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

UNIVERSITY OF RWANDA (UR)

Posts: 2
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
• Assist lecturers in preparation field work and practices.
• Assist lecturers in invigilation and marking of courses in his/her area of specialization.
• Participate in the assessment and evaluation of students through continual assessment tests and examinations.
• Participate in organization of practices in classrooms, library and laboratories.

2. Research
• Participate in research proposals implementation trough data collection and entry for analysis.
• Participate in the elaboration of research protocols.
• Participate in research activities aiming at solving community problems.
• Participate in publishing 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

Three (3) Tutorial Assistants with Bachelor's Degree with at least a second class upper division or at least 70%:

• One (1) Tutorial Assistant with Bachelor's Degree of Education in Biology and Chemistry or Bachelor's Degree of Education in Mathematics and Biology or Bachelor's Degree of Education in Biology and Physical Education.
• One (1) Tutorial Assistant with Bachelor's Degree of Education in Physics and Chemistry or Bachelor's Degree of Science in Organic Chemistry; or Bachelor's Degree of Science in Analytical Chemistry.

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).
• Academic transcript.
• Any other supporting evidence relevant to the position requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in Education with Biology
0 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Physical Education
0 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree physics and chemistry with education
0 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelors’ Degree in Analytical Chemistry
0 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor's degree in Mathematics and Chemistry with Education
0 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry and Biology with Education
0 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Biology and Physical Education
0 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics and Biology
0 Year of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Organic 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 LANGUAGE

English

PSYCHOMETRIC DOMAINS

• Time management — Competence / Skills
• Assertiveness — Communication skills
• Active Listening — Communication skills
• Adaptability and Flexibility — Communication skills
• Cross-Cultural Communication — Communication skills