Background

East African University Rwanda (EAUR) has two campuses where the headquarter is located in Nyagatare District and its branch at REMEARA, in Gasabo district nearby Airtel Building across the national Amahoro Stadium. EAUR is an innovative higher learning institution which offers Bachelor degree, diploma and certificate in its unique and Market driven academic programs such as film making and production, leisure Tourism, and Hotel Management, Mass communication and Journalism, Industrial Arts and Design, Education and Business Administration. To remain a leading university in quality of education, locally and internationally, EAUR wishes to recruit staff of high caliber and with a wide range of experience to fill in different positions listed below:

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction for the department’s teaching, research, and community engagement.
• Ensure alignment of departmental goals with the university’s mission and vision.
• Promote academic excellence and uphold high standards in curriculum design and delivery.
• Oversee the design, review, and continuous improvement of undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
• Integrate contemporary business practices, technological innovations, and global perspectives into the curriculum.
• Ensure compliance with accreditation standards and national higher education policies.
• Recruit, mentor, and evaluate academic staff within the department.
• Facilitate professional development opportunities for faculty members.
• Encourage collaborative teaching and interdisciplinary research initiatives.
• Foster a vibrant research culture within the department.
• Support faculty and students in publishing scholarly work in reputable journals.
• Promote partnerships with industry and government for applied research projects.
• Ensure effective academic advising and mentorship for students.
• Address student concerns related to academic progress and career development.
• Promote extracurricular activities that enhance leadership and entrepreneurial skills.
• Manage departmental budgets, resources, and facilities efficiently.
• Prepare annual reports and strategic plans for the department.
• Ensure compliance with university policies, regulations, and quality assurance standards.
• Build strong relationships with industry stakeholders, alumni, and professional associations.
• Represent the department in academic conferences, workshops, and community outreach programs.
• Facilitate internships, job placements, and collaborative projects for students.
• Uphold integrity, fairness, and transparency in departmental operations.
• Promote inclusivity, diversity, and equal opportunity within the department.
• Ensure ethical standards in teaching, research, and administration.
• Ensure departmental objectives align with the broader mission and vision of the university.
• Promote academic excellence and innovation in pedagogy.

Qualifications and Working Experience

PhD in Business administration or Master’s degree in procurement, project management or equivalent with 5 years’ experience in similar work

Required Document

• Copy of all degrees
• Cover Letter
• CV
• Service testimonial of previous or current employer

• Provide strategic direction for the department’s teaching, research, and community engagement.
• Ensure alignment of departmental goals with the university’s mission and vision.
• Promote academic excellence and uphold high standards in curriculum design and delivery.
• Oversee the design, review, and continuous improvement of undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
• Integrate contemporary business practices, technological innovations, and global perspectives into the curriculum.
• Ensure compliance with accreditation standards and national higher education policies.
• Recruit, mentor, and evaluate academic staff within the department.
• Facilitate professional development opportunities for faculty members.
• Encourage collaborative teaching and interdisciplinary research initiatives.
• Foster a vibrant research culture within the department.
• Support faculty and students in publishing scholarly work in reputable journals.
• Promote partnerships with industry and government for applied research projects.
• Ensure effective academic advising and mentorship for students.
• Address student concerns related to academic progress and career development.
• Promote extracurricular activities that enhance leadership and entrepreneurial skills.
• Manage departmental budgets, resources, and facilities efficiently.
• Prepare annual reports and strategic plans for the department.
• Ensure compliance with university policies, regulations, and quality assurance standards.
• Build strong relationships with industry stakeholders, alumni, and professional associations.
• Represent the department in academic conferences, workshops, and community outreach programs.
• Facilitate internships, job placements, and collaborative projects for students.
• Uphold integrity, fairness, and transparency in departmental operations.
• Promote inclusivity, diversity, and equal opportunity within the department.
• Ensure ethical standards in teaching, research, and administration.
• Ensure departmental objectives align with the broader mission and vision of the university.
• Promote academic excellence and innovation in pedagogy.

• PhD in Business administration or Master’s degree in procurement, project management or equivalent