Call for Applications

Lecturer of Mathematics

The Protestant University of Rwanda (PUR) is seeking a dedicated and highly qualified individual to join its academic team as a Lecturer of Mathematics. The ideal candidate will contribute to the university’s mission through teaching, research, and community engagement, while fostering academic excellence in the field of Mathematics.

Duties and Responsibilities

Teaching and Learning

• Teach Mathematics-related courses at the undergraduate level.
• Develop, review, and update course content to align with current trends and the competency-based curriculum approach.
• Supervise student research projects and internships.
• Provide academic advising and support to students.
• Research and Publications
• Conduct research in the field of Mathematics or related areas.
• Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals and present them at conferences.
• Engage in collaborative research with other faculty members and institutions.
• Seek funding opportunities to support research projects.
• Participate in community outreach programs organized by the university.
• Provide consultancy services where applicable.
• Attend and actively participate in departmental, faculty, and university meetings.
• Contribute to the development of academic programs and strategic plans.
• Participate in training, workshops, and seminars relevant to the discipline.

Note: Preference will be given to candidates with at least two years of teaching experience at the secondary school or university level, strong knowledge of mathematical concepts and their applications, excellent oral and written communication skills in both instructional languages, a commitment to teaching excellence and innovation, and active participation in faculty meetings, curriculum development, and institutional events under faculty leadership.

General Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum of a Master’s degree in Mathematics
• Demonstrated interest in educational quality developmentand scientific research
• Computer literacy, including proficiency in e-learning management systems
• Ability to multi-task, work independently, and collaborate within a team
• Proven organizational, coordination, and intercultural communication skills
• Readiness to actively participate in the social and spiritual life of the PUR community
• Must be free from any other employment or provide a formal commitment to leave it upon recruitment
• Experience in educational leadership
• Experience in teaching at higher learning institutions
• Demonstrated flexibility in working environments
• Results-oriented with a strong commitment to meeting deliverables and deadlines
• Familiarity with the Management Information System (MIS)is an added advantage

Application Documents Required

Applicants must submit the following documents:

1. Motivation letterin English addressed to the Vice-Chancellor of PUR
2. Curriculum Vitae (CV)in English with three reference persons
3. Certified copies of university degrees, transcripts, and other relevant certificates
4. Degree equivalenceif the degree was obtained abroad
5. Copy of National ID
6. Two recommendation letterssigned by former employers or professors
7. Any other supporting documents deemed important by the applicant

N.B. All documents must be scanned as one single document 

Application Process

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their applications online at https://forms.gle/gydLVXB6McXks1Ch8  by March 5, 2025.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further steps in the recruitment process.

Done at Huye, February 19, 2025.

Rev. Dr. Emmanuel Muhozi

PUR DVCAF