The Rwanda Institute for Conservation Agriculture (RICA) is a unique and innovative English language undergraduate institution dedicated to preparing the next generation of agricultural leaders of Rwanda and East Africa. Students at RICA engage in curricular and co-curricular learning opportunities emphasizing Conservation Agriculture and One Health principles, oral and written communication, leadership, and entrepreneurship.
In an experiential learning environment, students develop the knowledge and experience necessary for a wide range of careers in agriculture. Students at RICA experience the six Enterprises including Dairy, Poultry and Swine, Food Processing, Row and Forage Crops, Vegetable and Fruit Crops, Irrigation and Mechanization.
The curriculum is designed to incorporate threads of Innovation, Conservation, One Health Systems Thinking, and Entrepreneurship. Communication, One Health Systems Thinking, and Entrepreneurship are woven throughout the curriculum.
All RICA graduates will be innovative problem solvers able to operate farms and ranches, start agribusinesses, assume management roles in cooperatives, NGOs, and other agricultural enterprises, serve their communities as extension agents and technical and policy experts, or assume positions of agricultural leadership in Rwanda.
POSITION: Water Management and Irrigation Lecturer
DESCRIPTION
The Water Management and Irrigation Lecturer will have a passion for education with a focus on soil water conservation and management, and farm machine operations and management. The successful candidate will actively engage with students in the learning environment by demonstrating technical skills and mentoring students.
Such a candidate would commit to the RICA teaching philosophy, which celebrates experiential learning that is founded in research and extends to the community. This position is a comprehensive teaching position whereby the successful candidate is a stakeholder in all aspects of the program, including but not limited to, the responsibilities listed below.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Teach courses in water resources planning and management, soil water conservation, irrigation, climate variability and change, remote sensing applications for water management, agricultural mechanization and management, energy and power, and team teach courses in introduction to agriculture and practical farming.
- Coordinate with the operations team to repair and maintain farm irrigation equipment.
- Leverage the Mechanization & Irrigation Enterprise facilities and resources for innovative entrepreneurial pursuits.
- Advise and work with students in practical farming.
- Mentor students on capstone experiences.
- Champion Conservation Agriculture and One Health principles in teaching and mentoring.
- Participate in relevant community extension planning and activities.
- Conduct applied research to support extension and outreach activities.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- MS or PhD in soil and water management, agricultural mechanization, agricultural systems management, agricultural system technology, agricultural engineering, biosystems engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field.
- Experienced irrigation, tractor, and farm machinery operator
- Strong knowledge of conservation agriculture, irrigation systems, farm tractor systems, agricultural implements, and sensors and controls used in smallholder farming in developing countries.
- A desire to teach and mentor undergraduate students.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITY
- Previous experience in teaching or in agricultural industry.
- Experience in active and experiential learning and team teaching.
- Experience in curriculum and course design.
- Familiarity with African agriculture.
- Demonstrated success in research and/or extension (e.g. presentations, publications, awards)
- Demonstrated relevant management and leadership experience.
- PhD preferred.
- Fluent speaker of English
HOW TO APPLY
- Fill the information required, upload and submit the documents in English to the link provided below.
- Cover Letter summarizing intent and suitability for the position.
- A resume or CV.
- Official Degree certificate for highest Degree obtained.
- Summary of the applicant’s teaching experiences (500 words max).
- The applicant’s philosophy of education and how this aligns with the mission of RICA (500 words max).
- List of Recommenders with contact information.
Please combine your resume/CV with your degree certificate, and any other relevant document, as one PDF file before you upload.
Application Link :
https://rica.bamboohr.com/careers/102
Application review will begin July 31st, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled.
Website: https://www.rica.rw/
