Kyambogo University is a Public University established in 2003 following the merger of the former Institute of Teacher Education Kyambogo (ITEK), Uganda Polytechnic Kyambogo (UPK) and Uganda National Institute for Special Education (UNISE). The University campus is located on Kyambogo Hill in the capital city, Kampala. It is the second-largest university in Uganda with more
than 30,000 students on campus.

To promote research studies and dissemination of research findings and assist the Head
of Department in guiding and advising the academic staff within the department on the
provision and promotion of quality and internationally acceptable academic education.
KEY FUNCTIONS
1. To provide academic leadership and guidance in the department.
2. To identify and supervise the conduct of research studies by the undergraduate and
postgraduate students.
3. To prepare and deliver lectures to students.
4. To organize and conduct seminars and tutorials.
5. To set tests and examinations as well as mark and grade scripts.
6. To advise students on their academic performance.
7. To lead curriculum review.
8. To coach and mentor academic staff in the department.

PERSON SPECIFICATION
a) Must have a PhD in a relevant Discipline.
b) Must be at the minimum level of Associate Professor with at least have ten (10) years
of teaching/research experience in a recognized University/Institution.