Hope Enterprise University College (HEUC) is a higher education institution in Ethiopia, which is housed on five hectares of a beautiful, green and clean campus conductive for teaching-learning process and having student and faculty friendly environment.  

Currently the university college is trying to recruit the right candidate who is befitting for the position of Director, Research and Community Service; accordingly, any interested professional who can meet the following criteria can apply for the position.   

Required number: 1

Duties and Responsibilities:

• formulate strategies and policies dictating research endeavors, publications, and community service-related tasks, and following approval ensure the dissemination of research results; 

• provide co-ordination and leadership to ensure the highest possible standards of research and original scholarly work so as to bring national and international recognition to the university college in short and long terms; 

• guide issues related to research and community outreach services and conduct training workshops on research methods and research writing and preparation of teaching materials; 

• prepare the code of ethics governing/safeguarding research and intellectual property rights; 

• specify priorities for research at the level of the university college; 

• set guidelines for the approval of staff research proposals in the UC; 

• plan and implement at least four regular research seminars and conferences in a semester, which among others may include multi-disciplinary research seminar and students’ research forum; 

• Plan and implement at least two consultancy and training programs per semester for a charge or grant on behalf of the university college. 

• Encourage the staff to publish in national and regional journals and ensure their recognition when they do publish. 

• Post reputable journals that our teaching staff may contribute articles to and hold seminars on popularizing these scholarly outlets. 

• ensure the appropriate academic standard of publications; 

• establish relationships with academic staff in similar local and international institutions which are engaged in research activities with an aim to exchanging experiences with one another; 

• encourage Academic Departments to engage in research activities and follow-up the progresses; 

• promote the publication of outstanding theses and dissertations; 

• prepare and submit to the Office of the President policy and strategy documents for the development of teaching/learning materials, including textbooks, references, etc.; and 

• advise the President on all matters pertaining to research, publications, and community services; 

• teach at least two courses at the graduate school per semester and take a minimum of five master’s thesis for advice per year. 

• Offer colloquia to the faculty and interested students on topics of interest. 

• Be in charge of all matters that pertain to community service. 

• Plan and host at least two community events per semester and report about such activities. 

• Write quarterly and annual reports on happenings within the office. 

• Based on the guidelines of the charter, loo for research grants on behalf of the university college and align qualified staff to do the work with approval by the President. 

• Plan and submit project proposals for funding, administer research funds/grants as efficiently and effectively as possible. 

• Propose the development of market-driven products and services in the area of research and community service; 

• Perform all other duties assigned to him/her by the immediate supervisor. 

• Upholds to the values, vision and mission of Hope Enterprises and Hope University College and ensures the advancement of the same at the university college 

Job Requirements:

• Education: MA in Education, Educational Management, Educational Leadership or in a related field of study from a recognized university  

• Experience: 5 years and above of relevant work experience as a research and community service director in Higher Education Institutes (HEIs).  

How to Apply:

Submit your application and CV along with supporting documents via email to r@heuc.edu.et. For further information, contact Tel: +251974176600.  

Job Requirements MA in Education, Educational Management, Educational Leadership, or in a related field of study from a recognized university with relevant work experience as a research and community service director in Higher Education Institutes (HEIs).   How to Apply Submit your application and CV along with supporting documents via email to r@heuc.edu.et. For further information, contact Tel: +251974176600.