Assistant Lecturer Department of Food science and Technology- CAVM Under Statute at UNIVERSITY OF RWANDA :Deadline: Sep 5, 2023

Job Description

A. POST: Assistant Lecturer or Tutorial Assistant in Food Science and Technology department CAVM
B. POSITION LEVEL: 4.III for an Assistant Lecturer or 4.II for Tutorial Assistant
C. NUMBER OF THE POSITIONS: 1
D. RESPONSIBILITIES:
For an Assistant Lecturer
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.
E. EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
1. Master’s degree in Food Safety
2. Master’s degree in Quality Management

F. OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
1. Showing a proof of at least 1publications in recognized peer reviewed journals
2. Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education is an added value.
3. Being currently involved in different collaborative research projects related to this position with proof is an advantage.
4. Being a Principal Investigator (PI) or Co-Principal Investigator (Co-PI) with a proof for a given research project in Food Safety or Quality Management or related fields is an advantage
5. 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).

For a Tutorial Assistant
1. Teaching
 Assist lecturers in preparation field work and practical
 Assist lecturers in invigilation and marking of courses in his/her area of specialization
 Participate in the assessment and evaluation of students through continual assessment tests and examinations
 Participate in organization of practical in classrooms, library and laboratories.
2. Research
 Participate in research proposals implementation trough data collection and entry for analysis,
 Participate in the elaboration of research protocols.
 Participate in research activities aiming at solving community problems
 Participate in publishing research results at national, regional and international levels
3.Community Outreach
 Participate in dissemination of research findings to relevant stakeholders
 Conduct research projects which may lead to PhD studies
 Participate in organizing national scientific conferences
4. Consultancy
 Conduct consultancy activities in his area of specialization
 Compete successfully for income generating consultancies
E. EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
1.Bachelors’ degree in Food Safety
2. Bachelors’ degree in Quality Management

F. OTHER REQUIREMENTS
1. Having Graduated within the last 3 academic years (no later than 2020) with at least second-class upper division (No limit of year of graduation for candidates with first class degree) for the position of tutorial assistant.
2. Ready to pursue doctoral/masters studies in the area of Food safety/quality management or related discipline with guidance from line supervisor(s) no later than 2 years after appointment to this position.