How To Become A Lecturer In Uganda

Who Is A Lecturer?

Lecturer is an academic rank within many universities, though the meaning of the term varies somewhat from country to country. It generally denotes an academic expert who is hired to teach on a full- or part-time basis. They may also conduct research. 

How To Become A Lecturer In Uganda

  1. Must hold a PhD in relevant discipline.
  2. Must have teaching experience of at least four (4) years.
  3. Must have published at least three (3) peer reviewed articles in internationally recognized journals or three (3) book chapters or at least one book published with a reputable publishing house.

What Is A Role Of A Lecturer?

Lecturers plan and deliver teaching on their specialist subject to university students. This includes creating teaching materials, preparing for tutorials/seminars and marking students’ work, as well as direct teaching.

What Qualifications Do I Need To Be A Lecturer?

You’ll need a good degree pass, for example first class or upper second class, relevant to the subject you want to teach. You’ll also need to have completed a postgraduate master’s or PhD qualification, or be working towards one. It’s common to have had academic work published.

Can You Be A Lecturer Without A PhD?

It will almost be impossible to become a lecturer without a Ph.D., even if you have degree, masters, and qualifications. However, you will need to have the ‘basic’ qualifications to start your Ph.

How Many Years Does It Take To Become A Lecturer?

It typically takes 7-9 years to become a lecturer, not including any time you spend building experience. It often takes 3-4 years to complete a bachelor’s degree programme, 1-2 years to complete a master’s degree programme and three years to earn your Ph. D.

How Much Does A University Lecturer Earn In Uganda?

Lecturer in Kampala, Uganda Area Salaries

Job TitleLocationSalary
Makerere University Assistant Lecturer salaries – 1 salaries reportedKampala, Uganda AreaUGX 4,450,000/yr
Kyambogo University Part-Time Lecturer salaries – 1 salaries reportedKampala, Uganda AreaUGX 3,000,000/mo

How Much Does A Senior Lecturer Earn In Uganda?

UGX 11m
An associate professor will earn sh13m; a senior lecturer will get UGX 11m, a senior lecturer will recieve sh9m-followed by an assistant lecturer (7m) and a teaching assistant (sh5m).

What Is The Salary Of A Professor In Uganda?

UGX 15.6m
According to the new salary structure for financial year 2020/2021 that was recently released by the Ministry of Public Service for public servants, lecturers in public universities inclusive, a professors will earn UGX 15.6m from Shs8m, while an associate professor will earn UGX 14. 8m from UGX 7. 5m.

What Is The Difference Between Lecturer 1 And Lecturer 2?

The Lecturer I/II typically teaches both Fall and Winter semesters on a regular basis. The Lecturer I title is a probationary title from which the Lecturer may be promoted to the title of Lecturer II through the successful completion of the Major Review.

What’s The Difference Between Professor And Lecturer?

Professor teaches undergraduate, graduate. The lecturer is not involved in executive and managerial tasks at the universities. A professor is sometimes involved in administrative and managerial tasks at the colleges. Lecturers have less experience than professors.