3 Job Positions of Senior Lecturer Department of Forestry Crop Sciences- CAVM Under Statute at UNIVERSITY OF RWANDA: Deadline: Sep 5, 2023

Job Description

A. POST: Senior Lecturer or Lecturer or Assistant Lecturer in Forest Crop Science department CAVM
B. POSITION LEVEL :H/2.III for a Senior Lecture or 3.III for a Lecturer or 4.III for an Assistant Lecturer
C. NUMBER OF THE POSITIONS: 1
D. RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Teaching
 Prepare subjects to be taught as presented in modules
 Teach subjects in his area of specialization
 Evaluate students through continual assessment tests and examinations
 Assist in the development of the new curriculum and review
 Participate in continuous professional development
 Development of teaching and learning materials and publication of textbooks
2. Research & innovation
 Prepare research proposals in line with his/her area of specialization and institutional thematic areas
 Attract internal and external funding for research
 Conduct research activities aiming at solving community problems
 Publish research results at national, regional and international levels
 Supervise/co-supervise PhD and Masters students and Postdoctoral fellows
3.Community Outreach
 Disseminate research findings to relevant stakeholders
 Elaborate research-based policy briefs for policy makers
 Transfer knowledge to business and the community.
4.Consultancy
 Involvement in organizing national scientific conferences and workshops
 Conduct consultancy activities in his/her area of specialization
 Compete successfully for income generating consultancies and grants.

D. EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

1. PhD/Masters in Applied Physics (1)
2. PhD in Applied Chemistry/Biochemistry (2)

E. OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
1. Showing a proof of publication in recognized peer reviewed journals (at least 2 publication points for the position of Lecturer or at least 5 publication points for the position of Senior Lecturer)
2. Having proof of teaching experience from a recognized institution of higher learning (at least 3 years of teaching experience for a Senior Lecturer). For the position of Lecturer and Assistant Lecturer, teaching experience is not required however it is an added value.
3. Having supervised at least 3 Master’s dissertations for a Senior Lecturer
4. Having Proficiency in Mechanics, Optics and electricity.
5. Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education is an added value.
6. Being currently involved in different collaborative research projects related to this position with proof is an advantage.
7. Being a Principal Investigator (PI) or Co-Principal Investigator (Co-PI) with a proof for a given research project in Electrical Power Engineering or related fields is an advantage
8. Ready to pursue doctoral studies in the chosen area of specialization with guidance from line supervisor(s) no later than 2 years after appointment to this position (for the position of assistant lecturer).