MIDLANDS STATE UNIVERSITY STAFF VACANCY RE-ADVERTISEMENT
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons for the following posts: Please note that the duties and responsibilities of a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor and Professor are grouped into 5 main categories which are: (a) Teaching – the incumbent is expected to teach or deliver lectures in accordance to the Department and or Faculty guidelines and standards. (b) University Service – the incumbent should participate in all Department, Faculty and University activities such as attending meetings, training workshops, conferences and seminars, among others. (c) Research – the incumbent is expected to engage in active research in his/her area of specialization which benefits both the students and the University. (d) Innovations – leading to tangible products and services. (e) Industrialization – through commercialization of products.
FACULTY OF EDUCATION Department of Science, Technology and Design Education Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor/Professor (1 Full Time Post) Gweru Campus
Duties and Responsibilities
The candidate must possess the following competencies: -Contribute to the fulfilment of the University’s mission by engaging in teaching, research, community engagement, innovation, and industrialization. -Provide academic leadership within the Department, taking the lead in initiating, guiding, and actively participating in both fundamental and applied research endeavours. -Ability to teach Agriculture modules at both undergraduate and post graduate levels. -Ability to supervise both undergraduate and postgraduate students’ research work, and assess students on Work Related Learning. -The successful candidate must demonstrate strong practical competence in Agriculture. -Should be hands-on and able to translate theory into practice through demonstrations, fieldwork, laboratory/greenhouse activities, production projects, and/or community-based agricultural initiatives. -Evidence of practical experience will be an added advantage (e.g. project reports, farm/enterprise involvement, or relevant certifications).
Please note that candidates who have previously applied for this position should not reapply.
NB: Midlands State University is an equal opportunities employer. In the interest of promoting gender parity, female candidates are encouraged to apply.
Qualifications and Experience
-Bachelor of Education degree in Agriculture or its equivalent with at least a 2.1 pass. -Master’s Degree in Agriculture Education or an equivalent qualification. -A recognised teaching qualification. -Teaching experience at University level is an added advantage. -PhD or proof of studying for a PhD in the relevant area is an added advantage.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit an application letter, certified copies of certificates, transcripts, national identification and Curriculum Vitae giving full personal particulars including full names, date of birth, qualifications, experience, present salary, date of availability, contact details, names and addresses of three referees addressed to the Deputy Registrar – Human Resource.
The application pack should be sent as a single merged pdf file to email address: [email protected]. The subject line should be labelled with the post being applied for.
Closing date for applications is 13 March 2026. Note that only short-listed candidates will be communicated to.
NB: Candidates who hold international qualifications are required to provide a ZIMCHE qualifications assessment report.
