Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

Assistant Lecturer Department of Science Education (DSE) Under Contract- CE at university of rwanda (UR). Level:4.III. Post:1. Under Contract.

Responsibilities or duties

1. Teaching

• Assist in preparation of subjects to be taught as presented in modules
• Assist in teaching subjects in his/her area of specialization
• Participate in the assessment and evaluation of students through continual assessment tests and examinations
• Participate in organization of practical's in classrooms, library and laboratories an d exams’ invigilation.

2. Research

• Assist in preparation of research proposals in line with his area of specialization and institutional thematic areas
• Participate in research activities aiming at solving community problems
• Publish research results at national, regional and international levels

3. Community Outreach

• Participate in dissemination of research findings to relevant stakeholders
• Conduct research projects which may lead to PhD studies
• Participate in organizing national scientific conferences

4. Consultancy

• Conduct consultancy activities in his area of specialization
• Compete successfully for income generating consultancies

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

5. Relevant Qualifications and Experience

• Master of Science in Chemistry or Science in Physical Chemistry
• Excellent communication in English
• Be of the Rwandan Nationality

6. Desirable Qualifications and Experience

• Publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• Relevant teaching experience in Higher Learning Institutions.
• Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, or a validated Teaching Portfolio Certificate.

Experience needed

Relevant teaching experience in Higher Learning Institutions.

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

Reports To: HoD Department of Science Education (DSE) - CE. Exams to be conducted: PsychometricTest, Oral.

• Assist in preparation of subjects to be taught as presented in modules
• Assist in teaching subjects in his/her area of specialization
• Participate in the assessment and evaluation of students through continual assessment tests and examinations
• Participate in organization of practical's in classrooms, library and laboratories an d exams’ invigilation.
• Assist in preparation of research proposals in line with his area of specialization and institutional thematic areas
• Participate in research activities aiming at solving community problems
• Publish research results at national, regional and international levels
• Participate in dissemination of research findings to relevant stakeholders
• Conduct research projects which may lead to PhD studies
• Participate in organizing national scientific conferences
• Conduct consultancy activities in his area of specialization
• Compete successfully for income generating consultancies

• Excellent communication in English

• Master of Science in Chemistry or Science in Physical Chemistry
• Be of the Rwandan Nationality
• Publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• Relevant teaching experience in Higher Learning Institutions.
• Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, or a validated Teaching Portfolio Certificate.