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Head of Graduate Studies and Research
DistrictNot specifiedCityNot specifiedContractType not specifiedPosted2026-08-10Close dateNot specifiedExperience3 yearsSourceFuzu Uganda
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International University of East Africa in Kampala, Uganda, is hiring a Head of Graduate Studies and Research to lead postgraduate program development, research strategy, and graduate tracer studies. The role requires a PhD, 3–5 years of senior academic leadership experience, and strong ICT and communication skills. Candidates can apply via the Fuzu platform.
- Senior academic leadership role at a Ugandan university
- PhD in a relevant discipline required
- 3–5 years of senior academic or management experience needed
- Focus on postgraduate programs, research, and tracer studies
- Based in Kampala, Uganda
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Original source description
- Kampala
- •
- Uganda
- Contract Type
- Description
- Qualifications
- A
- PhD qualification
- in a relevant discipline with a strong research and postgraduate teaching background.
- At least
- 3–5 years’
Experience
- in a senior academic or management leadership role
- with supervisory responsibilities.
- Demonstrated
- in postgraduate program development, research leadership, or academic administration.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, analytical, and presentation skills.
- Strong ICT skills and ability to use digital academic management systems.
Responsibilities
- Graduate Studies Leadership
- Coordinate the development, review, and establishment of postgraduate programs in alignment with the University's strategic priorities.
- Provide leadership in the administration, quality assurance, and continuous improvement of graduate programs.
- Oversee postgraduate admissions processes to ensure compliance with approved entry
Requirements
- and academic standards.
- Research Development and Innovation
- Strengthen the University's research profile and promote the development of strategic research areas.
- Develop initiatives that encourage research productivity, collaboration, and innovation among academic staff and postgraduate students.
- Promote postgraduate research culture through seminars, conferences, workshops, and academic forums.
- Develop and support post-doctoral research initiatives, including fellowship programs where appropriate.
- Graduate Outcomes and Tracer Studies
- Develop and Implement the University's graduate tracer study framework and schedule.
- Lead the planning, coordination, and implementation of graduate tracer studies and graduate outcome surveys.
- Analyze tracer study findings and prepare reports to inform curriculum review, graduate employability, research planning, policy development, and institutional decision-making.
- Institutional Leadership
- Participate as a member of the University's senior management team and contribute to institutional planning and decision-making.
- Work collaboratively with Faculties, Schools, academic departments, and administrative units to advance graduate
Education
- and research.
- Provide strategic advice to University Management and Senate on postgraduate and research matters.
- Tags
- Research, academy
- Education, academic
- Senior-level
- Uganda
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