Lecturer/Senior Lecturer X 5 - Development Studies
Education & Teaching Jobs
- Midlands State University MSU
- Expires 26 Feb 2020
- Bulawayo
- Full Time
Job Description
Applications Are Invited From Suitably Qualified And Experienced Persons For The Following Full-Time Posts:
*NB: Midlands State University is an equal opportunities employer. In the interest of promoting gender parity, female candidates are encouraged to apply.
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 and Community engagement – the incumbent should participate in all Department, Faculty/School 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) Industrialisation –through commercialisation of products
Duties and Responsibilities
Department Of Development Studies
Post: Lecturer (2 Posts – Temporary Full Time Lecturer – Harare Campus).
Qualifications
• Degree in Development Studies or equivalent with at least a 2.1 pass.
• Masters’ Degree in Development Studies or equivalent (Merit or distinction).
• PhD in Development Studies or relevant field is an added advantage.
• A good track record in research and publication.
• Teaching experience in the higher education sector is an added advantage.
• A relevant qualification in Monitoring and Evaluation from a recognised institution is a must for Post B
Post A
Duties and responsibilities
The candidate must be capable of supervising students’ research work and should be able to teach at least three (3) of the following modules at undergraduate level:
• Economics of Development
• Developing Economies
• Research Methods for Development
• Financial Management for Development Practitioners
Post B
Duties and responsibilities
The candidate must be capable of supervising students’ research work and should be able to teach at least three (3) of the following modules at undergraduate level:
• Introduction to Gender Studies
• Project Management, Monitoring and Evaluation
• Children and Development
• Famines and Food Security
Post: Lecturer (3 Posts – Temporary Full Time Lecturer – Zvishavane Campus).
Qualifications
• Degree in Development Studies or equivalent with at least a 2.1 pass.
• Masters’ Degree in Development Studies or equivalent (Merit or distinction).
• A relevant qualification in Monitoring and Evaluation from a recognised institution is a must
• PhD in Development Studies or relevant field is an added advantage.
• A good track record in research and publication.
• Teaching experience in the higher education sector is an added advantage.
Duties and responsibilities
The candidate must be capable of supervising students’ research work and should be able to teach some of the following modules at both undergraduate level and post graduate level:
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o Economics of Development
o Project Management, Monitoring and Evaluation
o Research Methods for Development
o Development Accounting
o Introduction to Gender Studies
o Project Management, Monitoring and Evaluation
o Children and Development
o Famines and Food Security
Qualifications and Experience
Relevant Qualification
How to Apply
APPLICATIONS
Applicants must submit six sets of applications, 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
Midlands State University
P Bag 9055
Gweru
Closing date for applications is Wednesday, 26 February 2020. Note that only short- listed candidates will be communicated to.
