Assistant Lecturer Department of Science Education (DSE) Under Contract - CE

UNIVERSITY OF RWANDA (UR)

Post: 1
Status: Under Contract

Posted on: Sep 22, 2026
Deadline: Sep 30, 2026

EXAMS TO BE CONDUCTED

Psychometric Test

Oral

REPORTS TO

HoD Department of Science Education (DSE) - CE

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Teaching
 help with preparation of subjects to be taught as presented in modules
 help with 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
 help with 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
 perform research projects which may guide to PhD studies
 Participate in organizing national scientific conferences

4. Consultancy
 perform consultancy activities in his area of specialization
 Compete successfully for income generating consultancies

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.

7. Required Documents
• Copy of National Identity Card.
• Copy of degree certificate, and if obtained outside Rwanda, a degree equivalence certificate issued by the Higher Education Council.
• Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• Academic transcript
• Any other supporting evidence relevant to the position requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

Master's Degree in Chemistry

0 Year of relevant experience

Master’s degree in chemistry with Education

0 Year of relevant experience

Master's Degree in Sciences (Chemistry)

0 Year of relevant experience

Master’s degree with Distinction/Upper Second Class in Chemistry or Chemistry Education

0 Year of relevant experience

Physical Chemistry

0 Year of relevant experience

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES AND KEY TECHNICAL SKILLS

Time management skills

Customer care skills

High standards of professional ethics and Secrecy

Efficient, effective and economic use of resources

Responsive, prompt, effective, impartial and equitable provision of services

Devotion and serving public interest

Accountability for administrative decisions

Transparency and provision to the public of timely and accurate information

Zero tolerance to corruption, rape and sexual harassment.

Decency and integrity

PSYCHOMETRIC LANGUAGES

English

PSYCHOMETRIC DOMAINS

Time management

Competence / Skills

Assertiveness

Communication skills

Active Listening

Communication skills

Adaptability and Flexibility

Communication skills

Cross-Cultural Communication

Communication skills