2 Job Positions of Senior Lecturer Department of Agricultural Mechanization- CAVM at UNIVERSITY OF RWANDA: (Deadline 9 August 2022)

2 Job Positions of Senior Lecturer Department of Agricultural Mechanization- CAVM at UNIVERSITY OF RWANDA: (Deadline 9 August 2022)

Job description

A. POSITION: Senior Lecturer/ Lecturer/Assistant Lecturer in Agriculture Engineering

Responsibilities:
1. Teaching  Prepare subjects to be taught as presented in modules
 Teach subjects in his area of specialization
 Evaluate students through continual assessment tests and examinations
2. Research & innovation  Prepare research proposals in line with his/her area of specialization and institutional thematic areas
 Attract internal and external funding for research
 Conduct research activities aiming at solving community problems
 Publish research results at national, regional and international levels
 Supervise/co-supervise PhD and Masters students and Postdoctoral fellows
3.Community Outreach  Disseminate research findings to relevant stakeholders
 Elaborate research-based policy briefs for policy makers
4.Consultancy  Involvement in organizing national scientific conferences and workshops
 Conduct consultancy activities in his/her area of specialization
 Compete successfully for income generating consultancies and grants

REQUIREMENTS:
1. PhD/MSc in Agricultural Engineering with Specialization in Farm Power and Machinery Engineering or PhD/MSc in Precision Farming Machinery or PhD/MSc in Crop process engineering or related field;

2. Showing a proof of publication in recognized peer reviewed journals (at least 1, 2 and 5 publication points for the position of AL, Lecturer and Senior Lecturer respectively);

3. Having proof of teaching experience from a recognized institution of higher learning (at least 3 years as Lecturer for the position of Senior Lecturer);

4. Having supervised at least 2 Masters students (for the position of Senior Lecturer);

5. Having Proficiency in Mechanical Engineering, automobile or Precision Farming Machinery;

6. Being a proactive teacher, who is professional with teamwork skills and have the ability to conduct research independently.

Number of position: 2

B. POSITION: Senior Lecturer/ Lecturer/Assistant Lecturer in Department in Material Sciences/Engineering

Responsibilities:
1. Teaching  Prepare subjects to be taught as presented in modules
 Teach subjects in his area of specialization
 Evaluate students through continual assessment tests and examinations
2. Research & innovation  Prepare research proposals in line with his/her area of specialization and institutional thematic areas
 Attract internal and external funding for research
 Conduct research activities aiming at solving community problems
 Publish research results at national, regional and international levels
 Supervise/co-supervise PhD and Masters students and Postdoctoral fellows
3.Community Outreach  Disseminate research findings to relevant stakeholders
 Elaborate research-based policy briefs for policy makers
4.Consultancy  Involvement in organizing national scientific conferences and workshops
 Conduct consultancy activities in his/her area of specialization
 Compete successfully for income generating consultancies and grants

REQUIREMENTS:
1. PhD in Material Sciences/ Engineering with specialization in Fluid mechanics or related field

2. Showing a proof of publication in recognized peer reviewed journals (at least 2 publication points for the position of Lecturer or at least 5 for the position of Senior Lecturer)

3. Having proof of teaching experience from a recognized institution of higher learning (at least 3 years as Lecturer for the position of Senior Lecturer.

4. Having supervised at least 2 Masters students (for the position of Senior Lecturer).

5. Having Proficiency in material sciences, Mechanical engineering, Fluid mechanics, Crop process engineering.
6. Being a proactive teacher, who is professional with teamwork skills and have the ability to conduct research independently.

Number of position: 1