Vacancy title:
Head of Humanities

Jobs at:
Partners In Health

Deadline of this Job:
July 15, 2018

Duty Station:
Kigali, Rwanda

JOB DETAILS:
The founding head (or chair) of the UGHE Humanities Department will be responsible for working as part of a team to develop and teach courses using cutting-edge pedagogical methods. UGHE students will develop a global perspective of the humanities, learning about the human condition through the eyes of the oppressed, the marginalized, and the poor. This faculty member must have a deep commitment to excellence in teaching and a broad and foundational expertise in the humanities. UGHE faculty members will also be encouraged to conduct research and pursue external grant funding.
Academic Responsibilities

• Lead the development and improvement of longitudinal, integrated courses in the humanities
• Oversee the integration of English language skills development (including speaking, writing, reading, and listening skills) into the medical degree curriculum
• Coach students as they improve their English language skills
• Develop syllabi, modules, learning objectives, student assessments, and classroom activities for all humanities courses to be taught at UGHE
• Oversee the preparation and delivery of examinations in the humanities and assume responsibility for timely reporting of student grades to the Dean’s office
• Recruit and coordinate part-time and visiting faculty to teach humanities and English language skills at UGHE
• Develop, or research and source, course materials to be integrated into student assignments, including readings and teaching videos
• Deliver interactive and engaging classroom instruction
• Organize all course materials in a clear, presentable way on the UGHE learning management system
• Coordinate with the Educational Development and Quality Center at UGHE to implement evidence-based continuous improvement of teaching and courses
• Contribute to research at UGHE and to the development of a UGHE research agenda

Administrative Responsibilities

• Mentor and advise students and supervise student research projects
• Develop semi-annual plans, reports, and budgets to sustain humanities teaching activities at UGHE
• Manage course supplies, including ordering, stocking, preparation, and distribution
• Serve on university committees and represent the university on external committees as assigned
• Perform additional duties as required
  Qualifications
• Earned doctoral degree in a related field (literature, history, English, psychology, anthropology, or sociology); exceptional candidates with master’s degrees will be considered
• Experience with teaching and curriculum development in higher education
• Proven subject matter expertise and teaching experience in multiple domains of the humanities, particularly African literature, African history, English, and/or social sciences
• Familiarity and experience with managing small-group classes and discussions
• Experience with mentoring students to improve their written and spoken communication in English
• Track record of excellence in teaching and a passion for learning new material and teaching methods
• Experience with educational leadership and management
• Track record of research productivity with peer-reviewed publications
• Fluency in English required; French or Kinyarwanda language skills desired

Benefits of Working at UGHE
UGHE faculty will be based at our campus in Butaro, Northern Rwanda. The campus is situated in a scenic area with a mild climate year-round. New, on-campus housing is available for full-time faculty. UGHE also offers a competitive salary and health care benefits.

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