Assistant Lecturer Department of Social Sciences Education (DSSE) Under Contract- CE

UNIVERSITY OF RWANDA (UR)

Posts: 4
Status: Under Contract

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

EXAMS TO BE CONDUCTED

Psychometric Test

Oral

REPORTS TO

HoD Department of Social Sciences Education (DSSE) - 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 and 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 OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Four (4) Assistant Lecturers:

• One (1) Assistant Lecturer with Master’s degree with at least a second class upper division or at least 70% in Geography or Geography Education or Environment Sciences or Development Studies.

• Three (3) Assistant Lecturers with Master’s degree with at least a second class upper division or at least 70% in Economics or Economics Education or Science in Economics; or Development Economics or Economic Development or Sciences in Econometrics.

• 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 in Economics
0 Year of relevant experience

• Masters in Economic Development
0 Year of relevant experience

• Master's Degree in Development Studies
0 Year of relevant experience

• Master's in Development Economics
0 Year of relevant experience

• Master’s Degree in Environmental Sciences
0 Year of relevant experience

• Master of Science in economics
0 Year of relevant experience

• Master’s degree with Distinction/Upper Second Class in Geography or Geography Education
0 Year of relevant experience

• Master 's degree in Economics Education
0 Year of relevant experience

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES AND KEY TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Customer care skills
• Strong organizational and time management 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 LANGUAGE

English

PSYCHOMETRIC DOMAINS

• Coordination— Behavior and attitude
• Assertiveness — Communication skills
• Active Listening — Communication skills
• Adaptability and Flexibility — Communication skills
• Cross-Cultural Communication — Communication skills