Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons for the following post:
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 with 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 ARTS AND HUMANITIES
Centre for Communication Studies
2 Posts (Gweru Campus) 1 Post (Kwekwe Campus)
Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor/Professor
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Qualifications
· Masters of Arts Degree in Applied Linguistics or equivalent.
· PhD Degree in Applied Linguistics or equivalent will be an added advantage.
· First Degree in Applied Linguistics, English and Communication or equivalent with at least a 2.1 pass.
· A proven research record of relevant publications in national and international accredited journals
· Proven experience in presentation of research paper at national and international conferences
· Relevant teaching experience at Tertiary level.
Duties and Responsibilities
· The Candidates must be capable of teaching and promoting Basic and Extended Communication Skills that are fundamental to undergraduate students’ academic success.
· In addition, the candidate should facilitate proficiency and effective communication throughout University student learning.
*NB: Midlands State University is an equal opportunities employer. In the interest of promoting gender parity, female candidates are encouraged to apply.
HOW TO APPLY
Applicants must submit 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: academicrecruitment@staff.msu.ac.zw. The subject line should be labelled with the post being applied for.
Closing date for applications is Friday, 20 December 2024. Note that only short- listed candidates will be communicated to.