Uganda Christian University
Job title: Social Work & Social Admin Job Code: HR033
Employment type: Full time
Country: Tanzania
City / Location: Mukono and Kampala
Job category: Education
Minimum degree: Masters degree
University Overview
Uganda Christian University was founded when the historic Bishop
Tucker Theological College was promoted as a university in 1997.
Bishop Tucker Theological College trained clergy and educators during
its 84-year history from 1913-1997. The local chief, Hamu Mukasa,
granted land for the college to operate in Mukono.
International partnerships were part of the College’s missionary
history. The Church Mission Society teamed with Ugandan leaders and
others to assure the College had the necessary intellectual and other
capital.
By the late 1990s, the Church of Uganda sought to have a broader impact on society through the higher education - not only of clergy but of other professionals as well. Uganda Christian University was established in 1997.
In 2004, the Government of Uganda granted a charter to Uganda Christian University – the highest level of national accreditation. UCU was the first private University to receive such a charter from the Government.
By the late 1990s, the Church of Uganda sought to have a broader impact on society through the higher education - not only of clergy but of other professionals as well. Uganda Christian University was established in 1997.
In 2004, the Government of Uganda granted a charter to Uganda Christian University – the highest level of national accreditation. UCU was the first private University to receive such a charter from the Government.
TAGLINE: A Complete Education for A Complete Person
VISION: A Centre of Excellence in the Heart of Africa
MISSION: Uganda Christian University is dedicated, through teaching, scholarship, service, spiritual formation, student development and social involvement, to preparing students for thoughtful, productive lives of Christian faith and service in their respective professions and places.
MOTTO: Alpha and Omega: God the Beginning and the End
VISION: A Centre of Excellence in the Heart of Africa
MISSION: Uganda Christian University is dedicated, through teaching, scholarship, service, spiritual formation, student development and social involvement, to preparing students for thoughtful, productive lives of Christian faith and service in their respective professions and places.
MOTTO: Alpha and Omega: God the Beginning and the End
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
• Contribute effectively to the design and planning of programmes including preparation of course documentation as required.
• Effectively oversee the progress, examination and assessment of the students as designated by the Head of Department.
• Promote the work of the department and participate in the induction and mentoring of students.
• Assist in the curriculum development of the Department’s academic programmes.
• Seek to enhance the quality of education and provision by ensuring that high standards of teaching, research and learning are maintained on the relevant courses to which they contribute.
• Use teaching and learning strategies, which encourage student involvement and advance their independent learning.
• Participate in work-related training and staff development.
• Carry out any other duties associated within the area to be included by Head of Department.
Required Qualifications & Experience:
• At least a Masters of Social Work (MSW) from a recognized institute of higher education.
• At least a good Social Work honours degree from a recognized institute of higher education.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Successful teaching experience in Higher Education or other evidence of the ability to be an effective teacher at this level
• Experience of one or more of: research, evidence-based practice, publication, and innovation
• Relevant subject knowledge as evidenced through qualifications, prior teaching experience or research
• Ability to engage in academic and professional networking through active membership of associations, societies and professional bodies
• A practicing Christian with unquestionable integrity, preferably a member of the Anglican Communion ready to acknowledge, respect and promote the identity, vision and mission of the University.
• Contribute effectively to the design and planning of programmes including preparation of course documentation as required.
• Effectively oversee the progress, examination and assessment of the students as designated by the Head of Department.
• Promote the work of the department and participate in the induction and mentoring of students.
• Assist in the curriculum development of the Department’s academic programmes.
• Seek to enhance the quality of education and provision by ensuring that high standards of teaching, research and learning are maintained on the relevant courses to which they contribute.
• Use teaching and learning strategies, which encourage student involvement and advance their independent learning.
• Participate in work-related training and staff development.
• Carry out any other duties associated within the area to be included by Head of Department.
Required Qualifications & Experience:
• At least a Masters of Social Work (MSW) from a recognized institute of higher education.
• At least a good Social Work honours degree from a recognized institute of higher education.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Successful teaching experience in Higher Education or other evidence of the ability to be an effective teacher at this level
• Experience of one or more of: research, evidence-based practice, publication, and innovation
• Relevant subject knowledge as evidenced through qualifications, prior teaching experience or research
• Ability to engage in academic and professional networking through active membership of associations, societies and professional bodies
• A practicing Christian with unquestionable integrity, preferably a member of the Anglican Communion ready to acknowledge, respect and promote the identity, vision and mission of the University.
How to apply for this job:
Send
two copies of an application letter clearly demonstrating suitability
together with an updated Curriculum Vita and three references
Copies of academic and professional certificates and transcripts
To:
The Director Human Resource & Administration
Uganda Christian University
Pilkington Building
P O Box 4, Mukono
Application Closing date: March 28, 2014 - 5pm
Copies of academic and professional certificates and transcripts
To:
The Director Human Resource & Administration
Uganda Christian University
Pilkington Building
P O Box 4, Mukono
Application Closing date: March 28, 2014 - 5pm