THE RECRUITMENT OF A LECTURER IN URBAN PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT

The Protestant Institute of Arts and Social Sciences (PIASS) would like to recruit a lecturer for the program of Urban Planning and Management of  the Faculty of Development Studies (FDS)

1. Key duties and responsibilities

• Implementation of programs and teaching plans and report on progress to the line manager.
• Ensure smooth running of continuous assessment and examinations for the modules taught.
• Ensure that lecturers assess in accordance with the institutions’ standards and students get feedback on time
• Preparation and teaching the modules related to the specific subject areas allocated.
• Invigilate exams
• Participate in supervision and examination of students’ dissertations
• Participate in development and review of academic programs
• Participate actively in PIASS research activities, and community outreach programs
• Collaborate with other faculties, and departments at PIASS wherever needed to enhance compliance with high quality teaching, learning and assessment standards
• Support students for internship placement, plan and ensure their timely visits.
• Participate in creation of partnerships that are important to increase PIASS visibility, enrollment and impact.
• Take part in spiritual and social activities related to community life at PIASS

2. Profile of the candidate

• At least have a master’s degree in urban planning and management.
• High English proficiency required
• Computer literacy with experience of using different e-learning platforms
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
• Team spirit and experience
• Proven organizational, coordination and inter-cultural communication skills
• Proven experience of teaching in a higher learning institution
• Results oriented with adherence to deliverables and deadlines
• Familiarity with MIS would be an added value

3. Files should contain the following documents:

• Application letter addressed to the vice-chancellor of PIASS
• Curriculum vitae in English
• Copies of university degrees, transcripts, and other certificates (both undergraduate and master’s levels)
• Certificate of equivalence for degrees obtained from abroad
• Any other supporting document deemed important by the applicant

The application should be done in three-step

Avail all your supporting documents

Use the link below to fill out and submit the online application form   https://forms.gle/9m2FKo5DM2MtCSJd9

(Note that you need a Gmail account to log in).

Put your application documents together in a single PDF file and upload them immediately after filling in the online form or/and submit them to the following emails not later than 6^th October 2023 (5:00 pm):

 Email: [email protected] and copied to vice.[email protected]

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.

Done at Huye, on 22^nd September 2023

Prof. Dr. Penine Uwimbabazi

PIASS Vice-Chancellor