Website: https://pur.ac.rw/

The Protestant University of Rwanda (PUR) would like to recruit qualified, experienced, and competent Candidates to fill the following post:

Lecturer of Mathematics

Duties and Responsibilities

Teaching and learning

  1. Teach Mathematics related courses at the undergraduate level
  2. Develop, review, and update course content to ensure it aligns with the current trends and the competency-based curriculum approach.
  3. Supervise student research projects, internships
  4. Provide academic advising and support to students.

Research and Publications

  1. Conduct research in the field of mathematics or related areas.
  2. Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals and present them at conferences.
  3. Engage in collaborative research with other faculty members and institutions.
  4. Seek funding opportunities to support research projects.
  5. Participate in community outreach programs organized by the university.
  6. Provide consultancy services where applicable.
  7. Attend and actively participate in departmental, faculty, and university meetings.
  8. Contribute to the development of academic programs and strategic plans.
  9. Participate in training, workshops, and seminars relevant to the discipline.

Note: The candidate with at least two years of teaching experience at Secondary school or University level is preferred, Strong knowledge of mathematical concepts and their applications, Excellent oral and written communication skills in both Instructional Languages, Commitment to teaching excellence and innovation, Active participation in faculty meetings, curriculum development, and institutional events under the faculty Leadership.

General Qualifications and skills

  • Minimum of a Master’s degree in Mathematics
  • Demonstrate interest in educational quality development and scientific research
  • Computer literacy with E Learning Management Systems
  • Ability to multi task, work independently and in a team
  • Proven organizational, coordination and inter-cultural communication skills
  • Readiness to participate actively in the social and spiritual life of PUR community;
  • To be free from any employment or make a formal commitment to leave it once recruited by PUR
  • Experience in educational leadership
  • Experience of teaching in Higher Learning institutions
  • Demonstrate flexibility in working environment
  • Results-oriented with adherence to deliverables and deadlines
  • Familiarity with the Management Information System (MIS) would be an added value

Application documents required

Application files should contain the following documents:

  1. Motivation letter in English addressed to the Vice-Chancellor of PUR
  2. Curriculum vitae in English with three reference persons
  3. Certified copies of university degrees, Transcripts and other certificates
  4. Degree equivalence if the degree has been obtained abroad,
  5. Copy of National ID
  6. Two recommendation letters signed by former employees or professors
  7. Any other supporting document deemed important by the applicant

N.B:

The deadline for the application submission is 12th, December 2024

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