Rwanda Polytechnic Karongi College (RP-KARONGI) invites qualified and motivated candidates to apply for several academic positions available at the institution. These opportunities are open to professionals who are passionate about teaching, research, and contributing to the development of high-quality technical and vocational education.Register now for new programs at MK SCHOLARS

RP-KARONGI is part of Rwanda Polytechnic and plays a key role in strengthening skills development in Rwanda through Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET). The institution is seeking competent individuals who can support teaching, research, innovation, and community outreach activities.

AVAILABLE POSITIONS

1. Instructor of Culinary Arts

Institution: RP Karongi College (RP-KARONGI)
Reports To: Lecturer in Hospitality Management

2. Assistant Lecturer in Hospitality Management

Institution: RP Karongi College (RP-KARONGI)
Reports To: Lecturer in Hospitality Management

3. Lecturer in Agriculture Engineering

Institution: RP Karongi College (RP-KARONGI)
Reports To: Assistant Lecturer in Soil Sciences

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Instructor of Culinary Arts

Applicants must have:

·       Bachelor’s Degree in Culinary Arts, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or Hospitality Management

·       At least 2 years of relevant teaching experience

·       One year of industrial exposure in a related field

·       Transcript or degree showing at least Second-Class Upper Division

·       Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management must have a background in Culinary Arts

Assistant Lecturer in Hospitality Management

Applicants must have:

·       Master’s Degree in:

o   Hospitality Management

o   Hotel and Restaurant Management

o   Hospitality and Tourism Management

o   Hotel Management

o   Culinary Arts

·       At least one (1) publication in a peer-reviewed indexed journal

·       Transcript or degree showing Second-Class Upper Division

Lecturer in Agriculture Engineering

Applicants must have:

·       PhD in:

o   Horticulture

o   Plant Sciences

o   Agriculture

o   Crop Sciences

·       At least two (2) publications in peer-reviewed indexed journals

·       Candidates with PhD in Crop Sciences must have a background in Horticulture

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Selected candidates will be responsible for:

·       Teaching and training students in their respective fields

·       Planning and preparing lectures and practical sessions

·       Contributing to the development and implementation of high-quality curricula

·       Supervising and facilitating student projects

·       Conducting research and innovation activities

·       Participating in community outreach programs

·       Facilitating student industrial attachments

·       Conducting training needs assessments aligned with curriculum requirements

·       Participating in institutional income-generating activities

·       Providing professional and technical advice to the institution

·       Managing projects funded through research grants

·       Engaging in continuous professional and personal development

·       Performing any other duties assigned by supervisors

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Applicants must submit the following documents:

·       Academic Degree Certificate

·       Academic Transcript showing at least Second-Class Upper Division

·       Proof of industrial exposure (where applicable)

·       Evidence of publications in peer-reviewed journals (where applicable)

·       Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Interested applicants must open the application link at the bottom of this page to start their application.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to undergo the following recruitment stages:

·       Psychometric Test

·       Oral Interview

Psychometric tests will assess competencies such as:

·       Analytical skills

·       Critical thinking

·       Communication skills

·       Time management

·       Coordination and teamwork

Languages used in the recruitment process include English and French.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

The deadline for submitting applications is:

17 March 2026