy Chief-Outreach
Office Office of the Deputy Vice Chancellor Academic Affairs
Reports to Deputy Vice Chancellor-Academic Affairs
Salary Scale PU4
Age Not less than 45 Years of age but below 60 years
Terms of Employment Contract
Number of Posts 01
REF.NO. EXT AD/APP/5/14/26

 

Main purpose of the job

To lead the development and execution of outreach strategies that build strong relationships between the University & its stakeholders

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Budget, plan and manage outreach activities;
  • Ensure compliance with Outreach Policies and Regulations;
  • Develop proposals for grants and/or contribute to proposals or funding applications where outreach is involved;
  • Develop and implementing outreach and engagement strategies;
  • Support Develop long-term plans for community relations and stakeholder engagement;
  • Identify partnership opportunities with community groups, businesses, and institutions;
  • Monitor, evaluate outreach effectiveness and prepare reports on outreach performance and impact;
  • Supervise outreach staff and coordinators;
  • Oversee outreach campaigns, events, and public initiatives;
  • Ensure consistent messaging across platforms (events, communications, digital outreach);
  • Coordinate with marketing, communications, and program Departments and maintain relationships with key stakeholders in community development;
  • Represent the University at community meetings, conferences, and events and handle community concerns or partnership issues as they arise; and
  • Perform any other official duties assigned by the supervisor.

 

Person Specifications

  1. a) Qualifications
  2. a) A Master’s Degree in either Business Administration (Marketing option), or Public Administration or Public Relations, or Mass Communication, or Social Science (Economics and Sociology), or Community Psychology or Education.
  3. b) An Honours Bachelor’s Degree in either Public Relations or Mass Communication, or Business Administration (Marketing), or Public Administration (Local Government), or Community Psychology, or Social Work and Social Administration or Social Sciences (Sociology), or Education from a recognized training Institution.
  4. c) Possession of a PhD in the required discipline is an added advantage.
  5. b) Experience

Should have at least Eight (8) years of experience in handling Community Engagement, Public Relations, Outreach Coordination and Stakeholder Management, three (3) of which should have been at a Principal level and above, in a University setting.

  1. c) Competences
  2. Partnership building, through leading staff to meet with local

leaders, schools, & non-profit groups to ascertain community needs.

  1. Students placements, by matching University students with volunteer work, internships and service learning projects.
  • Project management by leading staff in Planning, holding workshops, fairs, tutoring programmes and Economic development events.
  1. Reports filing credentials, through demonstrable tracks on how communities benefit from the programmes & measure impact of University interventions.
  2. Strong leadership and team management;
  3. Excellent communication (written & verbal);
  • Strategic thinking, planning and coordination;
  • Relationship-building, Conflict resolution and networking;
  1. Budget management;and
  2. Data analysis and reporting.
Job Title Senior Assistant Academic Registrar-Faculty
Department Academic Registrar
Reports to Faculty Dean
Salary Scale PU6.1
Age 55 Years and below
Terms of Employment Permanent
REF. NO. EXT AD/APP/5/15/26

 

Purpose of the Job:

To provide administrative support in the teaching and learning processes of the Faculty.

 

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Support admissions and registration processes and provide academic guidance to students on programmes and course requirements.
  • Coordinate teaching and learning through dissemination of timetables, monitoring of curriculum coverage, preparation of examinations, coordination of invigilation and compilation of results.
  • Manage Faculty-level academic records, including student registration, results and progression data.
  • Prepare and submit Faculty academic reports, including enrolment, performance and teaching load data.
  • Serve as Secretary to Faculty Board and support academic committees within the Faculty.
  • Ensure communication and implementation of academic policies, procedures and schedules within the Faculty.
  • Monitor compliance with academic standards and support accreditation and quality assurance processes.
  • Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

 

Person Specifications

  1. a) Qualifications
  2. a) An Honours Bachelor’s Degree in either Public Administration, or Education, or Business Administration, or Computer Science, or Information Technology, or Social Sciences with Economics, or Records Management, or Information Management, or Information Management Systems, from a recognized Institution.
  3. b) Post Graduate Diploma in Public Administration and Management or Education from a recognized Institution.
  4. c) Master’s Degree in either Higher Education Management, or Education Policy and Planning, or Business Administration (Management), or Public Administration and Management, or Information Technology, or Computer Science, or Education (ICT), or Records Management, or Information Management, or Information Management and Systems, from a recognized training Institution is added advantage.
  5. b) Experience

Should have at least three (3) years of experience in Academic Administration in an Institution of Higher Learning.

  1. c) Competences
  2. Good interpersonal and communication skills
  3. High level of integrity
  • Ability to pay attention to detail
  1. Demonstrated Computer skills

 

Job Title Transport & Logistics Officer
Department Estates & Works
Reports to Deputy Chief-Estates & Works
Salary Scale PU6.2
Age 45 Years and below
Terms of Employment Permanent
Number of Posts 01
REF.NO. EXT AD/APP/5/16/26

Purpose of the Job

To manage and coordinate the University’s transport and logistics operations.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Plan, schedule, and coordinate transport services for staff, students, and official University activities.
  • Supervise Drivers, Bus Attendants, and other transport staff to ensure effective service delivery and discipline.
  • Monitor utilisation, condition, and performance of the University fleet and transport equipment.
  • Coordinate routine servicing, repairs, and maintenance of vehicles and related equipment.
  • Manage fuel consumption, spare parts, and logistics supplies to ensure proper accountability and availability.
  • Ensure compliance with road safety regulations, traffic laws, and University transport policies.
  • Maintain accurate transport records, vehicle logs, schedules, reports, and other operational documentation.
  • Support procurement processes for transport-related goods, services, repairs, and supplies.
  • Respond to transport emergencies and resolve operational challenges in a timely manner.
  • Perform any other official duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Person Specifications

  1. a) Qualifications
  2. a) An Honors Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or Automative Engineering, from a recognized Institution.
  3. b) Have a valid driving permit (Class D)
  4. b) Experience
  5. Should have a minimum of five (5) years’ relevant working experience in Mechanical Engineering in Government or reputable organization.
  6. Knowledge of transport management, fleet management and scheduling
  • Experience in driving.

c)Competences

  1. Staff supervision and coordination skills
  2. Record keeping, reporting, and documentation skills.
  • Teamwork and flexibility.
  1. Clear Communication.
  2. Interpersonal skills.
  3. Time management
  • Accuracy and attention to detail
  • Integrity and accountability

 

Job Title Technician (Biosciences)
Faculty Faculty of Agriculture Environment & Natural Resources
Reports to Head of Department
Salary Scale PU7
Age 45 years and below
Terms of Employment Permanent
Number of Posts 01
REF.NO. EXT AD/APP/5/17/26

Job Purpose

To conduct laboratory procedures, support research  and maintain laboratory equipment and materials.

 Duties and Responsibilities

  1. Conduct laboratory experiments and routine biotechnology procedures.
  2. Prepare reagents, culture media, and laboratory solutions.
  3. Operate, clean, and maintain laboratory equipment and instruments.
  4. Support research activities through sample collection, processing, and data recording.
  5. Ensure compliance with laboratory safety, biosafety, and quality standards.
  6. Maintain accurate laboratory records, inventories, and documentation.
  7. Assist in training students and academic staff on laboratory procedures
  8. Manage laboratory supplies and report equipment faults or shortages.
  9. Facilitate practical lessons for students to support the research, teaching, and learning programme
  10. Perform any other official duties as may be assigned from time to time.

 

Person Specifications

  1. a) Qualifications
  2. Honors Bachelor’s Degree (first class or second class upper) in Biotechnology or Molecular biology or Biochemistry or Microbiology from a recognized awarding Institution.
  3. Should be registered with a professional organization where required
  4. Excellent knowledge of Standard Operating Procedures for laboratories (ISO etc)
  5. Demonstrated ability to prepare reagents, media, and laboratory solutions accurately
  6. Should know septic techniques, tissue culture, and microbial handling.

 

  1. b) Experience
  2. One (1) year of laboratory experience or research support in an academic or research Institution.
  3. Should have practical experience in molecular biology or biotechnology techniques

 

  1. c) Competences
  2. Communication and presentation skills
  3. Teamwork and collaborative skills
  • Time management
  1. Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic academic environment.
  2. Ability to work independently
  3. Record Management
  • Safety awareness
  • Accuracy and attention to detail
  1. Integrity and Accountability

 

Job Title Receptionist
Office Office of the University Secretary
Reports to Administrative Secretary
Salary Scale PU12
Age 35 years and below
Terms of Employment Permanent
Number of Posts 01
REF.NO. EXT AD/APP/5/18/26

 

Purpose of the job

To serve as the first point of contact, managing front desk operations, welcoming visitors and supporting administrative functions.

 

Duties and Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities shall be to;

  • Handle all incoming calls;
  • Manage Public requests as appropriate;
  • Register and direct visitors to appropriate offices;
  • Handle administrative support tasks;
  • Maintain a clean and organized front desk area;
  • Ensure safety and confidentiality of incoming and outgoing correspondences, documents and office records .
  • Perform any other official duties assigned from time to time

 

Person Specifications

 

  1. Qualifications

 

  1. Diploma in Office Administration or Secretarial and Office Administration from a recognized Institution of Higher L
  2. Certificate in Customer Care or Front Office/Desk Management; or Leisure and Hospitality Management is a MUST.

 

  1. Experience

 

  • Should have at least three (3) years’ experience as a Receptionist or Front Desk/Administrative Assistant in a Public Institution or reputable Organisation.
  • Working with a Public University or Institution of Higher Learning will be an added advantage.

 

  1. Competences
  1. Integrity and Confidentiality
  2. Accountability and P
  • Excellent Communication,
  1. Teamwork, Interpersonal skills, and Customer Care.
  2. Time Management
  3. Demonstrated Computer Literacy
Job Title Driver
Office Office of the University Secretary (Legal Services)
Reports to Assigned Officer
Salary Scale PU15
Age 35 years and below
Terms of Employment Permanent
Number of Posts 01
REF.NO. EXT AD/APP/5/19/26

 

Purpose of the job

To provide safe, reliable and efficient transportation services for University staff, students, visitors, official documents and other authorised goods.

 

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Drive the assigned office vehicle for official purposes such as transporting Employees to carry out official and field activities.
  • Keep any assigned vehicle in a clean and good state.
  • Deliver mail as and when assigned.
  • Ensure that the assigned vehicle is in perfect mechanical condition before transporting any staff or authorised visitors through regular checking of the vehicle.
  • Keep a clean record of the fuel issued / consumed and journeys made in the logbook to simplify the accountability of fuel used.
  • Ensure that routine servicing is done in time by monitoring the service mileage of the vehicle regularly.
  • Keep a tracker to ensure validity of both third party and comprehensive insurances so that they are renewed when necessary.

any other duties that may be assigned by the supervisor from time-to-time.

 

Person specifications

(a) Qualifications

  1. a) Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) with at least a credit in English Language.
  2. b) A valid driving permit of class B and CM held for more than three years.
  3. c) Certificate in defensive driving and training in road safety with exceptional knowledge of traffic laws and regulations
  4. d) Certificate of Competence from Ministry of Works and Transport will be an added advantage.

 

  1. b) Experience

(Should have working experience of three (3) years as Driver in Government Institution or a reputable Organization.

 

  1. c) Competencies
    1. Driving and Vehicle Handling Skills
    2. Defensive Driving
  • Knowledge of Traffic Laws and Regulations
  1. Time Management and Reliability
  2. Confidentiality and Discretion
  3. Record Keeping
Job Title Security Guard
Department Security Unit
Reports to Security Guard Supervisor
Salary Scale PU15
Age 35 years and below
Terms of Employment Permanent
Number of Posts 01
REF.NO. EXT AD/APP/5/20/26

Job Purpose

To assist the Security Guard Supervisor in providing effective security and protection of University staff, students, visitors and property.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Develop, review, and update course materials, lesson plans, and syllabi in line with current approved curriculum.
  • Prepare and deliver lectures, seminars, and related learning activities for undergraduate and postgraduate students
  • Set, invigilate, mark, and assess coursework, tests, and examinations, and provide timely feedback.
  • Guide, advise and mentor students on academic progress and performances.
  • Conduct original research and publish scholarly work in reputable academic journals, books, or related platforms.
  • Disseminate research findings through conferences, seminars, workshops and webinars.
  • Supervise student projects, theses, dissertations, internships, fieldwork, and placements.
  • Participate in community outreach, serve on committees, and support student outreach programmes.
  • Perform any other official duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Person Specifications

  1. a) Qualifications
  2. Should have a minimum of O’ level Certificate

 

  1. Training with Uganda Police Force (UPF), Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) or Uganda Prison Service (UPS) Training.

 

  1. b) Experience

Should have a three (3) years’ experience in security related work and must have no criminal record.

 

  1. Competences

 

  1. i) Vigilance and Alertness.
  2. ii) Integrity
  • iii) Communication Skills
  1. iv) Professionalism
  2. v) Teamwork
  3. vi) Confidentiality and Discretion

 

APPLICATION PROCESS

 

Interested and eligible candidates MUST ELECTRONICALLY submit the application documents below merged as one document in PDF to applicationsSept2026@mmu.ac.ug:

 

  1. Application letter.
  2. A detailed up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV) containing names and contacts of three (3) credible referees.
  3. Certified copies of the relevant academic/professional Transcripts and Certificates.
  4. Copies of relevant appointment and confirmation letter (s).
  5. Copy of a National Identity Card
  6. Details of the physical address, telephone contact and email address.
  7. Any other relevant documentation to support the application.

 

N.B: Application not in one PDF file and those arriving after the closing time and date will not be considered.  Details of the job advert can be accessed on the University website: www.mmu.ac.ug.

 

Applications should be addressed to: –

 

The University Secretary
Mountains of the Moon University
P. O. Box 837, Lake Saaka Campus, Block C, Ground Level

Fort Portal, Uganda.

 

The application must be received by 5:00 p.m. on 11th September 2026. MMU is an equal opportunity employer, and appointments to all positions are based on merit. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted formally. Females and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

 

 

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