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

Lecturer of Education-Related domains

Duties and Responsibilities:

Teaching and Learning

1. Deliver lecturing to both Undergraduate and postgraduate
2. Develop and update course content in alignment with the university’s curriculum guidelines and national accreditation standards.
3. Provide supervision to undergraduate and postgraduate students on dissertations, research projects, and fieldwork.
4. Design and conduct assessments, including exams, assignments, and presentations, and ensure timely feedback to students.
5. Mentor junior researchers and postgraduate students in conducting high-quality research.
6. Participate in national and international academic conferences to present research and represent the university.
7. Contribute to community-based projects and initiatives that improve teaching and learning in local schools and communities.
8. Provide training and capacity-building workshops for educators and stakeholders in the education sector.

Note: A minimum of three (3) years of teaching experience at the university level, Expertise in psychopedagogy and its practical application in teaching and learning, Strong interpersonal and communication skills for effective interaction with students, colleagues, and stakeholders, Ability to work collaboratively in a multicultural and faith-based environment. Fluency in English; knowledge of French or Kinyarwanda is an advantage.

Research and Publication

1. Conduct research in the field of Education
2. Publish findings in peer-reviewed journals and present at academic conferences.
3. Serve a university as required and requested by the supervisor.
4. Contribute to the organization and coordination of departmental events and activities.
5. Provide academic guidance and mentorship to students.
6. supervise undergraduate research projects
7. At least two years of teaching experience in higher education.

General Qualifications and skills

• PhD in Educational Sciences (Psychopedagogy, Psychology, …)
• 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

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/tdHvstBHdu6E17Ca7

• All documents must be scanned as one single document

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

Done at Huye, 03^rd, November 2024

Rev. Dr. Emmanuel Muhozi

Deputy Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance