Role overview
What you'll be stepping into
Professor – Electronics and Computer Engineering
Vacancies: 1 (One)
Salary Scale: PU3
Tenure: Permanent
Reports To: Head of Department
Purpose: Provide academic leadership and knowledge in the relevant discipline and lead the development and implementation of research and publications.
Person Specifications:
PhD in Electronics Engineering.
Master of Science in Electronics Engineering.
Bachelor of Electrical or Electronics from a recognized institution.
At least twelve (12) publications (4 after appointment to Associate Professor in peer-reviewed journals), OR ten (10) book chapters (5 after last appointment), OR two (2) books with ISBN numbers.
Supervised two (2) graduate students to completion (one at PhD level).
Contribution to community service.
Winning grants is an added advantage.
How to Apply
Applicants can submit their applications in either of the following formats:
Physical Submission: Submit six (6) copies of the application letter, an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae, a photocopy of the National Identity Card or Passport bio-data page, certified copies of academic/professional qualifications, appointment letters (where applicable), and two (2) letters of reference.
Address to:
The University Secretary
Soroti University,
P.O. Box 211, Soroti, Uganda
Email Submission: Send the complete application as one (1) single PDF file via email to hr@sun.ac.ug.
Important Application Guidelines:
Deadline: 23rd October 2026, by 5:00 p.m. EAT.
Referees: Applications must include names, addresses, telephone contacts, and email addresses of two referees (one must be a current or previous employer/supervisor where applicable).
Detailed job descriptions and person specifications are available on the Soroti University Website.
Important Notices:
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Soroti University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Recruitment is strictly FREE OF CHARGE. No candidate should pay money to anyone for job applications or recruitment processes at Soroti University.
Payment of money for recruitment is illegal, and the University bears no liability.
How to apply

