Graduate Teaching Assistant: Faculty Of Agriculture (3 Posts)
Agriculture, Farming Jobs
- ZOU - Zimbabwe Open University
- Expires 14 Aug 2022
- Bulawayo
- Full Time
Job Description
The Zimbabwe Open University (ZOU) is the largest and comprehensive Open & Distance Electronic Learning (ODeL) University in Zimbabwe that offers lifelong learning in an affordable and flexible manner.
Suitably qualified, experienced and motivated candidates are invited to apply for the following vacant positions that have arisen at the Zimbabwe Open University.
WOMEN CANDIDATES AND THE DIFFERENTLY ABLED PERSONS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
Graduate Teaching Assistant: Faculty Of Agriculture (3 Posts)
Duties and Responsibilities
Main Responsibilities
1. Assisting in teaching/tutoring, contribution to knowledge through research-oriented activities such as consultancy, advisory work, commissioned research and any other similar activities.
2. Assist in the development of programmes and the production of Open and Distance e-Learning (ODeL) materials.
3. Register for an MPhil/DPhil in the relevant field
4. Research, Scholarship and Creative Work in the Faculty and;
5. Writing, revising and reviewing modules
6. University Service; and
7. Carrying out any other duties as assigned by the Chairperson of the Department
Qualifications and Experience
Qualifications and Experience
POST A (NATIONAL CENTRE)
1. Possession of a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science (2.1) and/or Master of Science in Animal Science or related disciplines;
2. Knowledge of distance education would be an added advantage;
3. Computer Literacy a must.
POST B (MIDLANDS REGIONAL CAMPUS)
1. Possession of a Bachelor of Science in Horticulture (2.1) and/or Master of Science in Crop/Horticulture Science or related disciplines;
2. Knowledge of distance education would be an added advantage;
3. Computer Literacy a must.
POST C (MANICALAND REGIONAL CAMPUS)
1. Possession of a Bachelor of Science Irrigation (2.1) and/or Master of Science in Irrigation/Agronomy or related disciplines;
2. Knowledge of distance education would be an added advantage;
3. Computer Literacy a must.
How to Apply
CANDIDATES WHO DO NOT HAVE THE STIPULATED REQUIREMENTS NEED NOT APPLY.
Interested and qualified persons should submit their applications consisting of the following documents: application letter, certified educational and professional certificates as well as transcripts and curriculum vitae with contact details (telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) of at least three (3) referees as follows;
EITHER
• in PDF format as a single document to: recruitment@zou.ac.zw
OR
• as hard copies which consist of ten (10) sets of each of the above listed documents. All envelopes should clearly indicate the post being applied for.
NB PLEASE NOTE THAT, POSTS 1, 2 & 3 ARE A RE-ADVERTISEMENT. THOSE WHO APPLIED PREVIOUSLY NEED NOT RE-APPLY AS THEY SHALL BE CONSIDERED. HOWEVER, THEY CAN UPDATE THEIR APPLICATIONS IF THEY SO WISH.
Applications should be received not later than 14 August 2022.
Applications should be addressed to:
The Director, Human Resources
Zimbabwe Open University
P O Box MP 1119
Mount Pleasant
Harare
OR
Hand delivered to
3rd Floor
Corner House
Cnr. Machel Ave and L. Takawira St.
Harare
