Vacancy title:
Associate Professor – Physics (Theoretical Physics)

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Teachers & Education]

Jobs at:
Kyambogo University

Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, April 30 2025

Duty Station:
Kampala | Kampala | Uganda

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, March 31 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Department: Physics
Faculty: Science
Salary Scale: M4
Number of Vacancies: 1
Specialization: Theoretical Physics

Job Summary:

The Associate Professor in Theoretical Physics will provide academic leadership in research, teaching, and mentorship, focusing on areas such as quantum mechanics, relativity, and computational physics.

Key Responsibilities:

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Theoretical Physics.
• Conduct high-impact research in areas such as quantum mechanics, statistical mechanics, or condensed matter physics.
• Supervise Master’s and PhD students.
• Publish in high-ranking journals and contribute to research grants.
• Develop and revise curricula for physics programs.

Qualifications:

• PhD in Theoretical Physics or related field.
• At least 5 years of teaching and research experience at the university level.
• A strong record of publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• Experience in securing research funding is an advantage.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: associate degree

Job application procedure
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• Interested candidates should submit their applications in triplicate to the Director, Human Resources, Kyambogo University, P.O. Box 1, Kyambogo, Kampala, Uganda, not later than 30th April 2025.
• Applications should include:
• A completed application form (downloadable from the University website: www.kyu.ac.ug).
• A detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• Certified copies of academic certificates and transcripts.
• Three recent passport-size photographs.
• A copy of the National ID or Passport.
• Three reference letters from persons familiar with the candidate’s academic and professional work.
• Applications can also be submitted electronically (in PDF format).
• For detailed job descriptions and person specifications, visit the Kyambogo University website: kyu.ac.ug.

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