JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Ruhengeri Institute of Higher Education (INES-Ruhengeri) is calling for applications for the following vacant positions:

POSITION 1: TEACHING STAFF IN THE FACULTY OF EDUCATION

• Available position: One (1)
• Supervising Organ: The Dean of the Faculty of Education

Key roles and responsibilities

• To teach the students and ensure adherence to and compliance with current advances in both research and pedagogy, including appropriate textbooks and other literature sources;
• To compile teaching, study tools, and other instructional materials, select appropriate textbooks and other literature sources, support teaching assistants and laboratory and/or fieldwork;
• To review, evaluate and provide advisory services on research proposals presented for either thesis or funding by students;
• To mobilize resources for research, teaching, development, networking, outreach, dissemination of research findings community service, internships, and placements;
• To engage in relevant cutting-edge research along with students and other academic and technical staff;
• To provide advisory services in publishing research outputs by students in reputable journals and periodicals that enhance the visibility and recognition of INES-Ruhengeri as an institution of research excellence in the various thematic research fields.
• To elaborate and implant language policies for the enhancement of English use and speaking culture in INES-Ruhengeri and among staff and students;
• To assist in the design, implementation, and evaluation of effective teaching programs of languages, especially the English language;
• To support students in Languages clubs at INES-Ruhengeri and assist in preparations and exams for TOEFL, IELTS, ACTFL, DELF, DALF, etc.
• To assist in creating and implanting a framework in partnership with international languages organizations, centers, institutions, etc.
• To assist in creating a framework to develop proper use of international languages, especially English and French;
• To organize language promotion activities such as debates, reading competitions, ,
• To sensitize learning spaces for staff, students, and surrounding communities of INES-Ruhengeri, especially on the importance of the English language;
• To integrate modern learning instruments in the development of English speaking and using exercise and operating equipment and software efficiently;
• To assist in revising, writing, and producing new materials, including audio and visual resources;
• To offer translation assistance where needed;
• To contribute to the sharpening of knowledge through academic and scientific research and consultancy activities, regular publications, workshops, etc., and
• To participate in community services activities.

Qualifications and Experiences

• D. in English, or any other English-related studies;
• Master’s Degree in Languages or a related field is required with five (5) years of teaching experience in a university setting;
• Having a background in Education in his/her undergraduate studies;
• Demonstrated ability to use a variety of active and student-centered teaching methods;
• Working knowledge of word-processing software, email, and computer-integrated systems;
• Having passed TOEFL or IELTS tests is an added value.

Skills and Competences

• Proven experience in leadership, and team management;
• Fluency in both English and French;
• Ability to establish effective relationships with staff, students, interns, and researchers from abroad;
• Demonstrated track record of successful teaching and leadership experience in any world language;
• Excellent interpersonal, facilitation, and communication skills;
• Valid teaching credential experience;
• Sensitivity in meeting the needs of an international student body;
• Experience in a similar international and/or regional environment is an advantage;
• Proficient in IT for productivity purposes and as a tool to facilitate learning in the classroom;
• Ability to work independently and safeguard confidential information, and
• Display calmness under pressure and have a sense of humor.

Detailed Curriculum Vitae with proof of required working experience, certified copies of the degrees, a copy of national identity card or passport, certificates, and any other useful documents with an Application Letter addressed to the Vice-Chancellor of INES-Ruhengeri should be submitted electronically, in one (1) single pdf file via [email protected] with a copy to [email protected] or physically via the Central Secretariat of INES-Ruhengeri no later than July 8, 2023, at 00:00 AM.

Done at Musanze, on June 16, 2023

Fr. Dr. BARIBESHYA Jean Bosco

Vice-Chancellor