Soroti University External Advertisement (October 2026)

Soroti University, a public university located in Soroti City, Eastern Uganda (7 km along Soroti-Moroto Road), invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for vacant academic (teaching) positions.

Vacancies Overview

S/N Department Job Title Scale Vacancies Tenure
1 Radiology Lecturer PU 6.1 1 Permanent
2 Physiotherapy Assistant Lecturer PU 6.2-TS 1 Permanent
3 Psychiatry Assistant Lecturer PU 6.2 1 Permanent
4 Electrical & Electronic Eng. Professor PU 3 1 Permanent
5 Civil, Structural & Env. Eng. Senior Lecturer PU 5 1 Permanent

Positions & Person Specifications

1. Lecturer – Radiology

Scale: PU 6.1 Permanent
School: Health Sciences | Responsible To: Head of Department

Purpose: To teach, supervise, promote research, disseminate research findings, and participate in Community Service.

Qualifications & Requirements:
  • Master of Medicine in Radiology.
  • MBChB, MBBS, or BDS as first degree.
  • Minimum of two (2) publications in peer-reviewed journals.
  • At least two (2) years of teaching, research, or clinical practice experience.
  • Registered with the Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners’ Council with a valid practicing license.

2. Assistant Lecturer – Physiotherapy

Scale: PU 6.2-TS Age: < 40 Yrs Permanent
School: Health Sciences | Responsible To: Head of Department

Purpose: Assist senior staff in teaching and examining undergraduate students, conducting practicals, and research activities.

Qualifications & Requirements:
  • Master of Science Degree in Physiotherapy.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy or Medical Rehabilitation.
  • Competence in computer and communication skills.
  • Registered with the Uganda Allied Health Professional Council with a valid practicing license.

3. Assistant Lecturer – Psychiatry

Scale: PU 6.2 Age: < 40 Yrs Permanent
School: Health Sciences | Responsible To: Head of Department

Purpose: To teach, supervise, promote research, disseminate research findings, and participate in Community Service.

Qualifications & Requirements:
  • Master of Medicine in Psychiatry.
  • MBChB or MBBS as first degree.
  • Competence in computer and communication skills.
  • Registered with the Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners’ Council with a valid practicing license.

4. Professor – Electrical & Electronic Engineering

Scale: PU 3 Permanent
School: Engineering & Technology | Responsible To: Head of Department

Purpose: Provide academic leadership and lead the development and implementation of research and publications.

Qualifications & Requirements:
  • PhD in Electronics Engineering.
  • Master of Science in Electronics Engineering.
  • Bachelor of Electrical or Electronics from a recognized institution.
  • Minimum of 12 publications in peer-reviewed journals (4 post-Associate Professor), OR 10 book chapters, OR 2 books with ISBN.
  • Supervised two graduate students to completion (at least 1 at PhD level).
  • Grant winning experience is an added advantage.

5. Senior Lecturer – Civil, Structural & Environmental Eng.

Scale: PU 5 Permanent
School: Engineering & Technology | Responsible To: Head of Department

Purpose: To teach, supervise, promote research, disseminate research findings, and participate in Community Service.

Qualifications & Requirements:
  • Master’s and PhD in Structural Engineering.
  • Honours Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
  • At least 3 articles in peer-reviewed journals, 3 book chapters, or 1 book with ISBN since last appointment.
  • Must have at least 3 years teaching or research experience.
  • Supervised at least two graduate students to completion.

Application Guidelines

Applicants must submit six (6) copies of their application letter, CV, National ID/Passport bio-data copy, certified academic documents, appointment letters (where applicable), and two (2) reference letters.

Address Submissions To:
The University Secretary, Soroti University, P.O. Box 211, Soroti, Uganda

Or via Email: Send as a single PDF document to hr@sun.ac.ug.

Deadline: 23rd October 2026 at 5:00 p.m. EAT.

Note: Soroti University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Application is completely free of charge; paying anyone for recruitment processes is illegal.