2 Job Positions of Senior Lecturer Department of Food science and Technology- CAVM at UNIVERSITY OF RWANDA: (Deadline 9 August 2022)

2 Job Positions of Senior Lecturer Department of Food science and Technology- CAVM at UNIVERSITY OF RWANDA: (Deadline 9 August 2022)

Job description

A. POSITION: Senior lecturer/Lecturer in Food Engineering
B. 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

C. REQUIREMENTS:
1. PhD in Food Engineering or PhD in Food Science/Food Technology but with MSc in Food Engineering

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 points 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 food science and technology or related program (for the position of Senior Lecturer).

5. Having Proficiency in thermodynamics, calorimetry and fundamentals of heat transfer, industrial drawing and food plant design, industrial electricity and electronics, mass and heat transfer in food processing, fluid flow in food processing, unit operations in food processing, etc.

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

D. Number of position: 1

A. POSITION: Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in Food Packaging
B. 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
C. REQUIREMENTS:
1. PhD in Food Packaging Technology or PhD in Food Science/Food Technology with MSc in Food Packaging or related discipline

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 points 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 food science and technology or related program (for the position of Senior Lecturer).

5. Having Proficiency in Packaging design and development, design the Label for food packaged materials, Modified atmosphere packaging, intelligent packaging, fabrication, etc.

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

D. Number of Position: 1