Monday 23 July 2012

Technical Instructor Job Vacancy at Uganda Christian University (UCU)


Job Title: Technical Instructor (multi-media production)
Scale: CU9
Reports to: The Head, Mass Communication
Faculty: Education and Arts
Division: Academic Affairs
Duty Station: Mukono

Purpose of the Job
The Uganda Christian University seeks to recruit a suitably qualified person to serve as Technical Instructor in the Department of Mass Communication. The department needs a technician to maintain them, manage equipment, assist with the transfer of practical skills and advise on acquisition of equipment and other teaching resources.

Qualifications and experience

Diploma, Certificate or other post-secondary qualification in media/media technologies’ maintenance from an institution of higher learning;
Experience with sound engineering, lighting, video and multi-media operations;
On-going professional development and maintenance of certifications;
Relevant and current health and safety training and certifications;
Applied technical expertise;
Ability to transfer skills to students and assistants;
Christian commitment;

Main duties and Responsibilities

Manage all training equipment under the care of the department;
Assist students and staff to remain on the cutting edge of emerging technologies and applications;
Assist with the transfer of practical skills;
Advise on acquisition of equipment and other teaching resources;
Regularly maintain the department’s studios and equipment; and
Perform any other duties that may contribute to the strengthening of practical training in the Department as may be assigned by the Head of Department.

Application method:

Send an application letter clearly demonstrating suitability together with an updated Curriculum Vitae and three references.
Attach copies of academic and professional certificates and transcripts

To:
The Director of Human Resource & Administration
Uganda Christian University
Pilkington Building
P. O. Box 4, Mukono, Uganda
Tel: 031 235 0800
Email: akatabaazi@ucu.ac.ug

Deadline: 5:00p.m. Friday, 3rd August 2012
Only short listed candidates will be contacted