Professor/Senior lecturer/Lecturer (Architectural Designer/studio )

The Kigali Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) is the first public technological institute of higher learning in Rwanda. It came into existence as a UNDP project on November 1st, 1997 with a clear mandate to produce technical, scientific, of high calibers. KIST opened with major degree program being offered in engineering. Compulsory courses included English or French language and remedial basic sciences. The Institute was officially inaugurated in April 1998, and four years after its inception, it was legally enacted by Law No. 48/2001 of 26/12/2001.

KIST wishes to employ motivated and highly competent professionals in this post.

What We Offer

Three years full-time contract, monthly salary with generous holiday benefits, travel arrangements for expatriate staff and their families to Kigali, gratuity after I year tenure with KIST and subsidized health coverage.

Application timeframe

Review of applications will begin July 30, 2011 and continue until the positions are filled. The next academic year begins on 28" November 2011 and the selected candidate will be expected to join KIST on 21" November 2011.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, certified copies of their degrees, the names and contact information of two references, and a portfolio and/or copies of pertinent research papers to the KIST Rector, Dr. MUJAWAMARIYA Jeanne d'Arc.

With copies to:

The Vice Rector Academics (vra@kist.ac.rw)and

Dean, of Faculty of Architecture and Environmental Design (dfaed@kist.ac.rw).

Hard copy applications should be sent to the following address:

The Rector,

Kigali Institute of Science and Technology

Avenue de 'Armee, B.P: 3900 Kigali-Rwanda

Tel. +250 547696 Fax: +250 571924/24

E-mail: rectorekistac.rw.vra@kist.ac.rw

Website:www.kist.ac.rw.