The Protestant University of Rwanda (PUR) would like to recruit qualified, experienced, and competent Candidates to fill the following post:

Lecturer of Economics

Duties and Responsibilities:

Teaching and Learning

1. Prepare and deliver lectures, seminars, and workshops in Economics and related fields.
2. Develop and update course materials and syllabuses
3. Assess student performance through assignments, exams, and projects.
4. Use innovative teaching methods, including technology-enhanced learning, to improve student outcomes.

Research and Publication

• Conduct research in Economics and related areas.
• Publish findings in peer-reviewed journals and present at academic conferences.
• Serve a university as required and requested by the supervisor.
• Contribute to the organization and coordination of departmental events and activities.
• Provide academic guidance and mentorship to students.
• Supervise undergraduate research projects
• At least two years of teaching experience in higher education.

General Qualifications and skills

• Minimum of a Master’s degree in Economics
• Demonstrate interest in educational quality development and scientific research
• Computer literacy with E Learning Management Systems
• Ability to multi task, work independently and in a team
• Proven organizational, coordination and inter-cultural communication skills
• Readiness to participate actively in the social and spiritual life of PUR community;
• To be free from any employment or make a formal commitment to leave it once recruited by PUR
• Experience in educational leadership
• Experience of teaching in Higher Learning institutions
• Demonstrate flexibility in working environment
• Results-oriented with adherence to deliverables and deadlines
• Familiarity with the Management Information System (MIS) would be an added value

Note: Strong knowledge in Economics with specialization in areas such as Development Economics, Econometrics, or Financial Economics. Experience in curriculum development and innovative teaching methods are an asset. Excellent communication and presentation skills in the instructional Language, Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities. Proficiency in research methods and statistical software (e.g., SPSS, Stata, or others updated soft). Commitment to the Christian values and vision of the Protestant University of Rwanda. Active participation in faculty meetings, curriculum development, and institutional events under the Faculty Leadership.

Application documents required

Application files should contain the following documents:

1. Motivation letter in English addressed to the Vice-Chancellor of PUR
2. Curriculum vitae in English with three reference persons
3. Certified copies of university degrees, and other certificates
4. Degree equivalence if the degree has been obtained abroad
5. Copy of National ID 
6. Two recommendation letters signed by former employees or professors
7. Any other supporting document deemed important by the applicant

N.B:

• The application must be done via the following link: https://forms.gle/Guxgx3XVhatQ6weR6
• All documents must be scanned as one single document

The deadline for the application submission is 12^th, December 2024