Lecturer Department of Physical Education and Sports (DPES) - CE

UNIVERSITY OF RWANDA (UR)

Post: 1
Status: Under Statute

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

EXAMS TO BE CONDUCTED

Psychometric Test

Oral

REPORTS TO

HoD Department of Physical Education and Sports (DPES) - 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:

• PhD in Physical Education and Sport or Sport Psychology or Sport Science or Physical Education and Sport Coaching
• 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 Sport Sciences
0 Year of relevant experience

• Physical Education and Sports
0 Year of relevant experience

• Sport Psychology
0 Year of relevant experience

• Physical Education and Sport Coaching
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

• Critical thinking — Competence / Skills
• Time management — Competence / Skills
• Assertiveness — Communication skills
• Active Listening — Communication skills
• Cross-Cultural Communication — Communication skills