FACULTY OF ARCHITECTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN

Who are we?

The Faculty of Architecture and Environmental Design (FAED) was established in 2009 at Kigali Institute of Science and Technology (KIST). KIST is committed to public benefit attained by the learning, teaching, discussion and promotion of Architecture, Creative Design, Construction Management and Estate Management and Valuation, the four departments within the Faculty. The Faculty seeks to be recognized as a leader within Africa and beyond, in architectural, design and development education, with graduates that lead the design dialogue in Rwanda, East Africa, and worldwide.

Who are we looking for?

KIST is looking for dynamic and motivated professionals who will teach in the newly established faculty which has a focus on creating new paradigms of locally generated and sustainable Architecture, Design and Development. The professionals must have expertise in sustainable design and a commitment to capitalizing on local materials and vernacular methodologies to create a hybrid architectural and development approach that is at once modern, sustainable and uniquely Rwandan.

Qualifications

• The successful candidates will hold a university degree/diploma and Master's Degree from a professionally accredited program. A PhD and professional registration where applicable will be an advantage.
• A high level of practice, research and scholarly production will be required in addition to excellence in teaching and a successful candidate should show promise of making significant contributions to the advancement of contemporary architecture, design, or development.
• Demonstration of substantial professional experience in practice is required.
• Fundraising, sponsorship and partnership management with funding and academic partners will be an asset viewed favorably, as the FAED seeks to be an income-generating unit, to supplement KIST and government funding with a goal of positively contributing to the overall life of the FAED and support of its students.

Duties & Responsibilities

• These are full-time appointments with responsibilities for teaching, research and administration. The specific rank (Assistant Lecturer, Lecturer, Senior Lecturer and Associate or Full Professor) of the successful candidate(s) will be determined based on experience and qualifications.
• The successful candidates will be expected to teach courses in their area of specialization as well as design studio.
• You will be expected to contribute to the program’s curriculum development and pedagogical direction. You will define, devise, deliver and maintain courses and events in the Department and in FAED, including new and existing courses and events.
• You will report directly to the Head of your Department, and liaise with KIST and FAED administrative as well as academic staff as needed.
• You will provide support and guidance to students in academic and career development.

Academic Ranking and Remuneration

KIST wishes to recruit suitably qualified persons for full-time Lecturers, Senior Lecturers or Professors in the FAED. The following are the minimum requirements for the positions listed in the table below, and salaries are determined based on these rankings:

Associate Professor/ Full Professor: Candidates with PhD qualification in relevant area of research, with ten years teaching experience in a recognized University at Senior Lecturer level, appropriate number of good quality research publications, experience in supervision of postgraduate students and service to the academic and wider community are preferred. However, candidates with Master degree in relevant area of research, accompanied by ten years of satisfactory teaching experience in a recognized University at Senior Lecturer level, appropriate number of good quality research publications (or equivalent portfolio) and service to the academic and wider community may also be considered.

Senior Lecturer: Candidate with PhD qualification in relevant area of research, with requisite teaching and research experience are preferred. However, candidates with Masters Degree in relevant area, excellent research and publication record, with at least three years of teaching in a recognized University at the rank of Lecturer or above can also be considered.

Lecturer: Candidates with PhD qualification in relevant area of research are preferred. However, candidates with Masters Degree in relevant area of research, in addition to three years of teaching experience in a recognized University at Assistant Lecturer level can also be considered. Further, candidates with Masters Degree qualification should demonstrate evidence of research capability.

What do we offer?

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer generous holiday benefits, including travel support for expatriates and subsidized health insurance coverage.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest, supported by an updated curriculum vitae, certified copies of degrees certificates, the names and contact information of two references, and a portfolio and/or copies of pertinent research papers to the KIST Rector, Professor Abraham Atta Ogwu. Review of applications will begin in July 2010 and continue until the positions are filled. Lastly, the selected candidates will be expected to begin teaching in January 2011.

Applications should be sent to the following address:
Rector,
Kigali Institute of Science and Technology
Avenue de l’Armée, B.P: 3900 Kigali-Rwanda
Tel. +250 547696 Fax: +250 571924/24
E-mail: rector@kist.ac.rw, info@kist.ac.rw

With copies to:
The Vice Rector Academics whose email address is vra@kist.ac.rw, and Dean of Faculty of Architecture and Environmental Design, whose email address is dfaed@kist.ac.rw.

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