Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer/ Associate Professor/ Professor: Department Of Information Science And Records Management: Faculty Of Applied Social Sciences Manicaland Regional Campus. (1 Post)
Education & Teaching Jobs
- ZOU - Zimbabwe Open University
- Expires 06 Nov 2021
- Bulawayo
- Full Time
Job Description
The Zimbabwe Open University (ZOU) is the largest and comprehensive Open & Distance e- 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 position that has arisen in the Zimbabwe Open University.
Women candidates and the differently abled persons are encouraged to apply.
Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer/ Associate Professor/ Professor: Department Of Information Science And Records Management: Faculty Of Applied Social Sciences: Manicaland Regional Campus. (1 Post)
Duties and Responsibilities
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
• Leading in the development and launching of new programmes;
• Developing and producing of distance Teaching and Open Learning materials including writing modules;
• Developing, designing, outlining, reviewing or rebranding a minimum of one (1) programme per year;
• Able to conduct a minimum of two (2) tutorials per semester;
• Carrying out research and creative work;
• Promoting the University wide initiatives;
• Establishing partnerships with industry and local communities;
• Engaging in community service;
• Interfacing with other Faculties;
• Engaging in University service; and
• Carrying out any other duties as assigned by the Chairperson of the Department.
Qualifications and Experience
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• A minimum of either a Master of Science in Records and Archives Management or Master of Science in Library and Information Science.
• An Honours Degree in one of the following areas: -
A Bachelor of Science Honours in Records and Archives Management or Bachelor of
Science Honours in Library and Information Science with a 2.1 or Better Degree Class;
• Possession of a PhD in any of the areas stated above is an added advantage;
• A minimum of two (2) years teaching experience in an institution of Higher Learning is an added advantage;
• Knowledge of distance education would be an added advantage; and
• Computer literacy a must.
How to Apply
CANDIDATES WHO DO NOT MEET 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.
Applications should be received not later than 6 November 2021.
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 S. Machel/L. Takawira
Harare
