Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, September 12, 2019 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
  Are you ready to revolutionize global education? We’re on a mission to provide transformational, personalized learning experiences that prepare students for professional success in the 21st century.
Our history is rooted in a commitment to women’s equality. Our campus for female leaders, Akilah, opened in Rwanda in 2010. As East Africa’s pre-eminent higher education institution for women, Akilah’s graduates have launched careers in finance, clean energy, eco-tourism, agribusiness, conservation, technology, and more. After a decade of impact in Rwanda, we are launching Davis College, a new global co-ed network of universities.
Now, we’re expanding access to more students than ever, and will offer degrees to male and female students. We have an ambitious vision for scale of our unique model of personalized and affordable higher education, while maintaining Akilah as a unique campus for female leaders.
Davis College Rwanda and Davis College Hong Kong will open in 2020. By 2030, we will open 10 Davis College campuses in Africa and Asia and educate 1 million students.
Our pillars (21st-century skills, personalized learning, innovation, ethical leadership, and sustainability) underpin all of our academic programs and serve as our guiding light during this phase of rapid expansion. We’re committed to equipping students with the knowledge and skills needed to thrive in careers in the fastest growing sectors of the economy. Will you join us?
The Position
Davis College is searching for an energetic and motivated candidate for the position of Information Systems Instructor. Reporting to the HOD Information Systems, the Information systems Instructor will play a critical role in the IS department with duties related to delivering IS Courses, planning student-centered lessons, and provide ongoing feedback to the Deputy Academic Director and Chief Academic Officer to continuously improve the Information systems curriculum. This position is ideal for a determined and passionate Instructor who wants to empower women through education..

Job Responsibilities:
• Effectively deliver IS/IT classes with a Competency-Based Curriculum to Akilah learners as per Akilah Standards.
• Provide ongoing feedback on the effectiveness of the IS/IT curriculum to the HOD, Deputy Academic Director and Chief Academic Officer. Provide input and recommendations on how to successfully adapt the IT curriculum for cultural and situational relevance.
• Ensure that students provide course evaluations at the end of each course by scheduling with students to complete this requirement.
• Work with students to complete extra tasks in order to become proficient in their competencies
• Ensure students’ attendance is recorded by period daily via the Student Management System. Alert the HOD and Dean of Students regarding particular student attendance issues for effective and appropriate timely management.
• Provide students with objective and well-timed feedback on their performance.
• Ensure students’ attendance is recorded by period daily via the Student Management System. Alert the HOD and Dean of Studies regarding particular student attendance issues for effective and appropriate timely management.
• Manage student behavior and discipline by establishing and enforcing Akilah regulations as per the Student Handbook policies.
• Perform other duties including, but not limited to, meeting with students who have academic challenges, providing tutoring and additional instruction, and providing encouragement to students.
• Attend weekly PLC meetings
• Attend all required professional development sessions
• Adhere to and observe all policies as detailed in the Akilah Employee Handbook and Faculty Handbook.
• Teach any other related courses as per the needs of the Institute.
• Accept additional assignments and projects, as needed. Meet deadlines and provide deliverables as per HODs instructions.

Job Skills: Not Specified

Job Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Education or field related to Akilah’s educational programs, Degree in IT or IS required.
• Interest in teaching and a commitment to grow their individual teaching practice.
• Open to and willing to work on feedback regarding teaching practice.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications especially Word, Excel, Outlook, Google Docs, PowerPoint, Google drive and databases.
• Demonstrated passion for working with young women, empowering them through education, an unshakable belief in their potential, and a commitment to the mission of Akilah
• Excitement about working in a vibrant and evolving start-up environment.
• Extraordinarily resilient, positive and proactive character.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• An engaging and collaborative leadership style with mature interpersonal skills and the ability to juggle and manage multiple, competing priorities and deadlines.

Job Education Requirements: Not Specified

Job Experience Requirements: Not Specified

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Job application procedure
Follow the link below to apply https://akilah-institute-for-women.breezy.hr/p/d2da64540ef8-information-systems-instructor-davis-college-rwanda/apply 

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