UNIVERISTY OF HARGEISA
Human Resource Office
Job Description and Person Specification
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Position title
Lecturer
Contract type
International
Reports to
Director of School of Graduate Studies
Division
School of Graduate Studies
Date Prepared
7th February 2024
Background
The University of Hargeisa started operation in the year 2000, It is the largest and leading chartered public university in the Republic of Somaliland. It is the leading higher education institution in the country and it is committed to providing a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs. The goal of the university is to equip all graduates the skills needed for success in their future careers and to contribute to wider processes of educational and professional development in Somaliland. “TOWARDS A BETTER FUTURE” Is our motto and we take pride in living it every day.
The School of Graduate Studies (SGS) was established in 2014 to educate the next generation of professionals, researchers, and academics who desire to further advance their knowledge in their respective fields. The SGS is a highly equipped school with its own building and teaching facilities. The SGS is one of the most prestigious academic centers in the country that offers master’s programs. The school has a strong collaboration with various international universities and organizations around the world. Fulfilling the UoH vision and the current five-year strategic plan of the University, the School of Graduate Studies at the University of Hargeisa is seeking a qualified academic staff (Lecturer) to join our faculty members. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching undergraduate and postgraduate courses in his/her related fields, developing and delivering high-quality teaching materials, and supervising postgraduate students.
Role Purpose
Duties and responsibilities
The Lecturer shall have the following powers and responsibilities:
SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND/OR ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED
PERSONAL SPECIFICATION
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Those interested should submit their applications with a one-page post-specific statement of their suitability and provide 3 references, including a recommendation letter from their line manager and copies of their certificates to the HR Office or through email indicating the email subject as “PERMANENT LECTURER”, to Human Resources Department of the University of Hargeisa: director.hr@uoh.edu.so
The deadline for applications is 18 February 2024: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted and will have to sit in a comprehensive and written exam and Interview.