Kabale University
Lecturer In Kiswahili
Posted
1 day ago
Experience
2+ Years
Deadline
Aug. 7, 2026 (9 days left)
Job Summary
A public university is seeking a Lecturer in Kiswahili (Salary Scale PU6.1TNSC, Ref: EXT AD 08/2/2026) for its Department of African Languages. Applicants must hold a PhD in Kiswahili, a Master's degree, and a Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline, demonstrate proven scholarly research capability, and possess strong computer and communication skills. Applications close August 7, 2026.
Key Roles & Operational Responsibilities
1. Academic Instruction & Student Advisory
- Lecture & Seminar Delivery: Prepare and deliver structured lectures, seminars, and tutorials to undergraduate and postgraduate students in Kiswahili linguistics, literature, translation, and cultural studies.
- Assessment & Evaluation: Set, invigilate, mark, compile, and grade coursework, tests, and formal university examinations while delivering timely academic feedback.
- Holistic Student Guidance: Guide students on academic performance, attend to non-academic challenges, and refer students requiring specialized counseling to appropriate university guidance services.
2. Scholarly Research & Graduate Supervision
- Linguistic & Literary Research: Conduct high-quality research in Kiswahili literature, syntax, sociolinguistics, or African language development, disseminating findings through conferences, seminars, and peer-reviewed publications.
- Research Supervision: Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students undertaking research projects and dissertations in Kiswahili studies.
3. Departmental Administration & Community Outreach
- Administrative Engagement: Execute official administrative tasks and departmental duties as directed by the Head of Department in the Department of African Languages.
- Community Outreach: Contribute to the university and wider society through Kiswahili promotion, language policy engagement, and public service.
Foundational Capabilities & Prerequisites
Required Academic Credentials & Experience
- Terminal Degree: Earned PhD in Kiswahili from a recognized institution of higher learning.
- Postgraduate Degree: Master's degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Kiswahili Studies, Linguistics, African Languages).
- Undergraduate Degree: Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline from a recognized university.
- Research Capability: Proven and demonstrated ability to conduct scholarly research and publish findings.
- Professional & Technical Competencies: Computer literacy, excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written), and the ability to work in a team and network with like-minded language scholars.
Why Join the Department of African Languages?
- Academic Career Advancement: Step into a full Lecturer position under the competitive PU6.1TNSC non-science salary scale.
- Cultural & Linguistic Impact: Drive academic research, literary development, and preservation of Kiswahili as a primary regional and continental language.
- Student Mentorship: Educate and train the next generation of Kiswahili educators, translators, researchers, and media professionals.
Skills Required:
- Language / Literature / Arts
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