TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR RECRUITING A FULLTIME LECTURER

 The Protestant Institute of Arts and Social Sciences (PIASS) would like to recruit a full-time lecturer for Community Development Programs.

Key duties and responsibilities

• Preparing and teaching Community Development related modules as well as research methodology in Social Sciences
• Coaching MA students in research processes
• Supervision and examination of MA and BA students’ dissertations
• Development of new programs in the area of Community Development
• Effective involvement in PIASS research activities, program design, review, and community outreach
• Involvement in Faculty administration upon request
• Close collaboration with faculties,  directorates, and other departments of PIASS
• Conception and elaboration of project proposals

Required competencies

The candidate is expected to have the following competencies:

• Proven ability to prepare courses and teach them at the MA and BA levels
• Proven ability to design programs in community development
• Proven ability to coach MA students in research
• Proven ability to supervise students’ dissertations at the MA and BA levels
• Proven ability to write project proposals
• Proven ability in project management (designing, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation)
• Proven organizational, coordination, and inter-cultural communication skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Readiness to participate actively in the social and spiritual life of PIASS community
• To be free from any employment or make a formal commitment to leave it once recruited by PIASS
• ICT tools (computer and online platforms)

Required Skills and Experience

• PhD degree in Development Studies, project management, or other related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of teaching and/ or professional experience in managing community Development projects
• Experience in using computers, office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.), and online platforms
• Fluency in English. French would be an added value.

Application documents required

Application files should contain the following documents:

• Application letter in English
• Curriculum vitae in English
• Copies of university degrees and other certificates
• Abstract of PhD dissertation (between 300 and 400 words)
• Three recommendation letters signed by former employers or professors
• Documents supporting teaching or/and professional experience in teaching, research, and dissertation supervision
• Any other supporting document deemed important by the applicant.

Please send your application through: [email protected]

The deadline for submission is 20^th September 2021 

PIASS MANAGEMENT