Academic Staff Recruitment University of Rwanda, College of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Sciences (UR CVAS) 2026
The University of Rwanda, College of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Sciences (UR CVAS), Nyagatare Campus, is recruiting competent and qualified academic staff proficient in English for the following positions.
AVAILABLE POSITIONS
| SN | School | Department | Position(s) | Specialization Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Veterinary Medicine & Life Sciences | Veterinary Medicine (Clinical Sciences) | Professor / Associate Professor / Senior Lecturer / Lecturer | Animal Reproduction (Theriogenology) |
| 2 | Veterinary Medicine & Life Sciences | Veterinary Medicine | Professor / Associate Professor / Senior Lecturer / Lecturer | Animal Pathology |
| 3 | Veterinary Medicine & Life Sciences | Veterinary Medicine | Professor / Associate Professor / Senior Lecturer / Lecturer | Veterinary Pharmacology & Toxicology |
| 4 | Veterinary Medicine & Life Sciences | Veterinary Medicine | Professor / Associate Professor / Senior Lecturer / Lecturer | Veterinary Biochemistry |
| 5 | Veterinary Medicine & Life Sciences | — | Assistant Lecturer | Veterinary Biomedical Sciences |
| 6 | Animal Sciences & Biotechnology | Animal Production | Assistant Lecturer | Animal Production |
| 7 | Animal Sciences & Biotechnology | Aquaculture & Fisheries | Assistant Lecturer | Aquaculture and/or Fisheries Management |
| 8 | Animal Sciences & Biotechnology | — | Assistant Lecturer | Molecular Biology and/or Fish Breeding |
REQUIREMENTS BY ACADEMIC LEVEL
| Position | Qualification | Teaching Experience | Publications (Peer-Reviewed) | PhD Supervision | Research Grant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | PhD | Min. 10 years | Min. 13 | 2+ PhD students | 1 awarded (PI/Co-PI) |
| Associate Professor | PhD | Min. 6 years | Min. 7 | 1+ PhD student | 1 awarded (PI/Co-PI) |
| Senior Lecturer | PhD | Min. 3 years | Min. 3 | 2+ Master's students | — |
| Lecturer | PhD | — | — | — | — |
| Assistant Lecturer | Master's Degree | Desirable | Desirable | — | — |
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
All recruited staff will be expected to carry out duties across four areas:
| Area | Summary |
|---|---|
| Teaching | Deliver course content, assess students, participate in curriculum development and quality assurance |
| Research | Develop proposals, secure grants, publish findings, mentor junior staff, supervise theses |
| Community Outreach | Disseminate research findings, develop policy briefs, participate in scientific conferences |
| Consultancy | Undertake and execute consultancy projects within area of expertise |
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
- Application letter in English addressed to the Principal, UR CVAS
- Detailed CV/Resume
- Certified degree certificates and academic transcripts
- List of peer-reviewed publications with electronic links (if applicable)
- Any other supporting evidence relevant to the position
- Contacts of at least two academic referees
HOW TO APPLY
Submit your application by email to info.cvas@ur.ac.rw, with a copy to e.buhire@ur.ac.rw and m.kaligirwa@ur.ac.rw
Deadline: April 10, 2026
N.B: Women are especially encouraged to apply.
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Whether you are applying as a Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, Associate Professor, or Professor, this is a remarkable opportunity to contribute your expertise to the advancement of veterinary medicine and animal sciences education in Rwanda. Give it your very best, present your strongest application, and trust in the years of hard work and dedication you have invested in your academic journey. The Light of Engineering wishes every applicant the very best of luck. May this opportunity mark the beginning of a truly rewarding chapter in your career.
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