Assistant Lecturer in Human Nutrition and Dietetics

1. Teaching

• Assist in preparation of subjects to be taught as presented in modules
• Assist in teaching subjects in his/her area of specialization
• Participate in the assessment and evaluation of students through continual assessment tests and examinations
• Participate in organization of practices in classrooms, library and laboratories and exams’ invigilation.

2. Research

• Assist in preparation of research proposals in line with his area of specialization and institutional thematic areas
• Participate in research activities aiming at solving community problems
• Publish research results at national, regional and international levels

3. Community Outreach

• Participate in dissemination of research findings to relevant stakeholders
• Conduct research projects which may lead to PhD studies
• Participate in organizing national scientific conferences

4. Consultancy

• Conduct consultancy activities in his area of specialization
• Compete successfully for income generating consultancies

Relevant Qualifications

• Master degree with at least a second class upper division or at least 70% in Human Nutrition/ Clinical Nutrition/ Dietetics
• Excellent communication in English
• Be of the Rwandan nationality,

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

• Publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• Relevant teaching experience in Higher Learning Institutions.
• Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, or a validated Teaching Portfolio Certificate.

Required Documents

• Copy of National Identity Card.
• Copy of degree certificate, and if obtained outside Rwanda, a degree equivalence certificate issued by the Higher Education Council.
• Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• Academic transcript
• Any other supporting evidence relevant to the position requirements.