The Royal Thimphu College announces the recruitment for faculty in various subjects for the Fall Semester, starting in July 2024. We invite interested and highly motivated professionals (both Bhutanese and foreign nationals) to submit applications for the following faculty positions on full-time or part-time basis:
| Sl. No | Subject Area | Minimum Qualification required | Specialisations/Interest | No. of positions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sports and Health Sciences |
Masters in Sports and Exercise Science/ Masters in Physical Education/ any other related degree in the field of Sports and Physical Education |
Candidates should possess relevant theoretical and practical knowledge of teaching courses on specific sports and exercise science. They must have experienced in Teaching Games for Understanding (TGfU) approaches | 3 (Full-Time) |
| 2 | Anthropology |
MA in Anthropology |
Candidates with social or cultural anthropology, and research experience in Bhutan or the Himalayas preferred. | 1 (Part-Time) |
| 3 | Communication Arts & Creative Media |
Masters in Mass Communication/Electronic Media/ Visual Communication/ Visual arts & Design. |
Candidates with field and/or teaching experience related to Graphic Design, Layout for print and web would be preferred | 1 (Full-Time) |
| 4 |
Masters in Mass Communication/Electronic Media/ Visual Communication or any related field of study |
Candidates with field and or teaching experience related to theories of Mass Communication & Journalism would be preferred | 2 (Full-Time) | |
| 5 |
Masters in Mass Communication/Electronic Media/ Visual Communication/ Filmmaking & Production |
Candidates with field and/or teaching experience related to Filmmaking & Film production ( Fiction & Non- Fiction) would be preferred | 1 (Part-Time) | |
| 6 | Environment/ Forestry/Climate/ Hydrology |
Masters in Environmental Management/ Environment Science / Forestry/ Climate change /Hydrology/ Or any other relevant Master’s degree with a research background |
Candidates with relevant field/ teaching /research experiences related to Environment, Forestry, Climate Science and/or Hydrology would be preferred | 1 (Full-time) |
| 7 | Population studies |
Masters in Population Studies Or any other relevant master’s degree with a research background |
Candidates with experience of working with research related to Population Studies would be preferred | 1 (Part-time) |
| 8 | English Literature |
Masters in English Literature |
Candidates with experience in teaching English literature to undergraduate students would be preferred | 2 (Part-time) |
| 9 | Creative Writing and Language |
Masters in English Language/ Creative Writing |
Candidates with experience in teaching creative writing (fiction and nonfiction)/ prose writing/ language to undergraduate students would be preferred | 3 (Full-Time) |
| 10 | Nursing and Midwifery |
M.Sc. in Adult Nursing or min. B.Sc. Nursing with equivalent/relevant clinical experience of min. of 3 yrs |
Candidates should be registered with the Medical Council of Bhutan and hold a valid registration or be eligible for registration and those with a minimum of 2 years teaching/ clinical experience will be preferred | 2 (Full-Time) |
| 11 | Nursing and Midwifery |
MBBS with 1-2 of relevant clinical experience |
1 (Part-Time) | |
| 12 | Statistics/ Quantitative Analysis |
MSc in Mathematics/ Statistics/ Any other related discipline. |
Candidates with field and/or teaching experience related to Statistics/ Quantitative Analysis would be preferred | 1 (Part-Time) |
| 13 | General Skills (taught across Programmes) |
Masters in relevant field of study |
Candidates with field and/or teaching experience related to general skills based modules like Analytical skills will be preferred | 1 (Part-Time) |
Applications with complete CV and relevant transcripts/certificates should be submitted online via the link (https://gateway.rtc.bt/ApplicantIntake.aspx?faculty) OR email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by 5 PM on 20th May 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. For any assistance with the online system, please contact us at 351801 (Ext. 161/147/118) or email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
The application should include the following:
- A covering letter clearly indicating your teaching interest.
- A Curriculum Vitae / Resume that contains contact details (such as address, e-mail, phone/mobile numbers), education qualification, employment history, research and publication, and other relevant information
- Photocopies of Class XII, undergraduate and postgraduate degree certificates and mark sheets
- Copy of Identity card/citizenship card/ passport
- Two reference letters including at least one from your former employer or academic mentor. In case these are not available, the names and contact details of at least two referees who can be contacted should be provided
Terms and Conditions:
1. The College has categorization of faculty (ranging from Associate Lecturer to Professor) depending on qualification and teaching experience.
2. The salary package for full time faculty will range from Nu 40,000 to 75,000 per month, commensurate with qualification, experience and the teaching workload assigned. Appropriate remuneration will be made for Part time teaching engagement. The College will also provide a framework for faculty to carry out consulting work and conduct research. Appropriate remuneration will be made for part-time teaching engagement.
3. Limited numbers of houses are available on campus. Housing preference will be given to the expatriates.
4. All other terms and conditions will all be as per the RTC Service Manual and the contract agreement that will be signed after the selection.