Lecturer Department of Languages Education (DLE) - CE

UNIVERSITY OF RWANDA (UR)

Posts: 2
Status: Under Statute

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

EXAMS TO BE CONDUCTED

Psychometric Test

Oral

REPORTS TO

HoD Department of Languages Education (DLE) - CE

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Teaching:
• produce and deliver subjects as outlined in the modules.
• Teach courses in the area of specialization.
• Evaluate students through continuous assessment, tests, and examinations.

2. Research:
• create research proposals aligned with the area of specialization and institutional thematic priorities.
• Secure internal and external funding for research activities.
• perform research aimed at addressing community challenges.
• Publish research findings at national, regional, and international levels.
• Supervise students’ research projects.

3. Community Outreach:
• Disseminate research findings to relevant stakeholders.
• create research-based policy briefs for policymakers.
• Participate in organizing national scientific conferences and workshops.

4. Consultancy:
• Undertake consultancy activities within the area of specialization.
• Successfully compete for income-generating consultancy projects.

5. Relevant Qualifications:

Two (2) Lecturers:

• One (1) Lecturer with PhD in Performing Arts and Drama or PhD in Performing Arts or PhD in Musicology or PhD in Music or Dance and Drama or PhD in Theatre Arts

• One (1) Lecturer with PhD in Kiswahili or PhD in Kiswahili Education or PhD in Africa Languages

• 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.
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• Any other supporting evidence relevant to the position requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS

PhD in Music

0 Year of relevant experience

PhD with specialization in Kiswahili Education

0 Year of relevant experience

PhD with specialization in African Languages

0 Year of relevant experience

Performing Arts and Drama

0 Year of relevant experience

Performing Arts

0 Year of relevant experience

Musicology

0 Year of relevant experience

Dance and Drama

0 Year of relevant experience

Theatre Arts

0 Year of relevant experience

Kiswahili

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

Coordination

Behavior and attitude

Assertiveness

Communication skills

Active Listening

Communication skills

Adaptability and Flexibility

Communication skills

Cross-Cultural Communication

Communication skills